B Corporation certification of "social and environmental performance" is a private certification of for-profit companies, distinct from the legal designation as a Benefit corporation.

What does B in B Corp stand for?

Many people use the terms “B Corp” and “Benefit Corporation” interchangeably. ... B Corp (short for Certified B Corporation) is the term used for any for-profit entity that is certified by the nonprofit B Lab as voluntarily meeting higher standards of transparency, accountability, and performance.

Who gives B Corp certification?

There are Certified B Corps in more than 50 countries around the world. Use our B Corp Directory to search by keyword, location, or industry. Who certifies B Corps? B Corp Certification is administered by Standards Analysts at the non-profit B Lab.