B Corp Month: Why Now Is the Time to Become a B Corp (and How Software Can Help)

It's the end of March, which means we're coming to the end of B Corp Month — which has seen a number of events across the UK and globally celebrating businesses committed to putting people and planet at the heart of what they do.

B Corp was founded in 2006 by a group of entrepreneurs who'd seen the company they built and sold become something different — its mission clipped — in the hands of another owner. They realised that there could be a different way and so they went about founding B Corp which has grown to include over 10,000 companies around the world.

In 2025, B Lab introduced the new B Corp standards, now rolling out to both new applicants and those re-certifying — raising expectations around accountability, transparency, and impact.

The Reality of Becoming a B Corp

There's a strong commercial case for B Corp certification. It signals credibility to the market and resonates with partners and customers alike. B Lab reports that UK B Corps have historically grown revenues around 28% faster than comparable SMEs.

But, having led the process for one of the UK's first companies to become a B Corp, I've seen firsthand that the process isn't always easy.

For growing businesses, B Corp certification can feel like a burden — requiring coordination, documentation, and ongoing data collection. Beyond certification, embedding the new B Corp standards into day-to-day operations is often an even bigger challenge.

It can become something companies revisit every three years, rather than something built into how they operate.

Why Software for B Corp Certification Matters

This is where software for B Corp can make a real difference.

While technology won't define culture, it can simplify the process — helping teams stay organised, engaged, and aligned. The right tools reduce the administrative burden and make it easier not just to become a B Corp, but to maintain it.

We help companies:

• Automate B Corp data collection through built-in assessments
• Create policies aligned with new B Corp standards using AI support
• Track emissions, energy, water, and waste in one place
• Run automated risk assessments and manage risks
• Document product impact and capabilities
• Build and track strategies like climate transition and biodiversity plans

All of this feeds directly into reporting — helping automate B Corp data collection and disclosures, saving time while improving accuracy.

The platform also tracks progress, highlights gaps, and suggests actions — turning certification into a continuous, manageable process which helps you improve — not just to get the certification or the score you're seeking — but in real operational terms.

Thinking About Becoming a B Corp?

Whether you're starting out or adapting to the new B Corp standards, the right approach — and the right software for B Corp — can make all the difference.

If you're looking to become a B Corp or want software to manage B Corp certification and streamline your process, get in touch.