Transforming the economy to benefit people, communities and the planet.

B Lab Benelux is a non-profit organisation to advance the B Corp movement in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are companies verified by B Lab™ to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. The “B” in “B Corp” stands for “Benefit”—for people and the planet, not just shareholders.

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Unifying Goal

B Lab exists to transform the global economy to benefit people and the planet

B Lab is the global organization behind B Corp Certificiation. We create standards, policies, tools, and programs to shift the behavior and mobilize action within businesses and certify those that lead the way as B Corps.

Our programs and tools help B Corps and non-B Corps plan for a resilient future to understand and improve their social and environmental footprint.

B Lab Benelux: Transforming business, changing the world

Over 10.000 companies, one movement

From accounting firms to sustainable fashion pioneers, over 600 Certified B Corps in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg are part of a global movement working to benefit people and the planet. They’re part of a global community of over 10,000 companies in 100+ countries, showing that better business is possible.

B Lab Benelux: Over 9.000 companies, one movement

Latest news and stories

Explore the latest updates, stories, and milestones from B Lab and the B Corp community. See how policy work pushes for meaningful change, and stay connected with what’s happening–from inspiring business transformations to groundbreaking collaborations.

Equal Work, Equal Pay? How the Netherlands is Falling Behind

18/09/2025
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Today is Equal Pay Day. The Netherlands dropped 15 places in the Global Gender Gap Index, landing at #43. The pay gap is far from closed. Read how new EU legislation and updated B Corp standards are raising the bar on pay transparency and equity, and how purpose-driven businesses are already leading the way.

Certified B Corporations

Certified B Corporations, are companies verified as meeting standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Together, we’re redefining success in business and make purpose and profit go hand in hand.

We’ll help you meet verified standards for social and environmental business practices

Your first step starts today.

No matter where you are in your impact journey, we’re here to help you meet verified standards for social and environmental business practices.

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