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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.

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05
Mar

B Corp Month: Meet up Berlin

 March 05
  Ucon Acrobatics Studio, Gabriel-Max-Str. 16, 10245 Berlin

Impact After Hours with Berlin B Corps

Dear B Corp Community and Friends,

As part of B Corp Month, Ucon Acrobatics excited to invite you to a very special gathering! On March 5th, 2026, Ucon Acrobatics – in collaboration with B Lab Germany – is hosting a relaxed evening of inspiration, drinks, and meaningful conversation.

What it’s all about: Sure, there will be small talk, but more importantly, there will be “big talk” with people who don’t just talk the talk but walk the walk. We want to create a space for everyone using business for a positive change to connect and shape the future of our economy together.

Why you should join us:

  • Purposeful Networking: Meet like-minded people from the Berlin community and build lasting connections.
  • B Corp Insights: Learn more about the international certification and how we work as a collective to benefit both people and the planet.
  • Real Talk: Ucon Acrobatics will share their journey into the textile circular economy – including the challenges and “stony paths” we’ve encountered along the way.

Join us to discover synergies and celebrate a community that’s driving real change.

The Details:

  • Wann: Donnerstag, 05.03.2026, ab 18:30 Uhr
  • When: Thursday, March 5th, 2026, starting at 18:00 Uhr

Get your ticket here: Tickettailor Ucon Acrobatics

We look forward to seeing you!

10
Mar

B Corp Month: Meet up Hamburg

 March 10
  ba tax GmbH, Alsterwiete 3, 20099 Hamburg

B Corp & Friends Meetup

Moin dear B Corp Community,

on March 10th from 6:00 PM, we at ba tax are opening our doors for an evening dedicated to B Corp Month — a month that proves business can do more: more responsibly, more future-focused, and more boldly.
Let’s come together, exchange ideas and experiences, and talk about how we can create real impact – not someday, but now.

Exchange with purpose
Meet like-minded people from the Hamburg B Corp and BNW communities, expand your network, and discover new opportunities for collaboration.

B Corp – put into practice
Learn more about the international certification and how we can work together to promote an economy that benefits both people and the planet.

The question of the evening
How sustainable can tax consulting and auditing really be? We present our journey as a B Corp and member of the BNW, highlighting the opportunities and challenges at the intersection of economic viability, transparency, and corporate responsibility.

 

From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, join us for drinks, food, and plenty of opportunities to connect.

March 10 | start 6:00 PM | ba tax gmbh, Alsterwiete 3, 20099 Hamburg

Get your ticket here: Tickettailor ba Tax

We look forward to seeing you!

12
Mar

B Corp Month: Meet up Frankfurt

 March 12
  respektive1 GmbH, Taunusstraße 21, Massif W 2. OG, 60329 Frankfurt
  German

A clean sweep: Responsibility in focus

Dear B Corp community, dear fellow contributors,

It’s March – and that means it’s B Corp Month! Around the world, we celebrate companies this month that demonstrate how profit and purpose can go hand in hand. But what does “Business as a Force for Good” mean when we look up from our desks and onto the streets of our city?

Under the motto “A clean affair – responsibility in focus”, we invite you to a special evening that combines the impact of our community with the cleanliness of Frankfurt.

Because the fact is: A sustainable, clean city is not a product of technical cleaning by chance – it is the result of a lived sense of community.

The key takeaway of the evening

We are very pleased to have gained an expert on this topic:

Claudia Gabriel, head of the Clean Frankfurt task force, will give us a keynote speech showing how cleanffm is making a difference in the city. She will provide us with fascinating insights into why urban cleanliness is the foundation for a functioning community, but can only be achieved together – and how we as a company can take responsibility beyond the office door.

What you can expect:

  • From 4:30 pm: Warm-up with drinks & small talk

  • From 5 pm: Keynote speech by Claudia Gabriel (cleanffm) on the power of community spirit

  • Subsequent discussion with Claudia Gabriel, Armelle Duvieusart (Community & Impact Lead, B Lab Germany), Friederike Theissen (respective1, B Corp since 2022): Why social and environmental responsibility reflects our core mission.

  • To conclude: Dialogue & Networking – exchanging ideas over drinks and snacks with other B Corps from the region

The key data:

  • When? Thursday, March 12, 2026, starting at 4:30 p.m.

  • Where? respektive1 GmbH, Taunusstraße 21, Massif W 2nd floor, 60329 Frankfurt

  • Registration: Register here at Tickettailor.

Let’s show together how we can focus on responsibility – for our companies and for our Frankfurt.

We look forward to seeing you!

Warm regards,

Your team from respektive1 & B Lab Germany

26
Mar

B Corp Month: Meet up Munich

 March 26
  Westpark Munich: Café Gans am Wasser (at the drink/fries stand)
  German / English

Dear B Corp community & everyone who is committed to a better economy.

Fors.Earth is happy to invite you to a casual “Walk & Talk” through Munich’s Westpark. Inspired by other B-Local groups, we want to use this opportunity to discuss B Corp topics, network, and get some fresh air in a relaxed setting.

When: March 26th, 2026, at 5:00 PM (17:00)

Where: Westpark München

Meeting Point: Café Gans am Wasser (at the drink/fries stand)

What to expect: A casual 1-2 hour stroll through the park. There’s no fixed agenda—just good conversations with like-minded people. Feel free to grab a drink or a snack at the kiosk (at your own expense).

Weather Contingency: If the weather isn’t perfect, we can find shelter under the roof at “Gans am Wasser.” In the event of truly bad weather (heavy rain or storms), we will postpone the walk and let you know in advance.

Registration via Tickettailor

We look forward to connecting with you and enjoying a walk together!

09
Apr

Webinar: Become a B Corp (April)

 April 09
  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.

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.