Скачать или смотреть 295. Canopy: Scott Koloms on the Future of Social Impact in Business

In this episode, Evan Knowles sits down with Scott Koloms, the founder of Canopy Kentucky, to discuss the importance of businesses embracing social responsibility. The conversation covers the role of businesses in improving employee welfare, community development, and environmental preservation. Scott shares insights on how Canopy Kentucky is bringing B Corp certification to the state to promote social enterprise and stakeholder capitalism. They delve into the origins of Canopy, the benefits of being a responsible business, and how to integrate social impact into business operations. The episode highlights the growth of Scott's janitorial service, FMS, into a socially responsible enterprise and discusses the process and significance of Canopy certification.

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00:00 Introduction to Business Responsibility
00:51 Welcome to Middle Tech Podcast
00:57 Introducing Canopy Kentucky
02:26 Sponsor Messages
04:13 Interview with Scott from Canopy
05:04 Scott's Background and FMS Journey
06:43 Growth and Social Enterprise
08:45 Core Values and Leadership Retreat
10:48 Sustaining Company Culture
17:06 Canopy and B Corp Certification
23:16 Canopy Certification Process
26:20 Social Impact and Business Profitability
38:52 Future of Canopy in Kentucky
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