B-CORP-CERT
B-Corp Certification ~8500 certified profit + purpose.
Définition
B-Corp Certification process : (1) B Impact Assessment (BIA) : ~200 questions across 5 categories (Governance + Workers + Community + Environment + Customers), each company specific size + industry tailored, scoring 0-200 points. (2) Minimum 80 points required for certification (out of 200 possible). (3) Legal Requirement : company must adopt legal accountability language in corporate documents (Articles of Incorporation amendment, Benefit Corporation status in US, similar legal protections other jurisdictions), commitment to consider impact on workers + community + environment + customers alongside shareholders. (4) Verification : B Lab analysts review BIA responses + supporting documentation, may request additional verification + site visits. (5) Continuous Certification : recertification every 3 years, new BIA + verification. (6) Public Score : B Impact Score publicly available B Lab website + company materials. Fees : annual certification fee tiered by revenue ($1000-50000+/year). Recent : Danone (became first listed multinational entity B-Corp 2020 via 7 subsidiaries certified), Unilever (some brands like Seventh Generation + Ben & Jerry's). Note : controversy 2024 regarding multinational subsidiaries certifications (Nestle Nespresso) vs B-Corp ethos. ~8500 certified B-Corps 2024.
Origine
B Lab fondee 2006 a Berwyn Pennsylvania USA par Jay Coen Gilbert + Bart Houlahan + Andrew Kassoy ; premier B-Corps certifies 2007 (~80 companies) ; ~8500 certified B-Corps 2024.
Exemple en contexte
Patagonia Inc. (outdoor apparel) certified B-Corp depuis 2012, score ~150+/200 ; commitments environmental Yvon Chouinard founder transferred ownership Patagonia Purpose Trust + Holdfast Collective 2022 (~$3B value, profits funded environmental causes), 1% for the Planet (1% sales donated environmental groups), Worn Wear repair + resale program circular economy.
Termes liés
- EcoVadis — alternative assessment supplier.