Ethical Certification - FAQs

Certified B Corporation (B Lab)

  • What does B Corp certification mean?
    It verifies a company meets high standards of social & environmental performance, transparency, and accountability across governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.
  • Who can be certified and how?
    Any for-profit business. You complete the B Impact Assessment (≥80 points), amend governing docs (where required), submit evidence, and pass verification.
  • How often is it reviewed?
    Recertification typically every 3 years; annual impact reporting is encouraged.
  • Can I claim “B Corp Pending”?
    Early-stage businesses can use “Pending” after meeting baseline requirements and paying a fee—full certification follows later.