feedback, and updated regularly.The intent is not to chase every tech trend but to ensure the framework stays relevant and focused on what truly matters: impact, accountability, and transparency. SEVEN IMPACT AREAS AND TRANSPARENT REPORTING The certification framework now centers on seven Impact Topics: 1. Government Affairs and Collective Action 2. Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) 3. Fair Work 4. Environmental Stewardship and Circularity 5. Human Rights 6. Purpose and Stakeholder Governance 7. Climate Action To remain certified, companies must demonstrate progress across all seven areas. Importantly, reporting is now aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and other international frameworks, giving stakeholders a clearer, more comparable picture of corporate performance. This shift builds trust not only with customers but also with regulators and investors, who increasingly look to recognized benchmarks when evaluating corporate sustainability claims. BUILT WITH THE COMMUNITY, BUILT FOR SCALE These changes were not drafted in isolation. The new standards are the result of 26,000+ pieces of stakeholder feedback, alongside consultation with academics, policymakers, business leaders, and community organizations. The process reflects the movement’s DNA: collaboration and accountability. It also acknowledges the urgent context in which businesses operate today. Climate change is accelerating. TRANSFORMING THE GLOBAL ECONOMY TO BENEFIT ALL PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, AND THE PLANET. Business for Good At B Lab U.S. & Canada, we believe business can do more than make a pro t—it can build a better world. As the nonpro t behind B Corp Certi cation, we work with companies we work with companies that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. Follow the B Corp movement. usca.bcorporation.net 55 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08 B LAB
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