B Corp

Definition

B Corp — A for-profit company independently verified to meet high social and environmental standards.

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At a glance

  • Certified B Corporations are businesses that have been audited by the nonprofit B Lab and scored at least 80 points across five impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.
  • Certified companies must also amend their legal governing documents to require directors to consider the impact of decisions on all stakeholders, not just shareholders.
  • B Corp is one of the most rigorous business-wide certifications because it evaluates the whole company, not a single product line.

Certified B Corporations are businesses that have been audited by the nonprofit B Lab and scored at least 80 points across five impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.

Certified companies must also amend their legal governing documents to require directors to consider the impact of decisions on all stakeholders, not just shareholders. Recertification is required every three years, and scores are public.

B Corp is one of the most rigorous business-wide certifications because it evaluates the whole company, not a single product line. Notable examples include Patagonia, Allbirds, and Ben & Jerry's.

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How to check this before you buy

  1. 1Look for "B Corp" on the pack or the Amazon UK listing itself, not just in the brand's marketing.
  2. 2Check the certifying body's own directory to confirm the brand or product is currently listed.
  3. 3Check whether the claim covers the exact product and size you're buying, not only the wider brand.
  4. 4Compare at least two alternatives on Pickly before deciding.