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Why shop B Corp?

Want to shop consciously to make an impact? B Corps are businesses that benefit people and the planet. Learn what they are and how to find them.

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B Corps are businesses that think boldly, act for change and demand a better future by meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. 

There are over 9,500 B Corps in the world, and companies that have achieved the certification include Patagonia, innocent drinks, Tony’s Chocolonely, and many more. In fact, there are over 930,000 people working for a B Corp, so it’s likely you know someone that works for a B Corp too. 

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How do businesses certify?

The process to achieve a B Corp certification is rigorous and B Corps are encouraged to improve their impact continuously - no business is perfect after all. Key areas that the assessment focuses on are: a company's governance, workers, customers, the local community, and the environment. The process includes:

  • A detailed assessment across the five key areas

  • Meeting the legal requirement

  • Verification

  • Impact reporting 

  • Recertification every three years to ensure continuous improvement and impact

Learn about the process

What does the impact look like?

  • https://uk.tonyschocolonely.com/pages/tonys-impact
    Tony’s Chocolonely

    Tony’s Chocolonely is on a mission to make slave-free chocolate the norm. Working with 17,740 farmers, they ensure supply chain transparency and fair wages, having paid £10.6 million in premiums to date.

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    Vita Coco

    Vita Coco offers much more than coconut water — it has built 36 classrooms in coconut growing communities, trained 16,000 farmers in regenerative & agronomic best practices, donated 9.25 million meals to communities experiencing food insecurity, and avoided 2.64 million lbs of carbon.

Making an impact through your spending

Are you trying to support businesses that are forces for good but struggle to identify them? This is where B Corp Certification comes in. According to B Lab Global's 2023 Annual Report, B Corps are:

  • 1.8x more likely to assess the environmental impact of their organisation's business activities
  • 2.4x more likely to have programs reducing end-of-life waste
  • 2.5x more likely to have policies that require using a low carbon transportation option
  • 2x more likely to be Carbon Neutral
  • 1.7x more likely to ensure pay equity based on gender, race, and ethnicity

How do I spot a B Corp? 

Keep an eye out for the logo on products, in shop windows, on websites and in advertising.

I’m sold, where can I find B Corps? 

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