B Lab France
Fernanda Torres is currently part of the Certification Team at B Lab France, beginning September 2023, where involvement focuses on certifying businesses as B Corps to foster a new approach to corporate responsibility. Prior to this role, Fernanda worked in the Sustainability & Business Development Team at House of Sustainability from April to August 2023, supporting the Luxembourgish business community in addressing sustainability challenges and opportunities. Additionally, experience includes a position in the CSR & Business Development Team at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce from November 2021 to March 2022, where significant contributions were made to implement the Luxembourg Sustainable Business Principles. Fernanda's educational background includes ongoing pursuit of a Master's in Sustainable Development at ESI GREEN & SOCIAL BUSINESS SCHOOL, alongside a Bachelor's in Management from IAE Metz School of Management and studies in International Business Administration and Economics-Management from Cologne University of Applied Sciences and Nancy University, respectively.
B Lab France
Created in 2006 and present in more than 60 countries, the B Corp movement brings together a community of more than 3000 companies as well as experts and supporters from civil society. This movement seeks to transform the economy by demonstrating that it is possible for a company to make a positive contribution to society and the environment (one of B Corp's slogans is "using business as a force for good"). It also tries to demonstrate, through the achievements of the B Corp community, that it is possible to reconcile the profit motive (for profit) and the collective interest (for purpose). Almost 100 companies are currently certified B Corp in France. They come from the entire economic fabric (ESS, SCOP, TPE, PME, ETI, CAC 40 and French subsidiaries of foreign groups). This community, which has been present in France since 2015, is very active and expanding.