Impact reporting
During the two-year period between certifications, all B Corps are required to publish an annual report.
The power of impact
The current economic system, driven by business as one of its key actors, is failing to meet its potential and promise to create positive impact. In fact, it creates significant negative impacts for people, communities, and the planet.
As part of our theory of change, when businesses improve their impact, the role of business is redefined so that all businesses are a force for good — and play a leading role in positively impacting and transforming the global economy toward a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative system.
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Why should you write an impact report
Writing an impact report helps foster regular, open communication with your stakeholders, demonstrates your current progress and future plans and proves to the wider community that a positive impact on people and the planet is achievable.
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What should you include in your impact report
Details of anything performance or operations-related that may significantly affect your social and environmental impact now and in the future. You can use your previous BIA score to report your social and environmental performance and benchmark this against the previous year’s scores.
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Who should write your impact report
Creating an impact report is a team effort, so engage your stakeholders to establish which of your impact areas they are most interested in and to coordinate the process.
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How do I share my impact report
The finished report should be circulated to key stakeholders and investors and published on your website; you may also choose to lodge the report with Companies House.
Looking to improve your impact?
Download our guide - How to write an impact report - for more information templates to help you report your impact.