The Government Affairs and Collective Action Impact Topic in the new standards for B Corp Certification includes requirements for responsible lobbying. One framework for a responsible and transparent approach to lobbying is the Erb Principles for Corporate Political Responsibility (CPR), which were developed by business leaders, stakeholder groups, and experts from across the political spectrum. The Erb Principles for CPR are designed to help companies manage when and how they should use their political influence as they face new expectations from employees, investors, lawmakers, and other stakeholders. With frameworks like the Principles for Corporate Political Responsibility, B Corps can advocate for an economy that works for all people while also practicing transparency and accountability.
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