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Hiring a B Corp Consultant

When companies embark on their B Corp journey, they’re often surprised to find out how hard it is to actually get certified. The B Impact Assessment (BIA) is incredibly comprehensive, and the verification process is quite rigorous. Yet this rigor…

What it Means to be a B Corp: Ocaquatics Swim School

Company: Ocaquatics Swim SchoolLocation: Miami, FloridaIndustry: Athletic & fitness centersFinal B Corp Score: 85.6 We recently asked Mary Walsh and Miren Oca at Ocaquatics Swim School to share their journey from B Corp curious to B Corp in September 2022. Ocaquatics…

Founding B Corps Speak: Lessons Learned after 15 Years as a B Corp

The B Corp movement is a global movement of people using business as a force for good. Around the world, more than 6,000 companies – a number that is steadily growing – have been inspired by the vision of an…

What it Means to be a B Corp: Myriad’s Story

Company: MyriadLocation: Raleigh, North CarolinaIndustry: Video productionFinal B Corp Score: 80.6 We recently asked Will Feichter at Myriad to share their B Corp story which culminated in certification in September 2022. Myriad’s mission is to make original films and video advertising…

What it Means to be a B Corp: Sun Light & Power’s Story

Company: Sun Light & PowerLocation: Berkeley, CaliforniaIndustry: Solar panel installationFinal B Corp Score: 137.6 We recently asked Seamas Brennan at Sun Light & Power to share about the 100% employee-owned company’s journey of becoming a B Corp and how they do…

B Corp Performance Standards: The Basis for the Certification

The B Corp Performance Standards are the heart and soul of the B Corp Certification. They capture the specific practices B Corps adopt to manage and improve their social and environmental impact. In effect, they represent those things that B…

B Corp Requirements: The Essential Guide to Certification

Are you considering B Corp certification for your company? If you’ve seen the B Corp logo on products and websites, it’s worth considering it for your own business. Getting B Corp certification is a lot of work, but the requirements…

Why Become a B Corp? The Benefits of B Corp Certification

As anyone who has gone through B Corp certification can attest to, the certification process can be challenging. The B Corp certification requirements are quite stringent, and the performance standards are quite high. Why, then, do companies go through the…

B Corp vs Nonprofit: Which Is Right For You?

Prior to 2007, anyone who wanted to set up an organization to do good in the world had one choice: set up a nonprofit. However, that’s when the founding B Corps were certified. As companies committed to doing good, this…

#BehindTheB with Frank & Eileen

Company: Frank & EileenLocation: Los Angeles, CaliforniaIndustry: Wholesale/Retail ApparelFinal B Corp Score: 97.5 In celebration of B Corp Month, we asked Frank & Eileen’s Founder & CEO, Audrey McLoghlin, to share about the company’s journey of becoming a B Corp and…

Climate Change and Business: What Companies Can Do

For many small businesses, it can be hard to figure out what to do about climate change. The problem seems so vast and daunting. It’s not that they don’t want to do something or that they don’t believe it’s important.…

B Corps: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

As a B Corp consultant, I often get asked questions about the B Corps, B Corp requirements, fees, timelines, and more. This article is provided as a resource to help you with any questions you might have about B Corps.…