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Have you heard? There’s a growing global movement to use business as a force for good, and over 8,000 companies are leading the way. These Certified B Corps meet high standards for social and environmental impact, set and verified by B Lab. Every year during March, our community joins together to celebrate everything it means to be a B Corp. In 2024, we’re showing the world how we are always growing our impact. Because B Corp certification isn’t a destination, it’s an invitation to join the journey to better business. And we want to bring as many people along for the ride as we can. Will you join us?

Africa
Asia
Australia & New Zealand
Europe
Latin America & the Caribbean
UK
U.S. & Canada

UPCOMING EVENTS

B Corps prioritize our planet

This Just In

The spirit of continuous improvement is at the heart of the B Corp movement

B Corps are not claiming to be perfect companies, but instead, those willing to measure their impacts, identify opportunities to improve, and implement changes to drive change over time. Learn how the draft standards will raise the bar this B Corp Month.

Joanna Dai: "I always believed in the power of brands to influence change"

Marie Claire UK sat down with a B Corp brand founder to talk about building businesses that are a genuine force for good. Dai shared her top tips for launching your own B Corp brand, sticking to your guns, and never giving up.

How B Corps Can Build on Success with Employee Ownership

Transitioning to an employee-owned model is one way Certified B Corporations create purpose-driven companies that value their employees and use their sphere of influence to increase impact. A recent webinar hosted by B Local PDX spotlighted American B Corps that are leading in this area.

Meet the Female Leaders at the Forefront of the B Corp movement

As advocates for equality, environmental stewardship, and ethical business practices, female B Corp leaders are not only breaking through the glass ceiling but also playing a pivotal role in the transition toward a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative future for all.

Australian B Corp registrations double in two years as more companies meet high ESG benchmarks

Achieving B Corp certification is no easy feat for a business, with stringent requirements around commitments and actions to effect positive environmental and social impact, but hundreds of Australian companies have risen to the challenge in recent years.

Shape the Future of B Corp Certification

As the climate crisis intensifies and societal inequality grows, the need to bring about systemic change is clear. We must advance the standards for B Corp Certification to meet the magnitude of the challenge ahead. You’re invited to give feedback on the latest draft, now through 26 March.

Why B Corp is Asia’s next big business opportunity

The appetite for B Corp certification is growing across Asia, as companies doing good look to differentiate from those that just talk a good game. According to Forbes, 58% of companies in APAC say ESG is critical to their long-term success, but only 29% have developed KPIs for ESG performance. This is where B Lab can help, with tools to help measure and manage company impact.

Empresas B, en aumento

Las nuevas firmas constituyen una gran innovación que despliega verdaderas herramientas para responder a demandas sociales, ambientales y culturales

B Corp Month offers a window into the soul of the movement

B Lab UK’s Executive Director Chris Turner reflected on the successes of the B Corp movement in 2023, when we last celebrated B Corp Month.

B Corp brands: 35 to have on your radar to help you shop more sustainably

Shopping sustainably can feel like a minefield at the best of times. How do you avoid greenwashing? And identify brands endorsing fast fashion? And spot ethical clothing brands from the not-so-ethical? By looking for the B Corp stamp of approval, that's how.

Purpose Over Profit: How Women-Owned Businesses And Entrepreneurs Are Driving The Force For Good

Women’s History Month is upon us, dedicated to recognizing and honoring some of the most influential women and girls…But it’s also B Corp Month, recognizing businesses that are audited for their impact on all stakeholders, not just profitability. So make room for another worthy mention: women-owned businesses and female entrepreneurs who pursue social and environmental impact, alongside profit.

Take action

Leasing your co-working spaces. Seasoning your bbq. Feeding your pets. Playing your tunes. Taking you hiking. Recycling your old clothing. Wrapping up your leftovers. Helping you explore hidden gems. Teaching you permaculture. Designing your business strategy.

today, you can choose b corp in almost all aspects of your life.

Spread on your toast. Washing your hair. Keeping your coffee warm. Upping your vitamin intake. Doing your taxes. Managing your super. Investing your savings. Carrying your belongings. Cleaning your bathroom. Blowing your nose. Holding all your good ideas. Booking your next trip.

OTHER WAYS TO ENGAGE

B Corps are more resilient

FAQs

B Corps are for-profit companies that have committed to use their business as a force for good. To qualify, they have to meet high standards for social and environmental impact; make a legal commitment to be accountable to all stakeholders (like workers, customers, and the planet) not just shareholders; and demonstrate transparency by sharing information publicly.
B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and materials. B Corp Certification is holistic, not exclusively focused on a single social or environmental issue. Read more about B Corp Certification.

B Corp Month is an annual, global campaign designed to increase awareness about B Corps and how they’re different from other businesses. Every year during March, B Lab and Sistema B (the nonprofit network that certifies companies as B Corps) and the global community of over 8,000 B Corps join together to celebrate everything it means to be a B Corp.

Everyone can take action to help make business a force for good.
You can find and support B Corp businesses in your community by searching our directory.
Workers and leaders at companies can take the B Impact Assessment (for free!) to see how your business compares, and start the journey to becoming a B Corp.
Practitioners, academics, policymakers, and other folks interested in best practices in sustainability, workers’ rights, and governance can read and give feedback on the latest draft standards that will define what it means to be a B Corp in the future.
And if you use social media, search #BCorpMonth to find and share stories about responsible, sustainable businesses and inspire others to join in.

Individual choices absolutely matter. (See the previous question for some ideas, if you’re not sure where to start.)
But we are strongest when we act collectively. That’s why B Lab works to build a movement of B Corps, strengthened by partnerships.
So, when you take an action, consider sharing it and encouraging others to join you. Bring a friend with you to a B Corp store or event. Talk to your boss about how you can use the B Impact Assessment to start improving your company’s environmental impact. Better yet, get your colleagues involved, too. Together, we can shift behaviors, norms, and even systems.

Yes. This is part of what makes B Corp Certification different: it’s not just about what you say, it’s about what you do. We assess companies’ actions when it comes to how they treat their workers, communities, customers, and the environment.
Our latest Annual Report has lots of data on the collective impact of B Corps around the world. Go right to the “What We Achieve” section to see how B Corps are making a positive impact when it comes to climate & environment, workers, and governance & accountability.

Are they listed in our directory of B Corps? Do they include the Certified B Corporation logo on their website, packaging, or other materials? If so, you can trust that they’re legit.

#BCorpMonth

B Corp 66North marks International Women's Day by celebrating their woman-led team in Latvia. View photos

Foilco prints up a shining example for B Corp Month. See video

DASH shares their commitments as a B Corp. View more

BioPak shows how they're making progress with packaging. View more

Durante el mes de Empresa 🅱️, reafirmamos nuestro compromiso con la sostenibilidad y la responsabilidad social empresarial. View more

Babuuk spotlights their supply chain partners in Nepal. View more

B Corps in Singapore kick off 2024 with a community gathering. View photos

Planted shares their mission to champion plant-based proteins. View more

Sistema B Argentina worked with Argentinian supermarket La Anónima to produce B Corp aisles in six branches

The B Lab UK office toured their "Big B" around the country, stopping at events and iconic locations to spark conversation View more

A recent B Corp Marche in Osaka, Japan

B Corp CitizenLab posted an impact bingo card with ideas for sustainable actions to take in your community.

B Lab UK worked with four major retail shops and supermarkets to produce displays spotlighting products from B Corps in close to 300 stores

In Melbourne, speakers from The Commons, Today Design, and B Lab Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand kicked off the month with purpose. View more

We celebrated International Women's Day by spotlighting game-changing women leaders in the B Corp Movement.

B Lab US & Canada collaborated with B Locals and local B Corps to spread the word via outdoor ads in Philadelphia, Portland, San Francisco, and Vancouver