Innovazione “for benefit”. Un’analisi di sfondo dell’esperienza italiana

Innovation “for benefit”. A background analysis of the Italian experience

The term B Corp, or Benefit Corporation, refers to a type of business or-
ganisation that is committed to pursuing a positive social and environmen-
tal impact alongside financial profit, while promoting social responsibility

and transparency. Such companies promote equity, environmental protec-
tion, and support of local communities for sustainable development.

The research presented concerns a background analysis of the phenomenon

from a corporate welfare perspective. The aim is to understand the charac-
teristics and opportunities offered by benefit societies in the Italian context.

In detail, the vectors examined regard the impact of this new form of enter-
prise on the social, economic, and territorial system and its possible appli-
cations in field of social sciences.