B Lab Germany
B Lab Germany is a non-profit organization that supports companies in taking social and ecological responsibility. It promotes B Corp certification and offers educational programs to create a sustainable and just economy. Together, they are shaping a better future for people and the planet.
About B Lab Germany
editB Lab Germany is part of a global movement of certified B Corporations dedicated to using business as a force for good. As a non-profit organization founded in late 2020, B Lab Germany offers educational programs and tools that support entrepreneurs in demonstrating and implementing their responsibility regarding environmental and social awareness.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of B Lab Germany is to harness the power of entrepreneurship to solve social and ecological challenges. Through a rigorous certification process, B Lab empowers companies to achieve high standards in social and ecological performance, transparency, and accountability. The organization promotes an economy where profit and purpose are aligned and advocates for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative future.
B Corp Certification
editThe B Corp certification is a comprehensive process that requires companies to continuously measure and improve their social and ecological impacts. Companies seeking certification must achieve at least 80 out of 200 points in the B Impact Assessment, a tool that evaluates impacts on governance, employees, community, environment, and customers. This certification is not just a mark of quality but a promise to consider the interests of all stakeholders.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editB Lab Germany promotes the stakeholder approach, signaling the end of the shareholder approach, where all activities of a company are focused on profit maximization. Instead, the needs of all stakeholders are actively considered. The organization supports companies in designing their business models to do no harm and benefit all. Through regular recertification every three years, it ensures that companies continuously work on their social and ecological impact.
Community and Collaboration
editB Lab Germany targets responsible entrepreneurs, founders, and their teams, as well as representatives from like-minded organizations, media, academia, and politics. The organization is part of a global network advocating for a sustainable and fair economy. Through events, workshops, and the B Leader network, B Lab Germany provides a platform for exchange and collaboration to establish a responsible economy as the new status quo.
Commitment and Growth
editIn 2023, B Lab Germany welcomed over 40 new B Corps and celebrated the 10th anniversary of the European B Corp movement. The organization continues to strengthen the B Corp community in Germany and Europe and drive the transition to a more sustainable economy. With initiatives like the B Corp Bootcamp and Open Office Hours, B Lab Germany supports companies on their path to (re)certification and fosters ongoing dialogue about sustainable business practices.
B Lab Germany invites companies to become part of this movement and transform the economy together to create a better future for people and the planet.