B Corp NZ | B Corp Certification | Become a B Corp

Frankie is our B Consultant and B Facilitator. He is officially trained by B Lab on how to best assist with B Corp certification and how to use B Lab’s “B Impact Assessment” tool for most impact.

He regularly facilitates B Corp workshops, including co-leading the “Business for Good" Programme with B Lab and New Zealand Trade & Enterprise.

How we help

We give you total confidence through the entire B Corp journey. Achieve B Corp certification through a clear plan and timeline. With us on board, there’s no need to feel overburdened, stressed or confused by what is required.

We assist at any stage of certification process and tailor our help depending on where you’re at. We know that the B Corp journey is often long, usually daunting so we can shift how we work to suit your needs and complement your internal capacity.

1. Business case
Generate buy-in across SLT / Board, articulate the return on investment, understand the process.
2. First pass
Complete the BIA with accuracy. Be confident in your interpretation and what you need todo become a B Corp.
3. Score improvement
Identify opportunities to increase your BIA score. Expert assistance to formalise and improve business processes. Strategise and deliver projects that reshape your business’s sustainability performance and score.
4. Submission + verification
Collate or produce evidence ready for submission. Be guided through the verification process.
5. Embed + recertify
Better embed B Corp principles into your business. Empower your team in your purpose. See and realise opportunities for further improvement.

Our approach

Frankie is trained by B Lab on how to use the “B Impact Assessment” for maximum impact. Lean on his B Corp experience, critical eye for interpretation and structuring as well as personal relationships with the B Lab team to give you comfort and accuracy on your B Corp journey.

We generally offer two tiers of assistance. We tailor our hours and pricing to match your capacity and needs. If neither of these sound right for you, we are happy to figure a plan that does.

B Guided

Businesses that have started and need some help to build confidence, special assistance and a hand to get over the line.

Jointly develop a roadmap for success.
Project guidance + expert advice and coaching.
Regular “Work in Progress” meetings.
Fortnightly wrap-around support hours.

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B a Hero

Businesses that are keen but lack the understanding, capacity or time to achieve their B Corp goals.

Près takes ownership of project delivery and execution.
Hands on assistance to drive the project.
Dedicated hours each week.
Outsource the heavy lifting to us.

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Investors

Attract values-aligned investment,
gain better exposure to ESG investing

Community

Join a huge network of like-minded businesses
and leaders to drive global change

Customers

Earn loyalty from conscious consumers and stand out against competitors

Staff

Attract and retain talent,
engage staff as change agents

Answers To

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some common questions from our customers that may very well give you the answer you are looking for.

How does B Corp work?

B Corps are certified for their positive social and environmental performance using B Lab’s (the non-profit that runs the B Corp certification) “B Impact Assessment” or “BIA”. Companies must score 80 points in the BIA (out of around 220).

What is the “BIA”?

The BIA is about 250 questions assessing a company’s all-round sustainability performance. It gives points for positive impacts and practices. The questions (and their weighting) depend on your industry, size and location.

Can my business do it?

Yes, but it’s a journey. Don’t be fooled by the 80-point threshold – most businesses achieve ~50-60 on their first attempt. You need to be able to prove or have evidence supporting all points achieved. The BIA is comprehensive and digs into every corner of your business.

How much does it cost?

Undertaking the BIA is free, with fees applying for the certification process, and then an annual certification fee. These depend on your revenue and can be found on B Lab’s website.

We're in business for a clear purpose. Transition to an inclusive, zero-carbon, circular, regenerative future.

We understand the challenges and the unrealised solutions. We are positive, empowered.

Time for change.