B Corp
B Corp is a global movement of businesses committed to balancing purpose and profit, meeting the highest standards of social and environmental impact to create a better world.
What is B Corp and Why is it Important
B Corp certification is a mark of trust that signifies a company’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility, transparency, and ethical business practices. Integrating B Corp principles into your strategy can drive sustainable growth, attract like-minded customers and partners, enhance brand reputation, and future-proof your business in an evolving market that values purpose as much as profit.
New B Corp Standards launching January 2026
The B Corp standards are currently transitioning away from an 80 point flexible scoring system to minimum mandatory requirements with no scoring. This is the biggest transformation of the B Corp standards since they started and it’s so that they remain up to date with the current world context.
Businesses have until 31st December 2025 to submit on the current standards but from January 2026, everyone has to submit on the new minimum mandatory requirements.
How will the new B Corp standards be different?
The minimum mandatory requirements will be tailored to your company according to your:
- Size
- Sector
- Location
In terms of the topics covered, they’re moving from 5 impact areas, which are currently (Governance, Workers, Community, Environment & Customers) to now 7 impact topics
- Purpose & stakeholder governance
- Fair Work
- Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI)
- Human Rights
- Climate Action
- Environmental stewardship & Circularity
- Government Affairs & Collective Action
With the new B Corp standards being far more tailored to individual businesses, expert guidance is more crucial than ever—enabling truly transformative outcomes. This is why C2S have partnered with Better Business. Better World to support our members on their social and environmental responsibility journeys.
Green Gap Review
Better Business. Better World (BBBW) is offering C2S members personalised Green Gap Reviews. This review is a free 30-minute session for businesses with products, premises, fleets or equipment, who care about sustainability but aren’t sure where to start or want to embed it more deeply throughout the business.
BBBW will scan your current workflows to:
- Uncover hidden sustainability wins
- Spot 2–3 practical areas to improve
Give you clarity and confidence to take action without the overwhelm
Steps to B Corp Certification
✔ Assess Your Impact – Complete the B Impact Assessment (BIA), a comprehensive evaluation of your company’s social and environmental performance.
✔ Meet the Standards – Achieve the minimum mandatory standards across 7 Key areas: 1. Purpose & stakeholder governance, 2. Fair Work, 3. Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI), 4. Human Rights, 5. Climate Action, 6. Environmental stewardship & Circularity and 7. Government Affairs & Collective Action
✔ Legal Commitment – Amend your company’s legal structure to embed stakeholder governance, ensuring accountability beyond just shareholders.
✔ Verification & Review – Submit your assessment for B Lab’s rigorous review, providing evidence to support your claims.
✔ Certification & Continuous Improvement – Once approved, proudly display your B Corp certification and commit to ongoing improvement, with recertification required at year 3 and year 5, as well as celebrating your incremental impact, year on year via an annual Impact report.
Why B Corp Matters: The Business Case for Certification
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1. Competitive Advantage
B Corp certification isn’t just about doing good—it’s a powerful differentiator in the marketplace. It attracts customers, investors, and talent who prioritize ethical and sustainable business practices.
2. Employee Engagement & Retention
Companies that align with purpose-driven values see higher employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. B Corp status signals a commitment to a positive workplace culture.
3. Future-Proofing Your Business
With increasing regulatory and consumer pressures on sustainability and ethical business practices, B Corp helps companies stay ahead of the curve and build long-term resilience.
4. Continuous Improvement & Accountability
B Corp isn’t a one-time certification—it’s a framework for ongoing progress, ensuring businesses continue to measure and improve their impact.
5. Part of a Global Movement
B Corp is more than a certification; it’s a global community of businesses committed to driving positive change. It provides networking opportunities, collaborations, and collective influence on policy and industry standards.
About Camilla Barnes - Better Business Better World
Camilla Barnes is an impact and communications specialist with over 14 years of experience in international sustainable development and business innovation.
As a qualified B Leader since 2017, she has guided more than 30 businesses through their B Corp certification journeys. Her expertise spans various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, consumer products, professional services, and media.
Camilla’s consultancy, Better Business, Better World, offers comprehensive support throughout the B Corp process, from initial assessment to post-certification strategies.
She has collaborated with companies such as Stroud Brewery, Green Gourmet, Simply Washrooms, Marvel FMCG, Trainspotters, Good Small Farms, and When in Rome.
Beyond her consultancy work, Camilla co-chairs Gloucestershire B Local, promoting social and environmental best practices among local businesses.
She holds a BA in Spanish and French from the University of Cambridge and an MA in Latin American Development from the University of London, focusing on sustainability, social policy, and human rights.
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