Ever feel like the B Corp community is changing faster than you can keep up? You are not alone. In this episode, we are back with another mailbag episode, answering our own biggest questions about what the new B Corp standards are about, as we break down what has shifted, what it means, and where to find reliable information amid the updates.
We dig into key deadlines for new and existing B Corps, share advice for navigating scoping (especially if your company’s structure has changed), and unpack what the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) law means for B Corps that sell or advertise in Europe.
We also explore the new assurance and audit model, how “nonconformities” will be addressed, and why B Lab’s shift to a more rigorous process could strengthen the movement. Finally, hear about Lift Economy’s free B Corp Values Assessment tool, which provides a way to differentiate companies that truly “live” B Corp values beyond a simple score.
Join us to learn what these changes mean for your business, your impact, and the shared future of the B Corp movement. Thanks for tuning in!
What You’ll Learn:
- Learn what’s new in B Lab’s Certification Hub and why the new version matters for every B Corp.
- Hear essential updates and deadlines, and what they mean for new and existing B Corps.
- Explore scoping requirements for mergers, acquisitions, and complex company structures.
- Discover how the EU’s ECGT law could affect B Corps that sell, ship, or advertise in Europe.
- Unpack the new audit and assurance processes and how to navigate “nonconformities” and corrections.
Quotations
“B Lab strongly prefers you move quickly and recertify under version 2.1 so that you can be in compliance with this new [ECGT] rule.” — Ryan Honeyman
“I think the new standards are definitely moving us in the right direction for getting capitalism to better prioritize people and planet, but the previous B Corp standards really allowed for approaching social and environmental impact very creatively.” — Emmy Allison
“[B Corp certification] is a daunting and intimidating process, and I really hope people give themselves grace. I think there is so much learning to be had when you give yourself time and space.” — Emmy Allison
“These new [B Corp] standards are more aligned with systems change and moving the whole community and our system forward.” — Ryan Honeyman
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
- B Lab: https://www.bcorporation.net
- B Lab – Certification Hub: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/standards/certification-hub/
- B Lab – B Impact Assessment: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/programs-and-tools/b-impact/
- ‘Certifying on the New B Lab Standards’ – Clay Brown’s Blog: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/news/blog/certifying-on-the-new-b-lab-standards/
- LIFT Economy – B Corp Value Assessment: https://go.lifteconomy.com/b-corp-newsletter
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Gratitude
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