B Corp Certification

B Corps are companies verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

What is the B Corp Certification?

The B Corp Certification is a holistic and rigorous certification awarded to companies after they are assessed in 5 key impact areas: Governance, Workers, Environment, Community and Customers. Becoming a B Corporation, or B Corp, means that a company not only meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability, but also demonstrates a commitment to managing stakeholder impact for the long term by incorporating it into their legal structure.

B Corp in Numbers

Companies using the B Impact Assessment worldwide

Certified B Corps worldwide

B Corps Active in Switzerland

Swiss B Corps

B Corp Movement

Transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet

Road work - Our standards are evolving!

B Lab is in the midst of the biggest change to the B Corp standards. Whilst regular revisions have been made to the B Corp standards since B Lab’s launch in 2006, the time has come for B Lab to evolve the standards, not just revise them. As the climate crisis intensifies, societal inequality grows, and the sustainability landscape evolves, it’s important to meaningfully demonstrate the leadership role B Corps and the movement play in the world. The new standards will provide clarity for companies, galvanizing the most impactful business actions and focusing on what really matters.

Meet the Swiss B Corps

Our work is only possible thanks to our partners, who enable us to build and implement our programs and initiatives, and more broadly to deliver our mission to contribute to transform this economic system into a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative global economy.

Practical information

Interested in becoming a B Corp? Read more about the journey towards the certification.

Assess your company’s entire social and environmental performance

The B Impact Assessment (BIA) evaluates how your company’s operations and business model impact your workers, community, environment, and customers.

From your supply chain and input materials to your charitable giving and employee benefits, B Corp Certification proves your business is meeting the highest standards of verified performance. The BIA is free to use for all companies, individuals, researchers and organisations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the right engagement for me?

Whether your company can achieve B Corp certification right away or requires an improvement plan, aiming to become a B Corp certification serves as a goal to align your company’s operations and business model with sustainability principles. It’s about formalizing your commitment to creating a better world through business practices, regardless whether your company is just starting their sustainability journey or is already deeply engaged in it.

Where do I start?

The initial step is to familiarize yourself with the requirements and approaches for B Corp certification and understand how to meet them. Meanwhile, you can also start getting to know the B Impact Assessment, to understand what documents and types of information you will need to report on.

What are the benefits of becoming a B Corp?

By becoming a B Corp you will join a community of over 8300 companies dedicated to using business as a force for good. You will be able to build relationships with like-minded people and have your voice amplified. The B Corp Certification also helps companies protect their mission and attract talent.

How much does it cost and how long does it take?

The costs related to the B Corp Certification depend on the company’s revenue. View price table.

The length of the certification and verification process — from beginning the B Impact Assessment to announcing your B Corp Certification to the world — varies based on the company’s sustainability maturity, size and complexity.