B Lab France
Maylis Brandou is a seasoned professional specializing in environmental and social transition consulting with AIR coop since June 2022, focusing on corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies and B Corp certification. Concurrently, Maylis serves as a trainer for the B Leaders program at B Lab France, facilitating the development of tools for B Corp certification and governance. With a strong academic background, including advanced degrees from prestigious institutions like The London School of Economics and Sciences Po, Maylis has held various leadership roles, including Deputy Director at Institut Montaigne, where contributions involved organizational growth and digital strategy. Previous experience also encompasses strategic development at Equanity Build Solidarity and teaching roles at Université Savoie Mont Blanc, with a focus on philanthropy and B Corp methodologies.
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.