B Lab’s New Standards: Foundation Requirements Blog Post

“In a company’s certification journey, its first step is meeting the Foundation Requirements. This sequencing ensures companies are meeting fundamental eligibility requirements before they progress to the Impact Topic requirements.”

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The Foundation Requirements lay the groundwork for what it means to be a Certified B Corp. As the first step in the certification journey, they ensure companies meet key eligibility and accountability criteria before diving into the Impact Topics. As Grace Son, Senior Standards Manager, explains, these requirements serve as a vital checkpoint at the start of every company’s certification journey—ensuring that every prospective B Corp aligns with the movement’s core values of transparency, accountability, and stakeholder governance.

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Grace Son, Senior Manager, Standards

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Certification Basics, Foundation Requirements, Impact Topics
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