BCORP Assessment Process Flashcards

What is the name of the online tool used by companies to measure their social and environmental performance when pursuing B Corp certification?

Answer: B Impact Assessment (BIA)

The B Impact Assessment (BIA) is the free online tool developed by B Lab that companies use to evaluate their impact across workers, community, environment, and governance.

What minimum score must a company achieve on the B Impact Assessment to qualify for B Corp certification?

Answer: 80 out of 200

Companies must earn a minimum verified score of 80 out of 200 points on the B Impact Assessment to qualify for B Corp certification.

How often must B Corps complete a recertification process to maintain their B Corp status?

Answer: Every 3 years

B Corps must recertify every three years by completing an updated B Impact Assessment and meeting the current certification standards.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five impact areas evaluated in the B Impact Assessment?

Answer: Marketing Effectiveness

The B Impact Assessment evaluates five areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers — marketing effectiveness is not one of them.

During the B Corp certification process, B Lab may conduct an on-site review of a company's operations. What is the primary purpose of this review?

Answer: To verify that the company's BIA responses accurately reflect actual practices

B Lab's on-site review is conducted to verify that the answers provided in the B Impact Assessment are supported by actual company documentation and practices.

What happens to a company's B Impact Assessment score if it has operations in multiple countries?

Answer: The assessment adjusts questions based on the company's operational context and locations

The B Impact Assessment adapts its questions and benchmarks based on a company's size, sector, and the geographic markets where it operates.