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Certification Basics

98 resources

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Getting Started

42 resources

Small-to-Medium Enterprise

7 resources

Large or Multinational

5 resources

Foundation Requirements

15 resources

Recertification

8 resources

B Corp Case Studies

4 resources

Leverage Your Certification

4 resources

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B Locals

0 resources

Networks

0 resources

For New B Corps

3 resources

Alternative Ownership

8 resources

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Impact Topics

86 resources

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Climate Action

23 resources

We see acting on the climate crisis as a business necessity. Companies can take steps to contribute towards limiting global warming to 1.5℃ by 2050.

B Corps meet these goals by identifying key areas within their operations and value chains to improve, and using a climate action plan to track progress.

Purpose & Stakeholder Governance

7 resources

Operating with a clear and meaningful purpose promotes positive social and environmental impact, and considers the interests of all stakeholders—not just shareholders.

Companies can use frameworks to ensure stakeholders—including workers, customers, suppliers, the environment, local communities, and investors—are represented fairly in decision-making.

JEDI

21 resources

Companies can intentionally create more equitable workplaces by taking actions like inclusive hiring practices, meeting accessibility standards, and promoting diversity among suppliers.

B Corps listen closely to their people and encourage feedback, then use what they learn to create plans that better align with JEDI principles — boosting innovation, satisfaction, and trust in their business.

Environmental Stewardship & Circularity

7 resources

Companies can take responsibility for understanding their environmental impact and taking action to address negative impacts, thereby contributing to an economy that preserves our natural resources.

B Corps meet these goals by reducing waste, using sustainable resources, and prioritizing responsible procurement practices. By understanding and managing their impact, companies can identify concrete areas for improvement and take more targeted, meaningful action.

Fair Work

6 resources

Companies can build a workplace culture that values, empowers, and listens to employees—because when workers thrive, companies do too.

B Corps meet these goals by providing good-quality jobs and formal frameworks that encourage feedback from workers on decisions that affect them. This helps build an engaged and satisfied workforce that contributes meaningfully to the company’s purpose and a more equitable economy.

Human Rights

4 resources

Companies can treat people with dignity and respect human rights, taking care to reduce any harm caused by their operations.

B Corps take due diligence seriously and stay aware of the potential negative impacts their businesses could have. They are mindful of how their business impacts people — not just employees — and this responsibility is embedded in their culture and ways of working, including a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Government Affairs & Collective Action

13 resources

Companies can collaborate with others in their communities to amplify social and environmental impacts in ways that would be impossible to achieve alone.

By joining forces, B Corps combine expertise and resources to increase the impact and credibility of their actions. Contributing through collective action and responsible lobbying helps companies act beyond their own interests and push for systemic change and a fairer economic system.

Benefit Corporation

7 resources

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Certification Basics

98 total resources

Learn how to become a B Corp, how the B Impact Assessment works, and how to recertify.

Getting Started
Small-to-Medium Enterprise
Large or Multinational
Foundation Requirements
Recertification
B Corp Case Studies

Leverage Your Certification

4 total resources

Make the most of your certification status. and engage with other B Corps. Join a B Corp network, the B Hive, and more!

B Locals
Networks
For New B Corps

Alternative Ownership

8 total resources

Discover business structures that prioritize the needs and well-being of stakeholders beyond traditional shareholders.

Impact Topics

86 total resources

Are you using the B Impact Assessment to certify as a B Corp? Or do you simply want to learn best practices to improve your company’s impact? Start your journey here.

Foundation Requirements
Climate Action
Purpose & Stakeholder Governance
JEDI
Environmental Stewardship & Circularity
Fair Work
Human Rights
Government Affairs & Collective Action

Benefit Corporation

7 total resources

Although both were created by B Lab, there’s a difference between a Certified B Corporation and the benefit corporation legal status. Benefit corp status protects your company’s mission, longterm.