You are visiting the B Lab Germany website. Click here to find out more about the B Corp movement in Europe or in other countries.

B Corp Certification > How to certify as a B Corp

How to certify as a B Corp

Becoming a Certified B Corporation is one of the most rigorous, comprehensive and rewarding processes your business can undertake. Learn more about the certification process and find out how to get started.

B Corp Certification

Important Note

Last updated: August 12, 2025

The new B Lab Standards (Version 2.1) are here, marking a turning point for businesses in the face of the most pressing challenges of our time.

With the climate crisis intensifying and social inequality growing, businesses must transform how they operate to meet today’s challenges. The new standards provide clear and ambitious guidelines for taking concrete, measurable, and meaningful action for people and the environment.

This is the seventh update of the B Lab Standards. Because acting responsibly also means adapting and continuously raising the bar to further empower businesses as drivers of change.Im

Discover the new Standards

Who is eligible to become a B Corp?

B Corp companies range from multinational corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises. Most for-profit organizations that have been in operation for at least one year are eligible to apply for B Corp certification.

Large corporations or companies with complex structures are subject to additional requirements. These ensure that the certification process remains consistent and rigorous worldwide. Further information on eligibility criteria and specific requirements can be found via the corresponding link.

Companies operating in controversial industries are subject to additional performance, evidence, and transparency requirements. This may include, for example, publishing a full B Impact Assessment or disclosing further information in their public company profile in the B Corp Directory. Detailed information on controversial industries can be found here.

The certification steps

    1. Create a free B Impact account

    Register for free with B Impact to learn more about the assessment tool and familiarize yourself with the terminology and impact areas.

    2. Check if your company meets the requirements

    Most for-profit companies that have been in business for at least one year can apply to become a B Corp. Review the specific criteria if you operate in a controversial industry, run a multinational company, or have a complex structure.

    3. Review the legal requirements

    Use the B Impact Assessment to determine how your company should integrate stakeholder considerations into its governance structure.

    4. Identify your right path with B Impact

    The assessment is tailored precisely to your size, revenue, structure, sector, and risk profile. Your path to becoming a B Corp is unique and adapted to your company’s specific circumstances. Discover your path.

    5. Complete your B Impact Assessment and apply

    Complete your B Impact Assessment 100% – including your company profile, the Disclosure Questionnaire, and all supporting documents and data. Once you meet the requirements, submit your B Impact Assessment for review via the platform.

    6. Start the first assessment

    Wait in the assessment queue until the B Lab team contacts you to confirm your eligibility. This will be followed by a general review of your company structure and a screening of your B Impact Assessment and your answers in the Disclosure Questionnaire.

    7. Verification begins

    After the initial assessment steps, you will enter the verification queue until a Standards Analyst is assigned to you. You will then need to provide additional information and documents, which will be requested via a verification report. When it’s your turn, there will be a review call with the analyst team. Your verification report and all supporting documentation for your B Impact Assessment answers will be reviewed. If you need more time for these improvements, you will have to restart the process once you reach the performance standard.

    8. Sign the B Corp Agreement and Pay the Fee

    If you have reached the verified threshold, you will enter the post-verification phase. Sign the B Corp Agreement and the Interdependence Statement and pay your annual certification fee.

    9. Meet the Transparency Requirements

    You’re almost there! To meet the transparency requirements, you must publish your public profile in the B Corp Directory.

    10. Celebrate and Keep Improving

    Share this great milestone with your employees, board of directors, shareholders, suppliers, vendors, and the wider public. Welcome to the B Corp community! Remember: B Corp certification is just another step on your journey of business transformation. The certification is renewed every three years, requiring proof of continuous improvement.

Help with your certification

Not sure where to start? On our “Certification Help” page, you’ll find dates, tools, and all the important contacts to support you on your journey to B Corp certification. Or get in touch with us directly – we’re happy to help.

Certification Help Start your B Corp journey!
20
May

Webinar: Become a B Corp (May)

 May 20
  Online
  German / English

The B Lab Germany team cordially invites you to the next webinar on the topic of B Corp certification. In this webinar, we will provide a sound overview of the basics of the B Corp movement as well as the certification process.

This webinar is for anyone considering B Corp certification or wanting to learn more about the B Corp movement. No prior knowledge is required; all interested parties are welcome. We recommend creating an account with B Impact Assessment.

What can you expect?

  • Introduction to the B Corp Movement

  • Overview of B Corp Standards

  • The certification process: prerequisites, procedure and requirements

  • Space for your questions

We look forward to welcoming you to the webinar.

Register HERE for the Webinar.

02
Jul

Webinar: Become a B Corp (July)

 July 02
  Online
  German / English

The B Lab Germany team cordially invites you to the next webinar on the topic of B Corp certification. In this webinar, we will provide a sound overview of the basics of the B Corp movement as well as the certification process.

This webinar is for anyone considering B Corp certification or wanting to learn more about the B Corp movement. No prior knowledge is required; all interested parties are welcome. We recommend creating an account with B Impact Assessment.

What can you expect?

  • Introduction to the B Corp Movement

  • Overview of B Corp Standards

  • The certification process: prerequisites, procedure and requirements

  • Space for your questions

We look forward to welcoming you to the webinar.

Register HERE for the Webinar.

02
Jul

Webinar: Become a B Corp

 July 02
  Online
  German / English

The B Lab Germany team cordially invites you to the next webinar on the topic of B Corp certification. In this webinar, we will provide a sound overview of the basics of the B Corp movement as well as the certification process.

This webinar is for anyone considering B Corp certification or wanting to learn more about the B Corp movement. No prior knowledge is required; all interested parties are welcome. We recommend creating an account with B Impact Assessment.

What can you expect?

  • Introduction to the B Corp Movement

  • Overview of B Corp Standards

  • The certification process: prerequisites, procedure and requirements

  • Space for your questions

We look forward to welcoming you to the webinar.

Register HERE for the Webinar.