What is B-Corp?

We live in a world where the business mind is not only focused on the financial. There are so many other elements to consider, which is where B-Corp comes into play. Best described as a global movement of people using business as a force for good, the dream is that success will not only be determined by financial performance, but also by the positive impact a company creates for its stakeholders. It’s all about meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability, thus balancing profit and purpose. This dream is shared globally with other Certified B Corporations, who are united in community. There are currently over 3,300 corporations who share this mantra including esteemed brands such as  Triodos Bank, Ben & Jerry’s, Kickstarter and The Body Shop. 

How do I become B-Corp certified?
All this makes perfect sense, but how do I obtain such a status? All for-profit companies are eligible for B Corporation Certification. It requires a complete holistic self-assessment that evaluates the positive impact on the company’s governance, workers, communities, environment and customers. Companies are allocated points across these various sectors, with a necessary 80 points required for certification. Once this threshold is reached, the company submits the assessment for review. In turn, B-Lab’s team will perform an in-depth analysis of the company’s assessment through desk research (supported by documents & data), review calls and/or on-site reviews (for larger companies). If the company successfully passes and still meets the 80-point threshold, certification is awarded.
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Interview Martijn Bos

Interview Martijn Bos

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Who’s on board?

Tim Hufermann

Tim Hufermann

Jules Prick

Jules Prick

Jordi Ber

Jordi Ber

Jaap van Oord

Jaap van Oord

Frédéric Leja

Frédéric Leja

Christine Sintermann

Christine Sintermann

Boris Ramuz

Boris Ramuz

Martijn Bos

Martijn Bos

Sabrina Jaap

Sabrina Jaap

Edmondo Boscoscuro

Edmondo Boscoscuro