Becoming B Corp Certified.
Why?
Businesses, their customers and employees, are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. To that end, the B Corp certification has become an important differentiator for businesses.
Becoming a B Corp offers your company the chance to demonstrate its sense of social responsibility and prove its commitment to balancing people, planet and profit. The main benefits are outlined below.
The Benefits
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There is immense value in communicating your company’s commitment to being a ‘business for good’. It enables customers and suppliers to make more informed decisions regarding the companies they work with.
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Employees will be motivated in working for an employer who is invested not only in their future, but the future of the planet too. This is a key factor in talent retention and the attraction of new talent to your business.
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Becoming a B Corp grants you access to the ‘B Hive’, a community for B Corps to share their experience, ask for help, collaborate and champion each others businesses.
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The assessment is structured to enable you to benchmark progress and put in plans to achieve your future sustainability goals. There is a wealth of information shared on the ‘B Hive’ which can be freely accessed at all times.
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By aligning with B Lab and the B Corp Community, you are contributing to a collective voice amplifying the impact that you and other companies have on the global issues that are important to you.
John Pritchard, Forbes Magazine
“We have to disrupt the traditional capitalism model. For the sake of the planet, traditional business practice needs to change as does how we evaluate a business.
Companies should still be able to compete to be the best in the world, but they also need to be valued on being the best for the world.”
“Achieving certified BCorp elevated Wholegrain Digital's status, demonstrating our commitment to ethical practices and sustainable impact.”
Vineeta Greenwood, Founder, Wholegrain Digital
Get in touch.
Your business is unique and your journey through the B Impact Assessment (BIA) will be unique. To find out more about the process, costs and timings, please book a free 30-minute call.