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Are you due for B Corp recertification?
Are you a B Corp due to recertify in 2025? If you want to use the current standards (Version 6) then you need to scramble to submit your B Impact Assessment before 30 June 2025! Then recertifications will be paused until the new standards are rolled out in 2026.
B Corps with recertification dates in 2026 will transition to the new standards and automatically receive a 12-month extension to their recertification due date.
You can use this tool from B Lab U.S. & Canada to check your pathway.
- Is your recertification due in 2025?
- Would you like help to submit by 30 June 2025?
- If your recertification is in 2026, do you want help with the new standards?
Our B Corp work
B Corp Assessment
We have a team of B Leaders and B Corp Ambassadors to support your business with recertification.
B Corp is one of the most recognisable certifications globally, covering the areas of people-planet-profit or ESG (environment, social, governance) through the five impact areas.
- Governance
- Workers
- Community
- Environment
- Customers
What types of companies can become a B Corp?
In theory, any for-profit company, of any size, anywhere in the world, and in any sector, can get B Corp certified. In practice, there are some controversial issues which must be handled according to guidelines.
As a B Corp, your business would be in good company, joining names like The Guardian, Triodos Bank, Tony’s Chocolonely, and The Body Shop.
B Impact Assessment
B Corps due to recertify in 2025 that miss the June 30th deadline in the BIA will be required to engage with the new standards and given a 12-month extension to their current recertification date. They’ll be asked to complete a self assessment against the new standards in B Impact against the Year 0 sub-requirements and submit this by their extended deadline. Check out the B Lab FAQs for more info.
We have found that our support helps in three ways:
- We are experienced with the BIA and have expertise across all impact areas
- We provide guidance on the “low-hanging fruit” and signpost resources
- Having accountability with us helps get the B Corp process off your back burner, with meetings in the diary, so it actually gets done!
B Corp Mission Lock
The Mission Lock is a required step in gaining B Corp certification. It is “…a commitment to consider your company’s impact on its stakeholders, now and in the future, by building it into your legal structure.”
Which companies are B Corps?
There are more than 9,000 B Corps in more than 80 countries, covering over 150 industries. Some you may recognise are The Guardian, Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia, and Triodos Bank — though the majority of B Corps are SMEs.
These businesses meet high standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.
As a B Corp, we take a leadership role in an emerging sustainability-based economy, one that we see as quickly replacing the outdated, planet-destroying one.
The B Corp Declaration of Interdependence
“We envision a global economy that uses business as a force for good. This economy is comprised of a new type of corporation — the B Corporation — which is purpose-driven and creates benefit for all stakeholders, not just shareholders. As B Corporations and leaders of this emerging economy, we believe: That we must be the change we seek in the world. That all business ought to be conducted as if people and place mattered. That, through their products, practices, and profits, businesses should aspire to do no harm and benefit all. To do so requires that we act with the understanding that we are each dependent upon another and thus responsible for each other and future generations.”
Trusted by
“Grain is a trusted partner. Always positive and a pleasure to work with, they have quickly grasped our complex organization and really moved our green journey in the right direction.”
Sophia KazoglouGlobal Communication & Sustainability Manager, Nordic Pharma
“Grain provided Pegasus with great value and expertise in sustainability, to help formulate our sustainability strategy with positive results. We will happily return for future advice.”
Sam KerbyChief Finance and Group Services Executive Officer, Pegasus Group
“Grain’s in-depth knowledge and understanding hugely simplified and shortened our B Corp journey, allowing us to focus on the areas we needed to work on and making our ambitions a reality.”
Victoria WattsDirector of Operations, Xytal
Grain has been the driving force to move Rupert’s sustainability programme from good intentions and high-level policy to more integrated reporting systems and management tools.”
Thomas CredlandHead of Corporate Development, Rupert Resources
“Plastics Europe chose Grain to help articulate our new purpose around sustainability. The communication materials supported our repositioning and allowed us to gain consensus and effectively engage stakeholders.”
Sylvie AitkenCommunications Director, Plastics Europe
“Working with Grain brought clarity and direction to our energy and enthusiasm, giving us a laser focus on the key topics, approaches, and opportunities that would allow us to make the most positive impact possible.”
Josh PitmanManaging Director, Priory Direct
“Grain have been invaluable at providing clarity and focus, making our B Corp submission the strongest it could be. Most importantly, they inspired us to be a better practice for our team, for our clients and for everyone who lives, works and visits our buildings and neighbourhoods.”
Denise HeseltineDirector, Mæ Architects
“Grain’s experience in fashion has helped us become more sustainable. We’re very happy with the results, particularly the sustainability report which clearly sets out our goals and achievements.”
Danny ButterfieldManaging Director, Sharon Lee
“Grain’s knowledge and ability to communicate with the public has been invaluable in the creation and growth of our community organisation, Sustainable Amersham.”
Anne FulleloveSecretary, Sustainable Amersham
Why get B Corp certified with Grain?
- Grain has helped businesses across many sectors to gain B Corp certification
- Grain’s services encompass key areas like carbon footprinting and materiality assessments
- Grain works with clients on their internal and external sustainability communications
- The Grain team includes B Leaders and B Corp Ambassadors
- Grain can write and design your company’s impact report
Get in touch today to see how we can help!
