B Lab

Overview

Products and services

• B Corp Certification
• B Impact Assessment tool
• ESG impact reporting standards
• Stakeholder governance legal requirements
• B Corp global directory
• Sustainability performance benchmarking

Business problems addressed

• Difficulty in measuring social and environmental impact
• Lack of standardized sustainability benchmarks
• Need for formal legal accountability to stakeholders
• Challenges in corporate sustainability reporting
• Complexity in verifying ethical supply chain claims

Key benefits and capabilities

• Rigorous social and environmental performance audits
• Standardized B Impact Assessment platform
• Public transparency through online company profiles
• Legal requirement for stakeholder-focused governance
• Global network of certified sustainable businesses
• Evidence-based impact improvement resources

Frequently asked questions

What is B Corp certification?

B Corp certification is a designation that a company meets high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices.

Does my business need to be a certain size to apply?

B Lab accepts applications from for-profit companies of any size or industry provided they have been operating for at least 12 months.

How long does the certification process take?

The timeline varies based on the company's size and complexity, but it typically involves an assessment, document verification, and a review process that can take several months.