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WORK TOWARD BECOMING A ‘ B CORPORATION ’
10 . W H A T I S I T ?
B Corporations are for-profit companies , certified by a nonprofit called B Lab . In order to earn the certification , companies must achieve an 80 / 200 score on B Lab ’ s assessment , which is split into four parts — Governance , Workers , Community , and Environment . The company must be able to show how it practices transparent business , looks after its employees , helps make its community a better place , and actively tries to preserve the environment .
Once certified , companies can put the B stamp on their products , showing customers that they ’ ve been shown to be ethical and sustainable . B Corporations aren ’ t non-profits — they are not dependent on donations . They are for-profit enterprises , built on the model of social enterprise , changing the world through the way they run businesses .
WHY BECOME A CERTIFIED B CORP ? Because you will be joining a vibrant community , networking events , and can share your news ! Obtain accreditation and join a growing group of international companies , allowing you to connect with like-minded brands .
Ready ? Take the B Impact Assesstment . An eveluation of your company ' s impact based on your answers to a questionnair , with sections on your Governance , Workers , Community , Environment , and Customers . Visit B Lab ' s website to get your certification started .
Contributes to achieving :
SDG # 5 Gender Equality SDG # 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG # 10 Reduced Inequalities SDG # 12 Responsible Consumption and Production SDG # 17 Partnerships for the Goals