Do B Companies’ boards of directors have their own characteristics?
By definition, B Corps have a three-dimensional DNA, being concerned not only with economic results, but also with social and environmental matters. Traditional boards of directors assume a fiduciary duty that is related with loyalty and care: loyalty, by treating every shareholder in equal conditions; and care, by safeguarding their economic interests. Therefore, the success of a traditional company is measured by the economic value provided its shareholders or owners.
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