About The Service
Our B Corp Certification Implementation Advisory service supports organizations in navigating the B Corp certification process, aligning business practices with B Corp standards, and completing the B Impact Assessment for the B Corp certification. With expert guidance, we help for profit businesses integrate corporate social responsibility (CSR) and align with global frameworks like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), CSRD and ESG standards. From assessing environmental and social impacts to achieving full certification through B Lab, our tailored approach simplifies your journey and experience to becoming a certified B Corporation while enhancing your organization's reputation and sustainability practices.
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Customer Challenge
Achieving B Corp certification is a challenging process, requiring organizations to align operations with rigorous B Corp standards, conduct a comprehensive social impact assessment, and demonstrate alignment with ESG standards. Documentation needs to be established and officialized. Many businesses struggle to coordinate and seek internal alignment in age the B Impact Assessment, implement necessary operational changes, and effectively address impact areas like governance, workers, community, environment, and customers while listing disclosures agreed with the leadership team and board.
Service Solution
We provide a structured, expert-led process to guide businesses through the B Corp certification procedure. Whether you need foundational support for the B Corp assessment, hands-on project management, or full-scale implementation, we partner with you according to your needs and in alignment with B Corp standards, SDGs goals, CSRD requirements and industry-specific sustainability benchmarks. Our experts simplify the process, communicate effectively and helpyou reduce the B Corp certification cost to achieve certification efficiently.
Service Activities
Plan A: Foundation Plan (Guidance)
- Set up of communication framework, project plan and tools
- Weekly meetings (max. 24 meetings) with project team to align on deliverables in the B Impact Assessment and identify areas for improvement.
- Weekly actionable recommendation to enhance the BIA assessment and points to gain for the certification
- Two (2) alignment meetings to prepare for the submission of the BIA assessment including the disclosures.
Plan B: Comprehensive Plan (Project Management) 60h
- Lead on the BIA Assessment including implementing targets and milestones for deliverables
- Set up of the project teams as well as the project communications and structure
- Ambassador to B Lab for B Corp specific questions and certification approval.
Plan C: Sustained Excellence Plan (Full Implementation) 90h
- Development of internal, unified documentation
- Collection of all relevant documents for B Corp certification
- Preparation of internal communications to align project team, leadership team and board
- Submission of BIA assessment and coordination for B Lab certification during the certification process
- Set up of standards for the re-certification process
Training of team members in the compliance with B Corp standards and re-certification readiness.
Key Results
- B Corp certification in six (6) months
- Enhanced strong employee commitment through the B Corp assessment process.
- Enhancement of internal efficiency through structured, seamless and effective approach of the B Corp certification processFirst step towards a sustainability standards and reporting including CSRD
Customer Value
Strategic Expertise:
Access to seasoned B Corp experts who simplify complex certification processes.
Market Differentiation:
Improve your reputation and stand out as a B Corporation, committed to sustainability and CSR.
Credibility and Trust:
Build stronger relationships with stakeholders through verified sustainability practices.
Sustainability Requirements:
Apply sustainable practices across all your business operations aligned to SDGs, ESG and CSRD standards.
Industries covered by service
All industries
Retail & Fashion
Aerospace & Defense
Automotive
Banking & Financial Services
Chemicals
Engineering & Construction
Industrial Machinery & High Tech
Insurance
Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals
Logistics & Transportation
Media & Telecommunications
Mining & Mill Products
Oil, Gas & Utilities
Public Sectors & Government
Food & Beverage
Healthcare
Hospitality & Tourism
Technology & Software Services
Education & Training
Industry Coverage Information
The B Corp certification is reserved for all industries, for profit organizations, including manufacturing, professional services, travel and tourism, energy, healthcare, retail, construction, food and agriculture. Public and not-for-profit organizations are also welcome to improve their standards internally through the B Impact Assessment, but do not qualify for the B Corp certification.
Delivery Setup
Service delivered by multiple experts
Client responsibilities
- Grant access to company sensitive information including methodologies, revenues, governance and value proposition.
- Grant access to the company’s BIA assessment profile
- Offer 10-20% resource availability of the project team to be effective in the certification process
- Allow at least one participant in the assessment project to be a C-suite level member with decision-making power.
- Provide necessary data for the B Impact Assessment and environmental impact reviews.
- Allow internal teams to participate in the accreditation process.
- Optional on-site support, travel expenses take over by client
Service Outline
Our B Corp Certification Implementation Advisory service simplifies the journey to B Corp certification for the client, aligning your business with B Corp standards, ESG benchmarks, and global sustainability goals like the SDGs. Whether you need guidance, project management, or full implementation, we tailor our support to your needs.
From completing the B Impact Assessment to preparing for B Lab verification, we help identify gaps, implement CSR-focused policies, and streamline the certification process. Ideal for businesses across industries, our service improves efficiency, reduces time of the BIA assessment, improves transparency across the organization, and improves your organizational reputation. Join the global B Corp movement and demonstrate your commitment to environmental and social impact.
Expertise
Corporate Transparency
Cooperate Communication Guideline
Environmental Labeling