Requirements for B™ Company Certification
B Corporation Certification is based on a global framework that measures the positive impact of companies on society, the environment and governance. The standards are designed to guide companies towards responsible and sustainable performance, ensuring that their impact is real and lasting.
Fundamental Requirements
The first step on the road to certification is to meet the Fundamental Requirements. This ensures that the company is eligible and suitable to start the process.
Eligibility
Verify if your company operates in an industry labeled as a controversial within the B Lab Standards™ or if it engages in practices that could be in conflict with our Theory of Change.
Legal Requirements
Adopt a legal structure that ensures your company's accountability to all its stakeholders (stakeholders), protecting its mission in the long term.
Risk Profile
Transparently assess whether your company's operation presents potential risks related to human rights or environmental impact.
Requirements by Impact Topic
The new B Lab Standards require companies to take meaningful action in key areas of social, environmental and governance impact. By meeting these expectations, companies can demonstrate leadership in responsible business practices and impact management.
Government Affairs and Collective Action
The company leads efforts to foster solutions that drive an equitable, inclusive and fair economy.
Stakeholder Governance and Purpose
The company acts according to a defined purpose and integrates stakeholder governance in decision making.
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The company promotes inclusive and diverse workplaces and contributes to fair and equitable communities.
Human Rights
The company treats people with dignity and respects their fundamental rights.
Climate Action
The company implements concrete actions to address the climate crisis and its impacts.
Circularity and Environmental Management
The company demonstrates environmental responsibility and contributes to the circular economy in its operations and value chain.
Scope of Certification
Each company has a unique path to certification, with requirements tailored to its size, sector and industry. In addition, there is an equity mechanism to ensure that standards are applied fairly globally, taking into account geographical differences and political contexts.
A reliable framework for ongoing engagement
B-Company Certification is not a one-time event, but a journey of continuous improvement. Its international prestige is based on a rigorous and independent verification process, aligned with ISO 17021-1 standards, which guarantees maximum credibility and transparency at every stage.
By becoming certified, you take on the challenge of raising your accountability standards on an ongoing basis. During the certification cycle, your company is expected to progressively increase its positive impact, with follow-up milestones and audits at Years 0, 3 and 5 that ensure your purpose remains aligned with the most pressing global challenges.
Support resources
To accompany you on your path to certification, we have tools designed to provide you with clarity, autonomy and depth at every stage of the process:
Our free self-study training space. Access courses and materials designed to deepen your B-Movement and strengthen your company's impact management before you start.
Certification Tookit
Find detailed step-by-step guides, standards and additional resources to navigate the process successfully.
A specialized repository with answers to frequently asked questions and technical articles that will help you solve specific doubts in an agile way.
Risk Tool
Step-by-step support to complete the risk assessment according to your company's context.
Are you looking for strategic advice on how to measure and manage your impact?
Connect with the official network of B. Business Consultants.
Independent professionals trained by Sistema B™ in the B Lab™ Standards V2, ready to lead the transformation of your business and guide you on your path to B Corporation™ Certification.
