Resources

Resources to guide you through B Corp certification, improve your business practices or provide leadership support.

GENERAL INFORMATION

B Lab FAQ : Frequently asked questions about B Corps.

B Impact Knowledge Base : For information about certification in general.

Certification Requirements : Learn more about the three pillars of certification. 

Legal Requirements for Canadian B Corps : B Corps: Learn more about the legal implications of certification in Canada

B Corp Handbook (2nd Edition) : Learn all about the certification process in one document. Cost: $27.95 USD.

Certification tools : Link to tools developed by B Lab to assist you in your certification process.

An Entrepreneur's Guide to Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations : To better understand the differences between these two structures.

SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Certification guide for SMEs : An explanatory guide written for small to medium-sized businesses. 

Certification guide for large companies : An explanatory guide written for large companies.

Certification guide for related entities (subsidiaries, branches, divisions, etc.): To better understand how to certify a related entity.

Certification guide for startups under 12 months old : To better understand the specifics of the Pending B Corp Status option offered by the B Lab.

Position of NPOs at B Corp : To understand why nonprofits cannot be certified as B Corp.

Certification costs in Canada : Find out the costs associated with certification.

Documents to be provided during the assessment review : To learn more about the documents to be submitted during the assessment review.

Demystifying Scopes 1, 2 and 3 : To better understand Scopes 1, 2 and 3 related to GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions.

BEST PRACTICE GUIDES

Code of Business Conduct Best Practice Guide: To better understand how to create a code of conduct for your company step-by-step.

Guide to creating company policies: To help develop policies that are sustainable and will have an impact on your entire organization.

Guide to creating a governance committee: To maximize your company's accountability and inclusiveness.

Explanation guide on the Social Value Principles: Measure your impact through the Social Value Principles and use them to improve your impact strategy.

Guide to addressing climate change in business: Understand how to be a leader in climate change issues.

Guide to diversity and inclusion: To help you lay the groundwork for an impactful diversity and inclusion policy.

Guide to attracting a diverse workforce: To help you implement a plan to recruit employees from diverse backgrounds.

Guide to retaining your diverse workforce: To understand how to make your company welcoming and inclusive to all.

CASE STUDIES & PODCASTS

Podcast - B The Change : This podcast aims to inform and inspire people who are passionate about using business as a force for change.

Podcast - B Corp Effect (BDC) : This podcast was developed by the BDC and features the stories of entrepreneurs from different B Corps.

FOR CERTIFIED COMPANIES

B Hive Guide

Recertification for certified B Corps