As awareness of environmental issues and social justice grows, businesses are increasingly scrutinized not only for their financial performance but also for their social and environmental impacts. Amid this shift, a new breed of company has emerged: Certified B Corporations, or B Corps.

In the face of escalating environmental crises, the traditional frameworks of environmental governance often prove inadequate for addressing the complex interdependencies within ecosystems. Climate change, pollution, deforestation, and the loss of biodiversity challenge the very foundations of human existence and the natural world.

The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface, yet they remain one of the least governed environments on the planet. The high seas, which lie beyond national jurisdiction, account for about two-thirds of the ocean's area and are rich in biodiversity and resources.