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20 years ago, the B Corp movement was founded on a bold idea: that business can be a vehicle for change.
Through adopting rigorous, external standards for environmental and social governance, over 10,000 businesses worldwide are proving that B Corp Certification is a commitment to a better way of doing business - where profit and purpose can go hand in hand, for people and the planet.
Together, B Corps embrace challenge. Today’s leaders are navigating a complex landscape. Against political headwinds, the climate crisis and growing social inequality, the definition of a successful business is changing fast. Consumer expectations are shifting, and the public is looking for proof, not promises.
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At a time when consumers have mounting reasons to scrutinise corporate claims, the UK public is looking to certifications like B Corp to guide their purchasing choices and investment decisions.
- 63% of the UK public use certifications to help them make decisions on which businesses to buy from or work for, up from 58% in 2023 and 56% in 2022.
- UK B Corps have attracted a median of £1.5 million in growth funding from external investors over the past decade–18% more than comparable UK businesses.
These signals point to a clear shift– responsible business is in demand.
“At the beginning of our own journey, we saw it as being a bit like a rubber stamp of approval. But it has been far more impactful than that. It has changed the way we run our businesses and how we measure success.”
Across the UK, over 2,600 B Corps are demonstrating how companies can empower people and protect the planet and remain resilient. Data from B Lab UK’s 10-Year Impact Report shows striking evidence of their success and impact.
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Turnover growth for B Corps was almost 7 times higher than the UK SME average between 2024 and 2025, proving that purpose-driven businesses scale faster than the market.
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93% of UK B Corps weathered the COVID-19 pandemic and remain active today, compared with 84% of UK businesses overall, demonstrating their resilience in uncertain times.
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UK B Corps are 26% more likely to pay the family living wage to all their workers
These outcomes reflect how embedding purpose into governance strengthens decision-making, builds trust with stakeholders, and ultimately drives long-term business performance.
Step forward as a leader
Today’s global problems can’t be solved by any one business - as a B Corp, you're in good company.
With more than 2700 businesses, the UK is now home to the largest B Corp community in the world. B Corps are proof that embedding purpose into business is not only feasible, but good for growth and resilience.
Join us to future-fit your company and be a part of a credible community that connects purpose-driven companies with the people and partners who are demanding change.
B Lab's new, rigorous standards offer a blueprint for all businesses seeking to drive positive change and accountability.