Creating Equity and Social Justice Must Be Intentional, Methodical, and Continuous

I am so excited to share with you the conversation I had with Rob Michalak, who has done some incredible things and works for a company that I love, Ben & Jerry’s. Rob is the Social Mission Special Projects Director there, and the core of his role is to ensure that their products and missions can thrive together. In our conversation, we talked about internal and external accountability, and how Ben & Jerry’s works to create equity and justice through the entire supply chain, from farmers to customers, and putting their values into action.
Topics in this episode

Tension between the social interest of the company and the economic purpose of the company

Looking at why Ben & Jerry’s is more expensive than other brands - from value and quality interests

Creating brand loyalty with customers, as well as within the supply chain

Living the values within the company that you wish to see externally

Having confidence in the company’s core values, even when they come into question

Creating an independent board of directors, made up of activists

Results-based accountability

What’s the best we can do today? And how can we raise the bar tomorrow?

Connect

Ben & Jerry’s Website

LinkedIn

Other recent conversations we really enjoyed:

Elevating Business Resource Groups into Business Practices

Our Environment, Community, and Businesses All Impact Social Change

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I am so excited to share with you the conversation I had with Rob Michalak, who has done some incredible things and works for a company that I love, Ben & Jerry’s. Rob is the Social Mission Special Projects Director there, and the core of his role is to ensure that their products and missions can thrive together. In our conversation, we talked about internal and external accountability, and how Ben & Jerry’s works to create equity and justice through the entire supply chain, from farmers to customers, and putting their values into action.

Topics in this episode

Tension between the social interest of the company and the economic purpose of the company
Looking at why Ben & Jerry’s is more expensive than other brands - from value and quality interests
Creating brand loyalty with customers, as well as within the supply chain
Living the values within the company that you wish to see externally
Having confidence in the company’s core values, even when they come into question
Creating an independent board of directors, made up of activists
Results-based accountability
What’s the best we can do today? And how can we raise the bar tomorrow?

Connect

Ben & Jerry’s Website
LinkedIn

Other recent conversations we really enjoyed:

Elevating Business Resource Groups into Business Practices
Our Environment, Community, and Businesses All Impact Social Change

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices