Understand what B Corp requires from your business, identify what needs to change and get practical support through every stage of the certification journey.
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You do not need to have everything in place before asking for support. You may already be doing valuable work but be unsure how it fits the complete B Corp requirements.
This service may be right for you if:
If this sounds like you, then arrange for a free no commitment call with an adviser today.
Talk to Us About Your B Corp Journey
B Corp Certification is designed to recognise businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.
Under B Lab Standards V2.1, businesses work through Foundation Requirements and seven Impact Topics: Purpose and Stakeholder Governance; Climate Action; Human Rights; Fair Work; Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Environmental Stewardship and Circularity; and Government Affairs and Collective Action.
That breadth is what makes the process valuable, but it can also make it difficult for a small business to know where to begin. The new standards require businesses to meet defined requirements across the framework. Strong performance in one area does not remove gaps elsewhere, and informal good practice may not be enough without clear evidence.
The first task is not to write a stack of policies. It is to understand what applies to your business, what you already do well and what genuinely needs to change.
Our role is to translate the standards into practical requirements for your business, then help you organise the work into manageable steps.
Clarify which legal entities, brands, locations and workers may need to be included before substantial evidence work begins.
Translate the relevant requirements into clear actions, responsibilities and evidence needs.
Recognise genuine strengths, identify what is missing and prioritise the work that matters most.
Develop useful policies, processes, records and data without creating systems designed for a much larger business.
Complete the self-assessment accurately and prepare for submission, audit questions and any corrective actions with organised support.
The result is a clearer view of your readiness, a practical improvement plan and structured support through the parts of the certification journey where expert help adds value.
Every business starts from a different position. Our five-stage process creates a clear route from initial scoping to submission support, while keeping the work proportionate to your business.
We establish the proposed certification boundary, worker count and applicable route. We review your current position, identify early risks and give you an honest view of the likely work.
Output: proposed scope, initial readiness findings and next steps.
We review what you already have across the relevant requirements, identify missing or weak evidence and separate important gaps from lower-priority improvements.
Output: prioritised gap and evidence plan.
We help you close priority gaps through proportionate policies, processes, records and data. The aim is to strengthen real business practice, not simply produce documents.
Output: agreed improvements, evidence and action tracking.
We help you turn the work into clear, accurate and supportable assessment responses, with evidence mapped consistently and unresolved questions recorded before submission.
Output: completed responses and pre-submission review.
We support you through submission, third-party audit questions and agreed corrective actions. B Lab and the assigned Assurance Provider remain responsible for formal decisions and the final certification outcome.
Output: organised submission, audit response and corrective-action support.
You should not need to commit to a full certification project before you understand what the work could involve.
Our paid review gives you a structured starting point
Choosing the right B Corp adviser is about more than understanding the assessment. You need someone who can understand your business, interpret the requirements and turn them into practical action across the whole organisation.
With more than 20 years of sustainability experience, we bring a wider perspective to B Corp Certification. We help small businesses connect the requirements with their existing practices, identify important gaps and build proportionate evidence and systems.
When you work with us, you can expect:
B Corp requirements translated into clear, manageable actions for your business.
Work prioritised according to its importance, effort and wider business value.
An honest view of your readiness, potential barriers and realistic next steps.
Working alongside you to gather evidence and strengthen business practices.
Support available from initial scoping through preparation, submission and beyond.
Our goal is not simply to help you complete an assessment. It is to help you strengthen the policies, evidence and business practices behind it, leaving your business better prepared for B Corp Certification and future sustainability requirements.
"Gareth went above and beyond in trying to formulate our submission for B Corp certification. He was extremely professional and took steps to fully understand our business, products and everything in between."
Not Sure Where to Start? Book a Free B Corp Readiness Call
Not every business is ready to begin certification work immediately. These resources and related services can help you take the most relevant next step.
Whether you are considering B Corp Certification, have already started the assessment or need help understanding what the new requirements mean for your business, GB Sustainability can help you clarify your position and identify a practical next step.
Whether you would like to ask a question, understand how the process may apply to your business or discuss support in more detail, we are here to help.
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