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About Us
B Lab™ exists to transform the global economy to benefit people and the planet. Discover how we’re redefining the role of business.
We create standards, policies, tools, and programs that shift the behavior, culture, and structure of capitalism, and mobilizes collective action to address society’s most critical challenges.
A shared effort toward economic systems change
Imagine a world where stakeholders — not just shareholders — are valued and prioritized. At B Lab™, we believe this world is possible.
We began in 2006 with the idea that a different kind of economy was not only possible—it was necessary.
Across societies and sectors, we are putting in a shared effort toward economic systems change. Grounded in the belief that the economy should benefit people and the planet.
We’re a nonprofit network existing to transform the global economy to benefit people and the planet.
By harnessing the power of business, B Lab helps companies balance profit with purpose. Our global movement works hard to benefit people and the planet.
B Lab is a nonprofit network transforming the economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. We create standards, policies, tools, and programs for better business.
The role of business is redefined so that all businesses are a force for good — and play a leading role in positively impacting and transforming the global economy toward a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative system.
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The global B Corp movement by numbers
By harnessing the power of business, B Lab™ aims to positively impact companies around the world, helping them balance profit with purpose. Together, we are shifting our global economy from a system that profits few to one that aims to benefit all.
Get to know the people, stories, and moments that defined our global movement and impact in our 2024 annual report.
The B Global Network and B Lab Benelux
B Lab Benelux is part of the B Global Network: a unified group of global, regional, and national organisations across six continents ensuring alignment on shared objectives and outcomes to help drive economic systems change. As part of this international network, our purpose is to empower businesses in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg towards an inclusive, regenerative and equitable way of doing business.
Driving change in the Benelux
Our activities inspire change across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
Certify and engage business
Help businesses (B Corps and non-B Corps) improve their social and environmental impact with our standards, tools and programs.
Foster the Benelux B Corp community
Unite 500+ companies and foster collective action and impact improvement.
Broadcast working to benefit people and the planet.
Share impact stories that inspire purpose-driven initiatives, run public awareness campaigns, and advocate for systemic transformation.
Advocate for progressive legislation
Partner with allies to drive policy change at national and EU level.
Provide training and programs
Equip B Corps and non B Corps with insights, trainings and tools to build an economy where purpose and profit go hand in hand.
Foster collaborations
Strengthen impact through partnerships and collective action.
How B Lab Benelux aims for change across the region
Our strategy is rooted in B Lab’s global Theory of Change, aiming to redefine the role of business when it comes to working to benefit people and the planet. This change requires:
Our core purpose is to transform the global economy to benefit people and the planet. With our network we aim to catalyze economic systems change to support our collective vision of an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.
Explore how we contribute to transforming the global economic system.
The importance of joining forces: our partners
Collaboration accelerates the B Corp movement. Our partners share our vision of change and amplify our reach across the Benelux region. Meet our partners:
