The number of Australian companies seeking B-Corporation certification has more than doubled since before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the annual report of certifying body B Lab.

B Lab is the workhorse behind B Corp-certified brands and businesses that a growing number of us are opting to buy from, support and trust. We learn about the local non-profit’s mission to reframe what a good business is while advocating for global change.

Marie Claire UK sat down with a B Corp brand founder to talk about building businesses that are a genuine force for good. Dai shared her top tips for launching your own B Corp brand, sticking to your guns, and never giving up.

Familiarize yourself with the latest draft of B Lab’s standards, gaining a better understanding of how your company may be impacted by future changes and the criteria that your company will need to meet. Where is your company already having a positive impact? Or, perhaps there are areas to improve?

The appetite for B Corp certification is growing across Asia, as companies doing good look to differentiate from those that just talk a good game. According to Forbes, 58% of companies in APAC say ESG is critical to their long-term success, but only 29% have developed KPIs for ESG performance. This is where B Lab can help, with tools to help measure and manage company impact.

Transitioning to an employee-owned model is one way Certified B Corporations create purpose-driven companies that value their employees and use their sphere of influence to increase impact. A recent webinar hosted by B Local PDX spotlighted American B Corps that are leading in this area.

B Corps are not claiming to be perfect companies, but instead, those willing to measure their impacts, identify opportunities to improve, and implement changes to drive change over time. Learn how the draft standards will raise the bar this B Corp Month.

As advocates for equality, environmental stewardship, and ethical business practices, female B Corp leaders are not only breaking through the glass ceiling but also playing a pivotal role in the transition toward a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative future for all.

Achieving B Corp certification is no easy feat for a business, with stringent requirements around commitments and actions to effect positive environmental and social impact, but hundreds of Australian companies have risen to the challenge in recent years.

Las nuevas firmas constituyen una gran innovación que despliega verdaderas herramientas para responder a demandas sociales, ambientales y culturales

B Lab UK’s Executive Director Chris Turner reflected on the successes of the B Corp movement in 2023, when we last celebrated B Corp Month.

Shopping sustainably can feel like a minefield at the best of times. How do you avoid greenwashing? And identify brands endorsing fast fashion? And spot ethical clothing brands from the not-so-ethical? By looking for the B Corp stamp of approval, that's how.

Women’s History Month is upon us, dedicated to recognizing and honoring some of the most influential women and girls…But it’s also B Corp Month, recognizing businesses that are audited for their impact on all stakeholders, not just profitability. So make room for another worthy mention: women-owned businesses and female entrepreneurs who pursue social and environmental impact, alongside profit.