What is a B Corp?
Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are companies verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Discover what it means to be a B Corp and how these businesses are transforming the global economy.

B Corps are companies that:
To become a B Corp, a company must meet these three fundamental requirements, demonstrating a commitment to social and environmental impact, legal accountability, and transparency.
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Meet high standards of social and environmental performance
B Corps complete the B Impact Assessment—a digital tool that measures positive impact across governance, customers, workers, community, and the environment—and achieve a verified score of 80+ points.
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Legally commit to stakeholder governance
B Corps amend their legal structure to consider the impact of decisions on all stakeholders—not just shareholders.
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Embrace transparency
B Corps make their impact public by publishing their public profile on the Global B Corp Directory, including company’s score on the 5 impact topics.
Read our article: What B Corp Certification is—and what it’s not
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B Corp is more than a certification
B Corp Certification goes beyond a single product or service—it evaluates a company’s entire operations and business model. It reflects a commitment to accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement, rooted in a global movement using business as a force for good.
The B Impact Assessment (BIA)
Used by more than 216,000 businesses, the BIA is a free and confidential online tool that helps businesses measure, manage, and improve their positive impact across governance, workers, community, environment, and customers. Achieving a minimum score of 80 points is the first step towards B Corp Certification.

Learn how to become a certified B Corp
Looking to join the movement of people using business as a force for good? Visit our “How to certify as a B Corp?” webpage and dive into more detail about the process.
