Six top tips to know when applying for B Corp certification

Ecosurety became B Corp certified in 2020, as we committed to put people and planet at the same level of profit, using business as a force for good.
This was a big moment for us and I was lucky enough to lead Ecosurety through the certification journey. I have been working on improving on our sustainability path since then.
Over the past years I have been approached by many businesses looking for advice around the certification process. Having recently spoken about Ecosurety’s journey to B Corp during a Future Leap event in our Bristol community, I thought I would share some tips here that I wish I’d known before I went through the certification route!

1. Don’t wait!
To apply for B Corp certification, you need to fill in a questionnaire named B Impact Assessment (BIA). The sooner you complete this online assessment, the sooner you know how close you are from certification. Access to the B Impact Assessment is free, and I would encourage any business interested in becoming a B Corp to spend the time filling it in honestly (it’s confidential, no need to beef up your responses). Doing this will enable you to see where your business currently stands in terms of sustainability. It will help you either make the decision to go for the certification or discover if more work is required beforehand.
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