Being a B Corp is more than obtaining a certification — it’s about having a framework for continuous improvement. The assessment analyzes a company’s operations across the entire business and ensures there are accountability and transparency measures in place to demonstrate the company’s commitment to staying on mission and constantly working hard to be better.

B Lab and the B Corp movement were founded with the idea that a different kind of economy was not only possible, but necessary — and that business could lead the way towards a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative future. B Lab certifies B Corporations, which are companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

Inspired by the leadership of the global B Corp community, B Movement Builders is a collaborative coalition of leading multinational companies that catalyze the global movement of business as a force for good.

Leading by example, B Lab Europe and B Lab Benelux are rethinking ways of working to boost organizational resilience and employee well-being – proven benefits of the four-day workweek.

In a step towards fostering more inclusive business practices, B Lab, together with ten Dutch B Corps, launched the first chapter of the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Toolkit, focusing on Unconscious Bias.

The upcoming European Parliament elections are crucial in shaping policies impacting businesses. We encourage the B Corp community to join the #VoteAnyway campaign to increase participation in the election and drive meaningful change.

Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are companies verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. In order to achieve certification, a company must: complete the B Impact Assessment, meet the legal requirements and exhibit transparency.

This Earth Day, B Lab reflects on businesses' role in addressing the enormous environmental challenges of today. With B Lab's standards for B Corp Certification evolving, B Lab and B Corps remain at the forefront of tackling growing threats to the planet and people heads-on. Earth Day is not only an opportunity to celebrate our planet but also to showcase an ongoing commitment to environmental leadership and sustainability.

In 2023, B Lab Europe conducted an extensive online survey encompassing more than 11,000 participants from eleven European countries. The findings unveil that consumer behavior is notably swayed by sustainability and certifications. This presents a distinct call to action for businesses to reevaluate their operational methods and enhance their accountability.