B Corp certification is awarded by B Lab, a nonprofit organization, to companies that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance. Unlike certifications that focus on specific products, B Corp evaluates the entire company's impact.
To become a Certified B Corporation, companies must:
- Score at least 80 points on the B Impact Assessment
- Meet legal requirements to consider stakeholders in decisions
- Pass a risk review and verification process
- Recertify every three years
The B Impact Assessment evaluates five areas:
- Governance: Ethics, transparency, mission alignment
- Workers: Compensation, benefits, training, ownership
- Community: Diversity, economic impact, civic engagement
- Environment: Environmental management, resource use, emissions
- Customers: Customer stewardship and social impact
For conscious consumers, B Corp certification indicates a company is committed to balancing profit with purpose across all aspects of their business.