B Lab’s new standards are here
B Lab’s new standards are here and we’re ready to raise the bar - together.
Page last updated on 8 April 2025.
Introducing B Lab’s new standards
We’re excited about the potential for positive impact, accountability, and transparency that the new standards will bring for companies.
B Lab’s 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.
To become B Corp certified, companies need to take action across the Foundation and Impact Topic Requirements. The specific requirements that a company must fulfil will depend on its size, sector, industry and geographical location, ranging from 15 to 90 requirements to be certified.
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.
Recertifying B Corps
To find out which standards your business should recertify on, please use the tool above.
If you are recertifying under the current standards, please submit your B Impact Assessment on or before 30 June 2025:
- Log into B Impact to begin your recertification
If you are recertifying under the new standards:
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Log into B Impact to engage with the new standards, learn about your company’s requirements and self-assess your company against these requirements
Businesses certifying for the first time
To find out which standards your business should certify on, please use the tool above.
If you’re looking to become a B Corp under the current standards:
We would encourage companies that want to certify as a B Corp for the first time on the existing Version 6 B Impact Assessment to submit prior to December 31, 2025. In 2026, we are planning to begin accepting submissions on the new standard.
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Explore the certification process. We provide information on eligibility, pricing, requirements, advice and more.
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Sign up or sign in to B Impact to start or continue your certification journey
If you're looking to certify under the new standards (for businesses applying from 2026 onward):
- Sign up to B Impact to start your certification journey; or complete a self-assessment on B Impact to identify gaps in your current practices
- Get ahead by understanding one of the new impact topics
If you have any questions or need guidance in preparing for the new standards, take a look at the FAQ’s or contact us at certification@bcorporation.uk.
Learn more
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Second Consultation Summary Report
How were the new standards developed?
The new standards are the result of a rigorous, three-year process, shaped through extensive consultation with diverse stakeholders. These standards are much more comprehensive than the last, sharing compliance criteria and contextualising the standards for different companies by size and sector. Explore how different feedback helped shape the standards with our second consultation report.