B Lab Stories Episode 2: Speco on Fair Work and Green Solutions

In the second episode of our B Lab Stories series, featuring Benjamin Chua, Founder & CEO of Speco, for an honest and thoughtful conversation about building a company rooted in both social impact and sustainable innovation.

Benjamin reflects on Speco’s early beginnings and how the company was first shaped by a desire to create meaningful employment opportunities. What started as an effort to empower people through work gradually evolved into a larger mission one that considers the well-being of people, communities and the wider ecosystem.

Throughout the episode, Benjamin shares practical insights into Fair Work practices and the importance of creating inclusive workplaces through JEDI principles. He also speaks candidly about the realities of navigating changing expectations within the B Corp movement, and how businesses today are increasingly challenged to stay accountable, adaptable and purpose-driven.

The conversation also explores Speco’s B Corporation journey, from first becoming certified in 2020 to successfully recertifying in 2023. Benjamin shares reflections on what the process taught him as a leader, and why impact should never be treated as a one-time achievement, but rather an ongoing commitment.

More than just a conversation about certification, this episode is a grounded reflection on the everyday decisions, challenges and responsibilities that come with building a business centred around people and purpose.

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