and foremost as problem solvers. They are specialists in coming up with amendments and evaluations to address pressing and potential issues. This naturally shares an alignment with the values of B Corp certification by B Lab, a global non-profit network set up to validate companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. As of writing, there are currently more than 5800 certified B Corporations in 85 countries and over 158 industries. Each company must measure its impact in five areas: workers, customers, governance, environment and community. B Corps then ranks the company’s positive social and environmental impact using the B Impact Assessment. It must receive a score of 80 or more points to be verified, which is resubmitted every three years for assessment. Once certified, a company’s
