B Corp Certification
B Lab
B Corp certifies companies for social and environmental responsibility.
The B Corp Certification costs $1,000 USD, takes approximately 26 weeks, and requires around 200 hours of study. Over 11,000+ organizations have earned this certification worldwide. Renewal costs $1,000 USD every 36 months.
Key Strengths
- Globally recognized standard across 104 countries and 163 industries
- Rigorous third-party verification and independent auditing process
- Comprehensive assessment covering workers, community, environment, and governance
- Access to a powerful global community and movement of 10,000+ certified companies
- Strong brand credibility with consumers, investors, and talent
- Drives continuous improvement with recertification every three years
Ideal For
B Corp Certification is best suited for mission-driven businesses of any size that want to formally demonstrate their commitment to social and environmental responsibility. It is particularly valuable for companies seeking to differentiate themselves in competitive markets, attract values-aligned talent and investors, and join a global community of purpose-driven businesses across all industries.
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- B Impact Assessment
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English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
2006
11K+
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