New B Lab Standards
Our standards are at the heart of the B Corp movement and our collective mission to transform the economic system. They define the key environmental and social issues that we believe businesses must tackle, ensuring that B Corps continue to lead the way. In April 2025, B Lab launched new standards to set a bold blueprint for meaningful business actions.
Last updated on 12th August 2025. Click here to see the latest available resources.
Why are the standards changing?
From climate action to environmental conservation, employee wellbeing and considering stakeholders in decision-making, our new standards offer a blueprint for all businesses seeking to drive positive change and accountability.
For B Corps, standing still is not an option. This is a moment for leadership, to be part of a movement changing business for the better, demonstrating bold action in areas like climate action, worker wellbeing, and governance. To be a B Corp is more than a badge. It’s an ongoing commitment to keep improving your company’s impact.
Find your certification or recertification pathway
New to B Corp Certification?
The new standards set a bold benchmark for what good business looks like — offering a powerful framework for businesses of all sizes to lead on the world's most pressing issues, from climate action to fair work.
Certifying with the new standards will strengthen impact management and lay a strong foundation for long-term success. Now is the time to start preparing and join thousands of companies building a more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy. Here's how you can get started:
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B Corps don’t just talk about purpose – they prove it. See how Certified B Corps outperform their peers in areas like employee engagement, economic resilience, and business impact
- Sign up to B Impact to begin your self-assessment
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Discover the foundational requirements and Impact Topics of the new standards through this free and self-paced online course: Introduction to the new B Lab Standards
Working towards your first certification?
The launch of the new standards and the EU's Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGT) may affect your certification journey. Please use the tool below to check which standards apply to you.
If you want to certify on the old standards, we recommend submitting your assessment before 31 December 2025, as we plan to begin accepting submissions on the new standards from 2026.
Your next steps:
- Log in to B Impact to begin your self-assessment or identify gaps
- Explore the new standards’ foundational requirements and Impact Topics with the Introduction to the new B Lab Standards course
Recertifying B Corps
Recertification under the current standards is now closed. All recertifying B Corps will transition to the new standards when their next recertification cycle begins. Here's how you can start preparing:
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Log in to B Impact to engage with the new standards, learn about your company’s requirements and self-assess your company against these requirements
- Explore the new standards’ foundational requirements and Impact Topics with the Introduction to the new B Lab Standards course
Certification Hub
B Lab Global’s Certification Hub is your go-to place for all new-standards-related updates. It offers deeper insight into upcoming development and timelines, the certification process, and helpful tools to keep you informed and on track.
Introduction to the new B Lab Standards
Sign up for our free and self‑paced online course that guides you through the foundational requirements of the new standards and what each Impact Topic covers. New courses on each topic will be released throughout 2025.
Summary of the seven Impact Topics
View summaries of each Impact Topic and understand how they apply to your business.
How were the new standards developed?
The standards were shaped over three years of extensive consultation with businesses, stakeholders and experts worldwide. Incorporating 16,000+ qualitative feedback from 1000+ stakeholders, these standards are more comprehensive than ever, contextualising the standards for different companies by size and sector.
What the new standards mean for business
The new B Lab Standards mark a significant evolution of the standards in B Lab's history, offering a clear and actionable framework for businesses to raise the bar and navigate the world’s most urgent challenges.
Still have questions?
Visit the FAQs or contact us at certification@bcorporation.uk.