Become a B Corporation

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Help build a new sector of the economy that harnesses the power of private enterprise to create public benefit. Become a B Corporation by following these simple steps below. These corporations are exercising leadership and influencing the marketplace beyond their company, region and industry by speaking with one collective voice. B Corporations are redefining what it means to be successful. 

Become a B Step 1
STEP 1: The B Survey and Report

The first step in becoming a B Corporation is taking the B Survey and seeing how you stack up against the new standard for social and environmental performance. Taking the B Survey usually takes about 60 to 90 minutes. Once you've completed the survey, you will receive the B Report that contains a composite score and if that score is above 80 (out of 200 points available), you can go to Step 2.

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Become a B Step 2
STEP 2: The Legal Roadmap

B Corporations must amend their corporate governing documents to incorporate stakeholder interests. This institutionalizes your values into the DNA of your company so they can better survive new management, new investors or even new ownership. The legal roadmap includes a step-by-step guide through this process. It's simpler than you think.

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Become a B Step 3 STEP 3: Download Class of '08 Term Sheet

Once you have successfully completed the B Survey, it's time to make it official. We have a simple 2-page term sheet that lays out the benefits and expectations of Class of 08 B Corporations as well as the B Corporation Declaration of Interdependence that marks your commitment to our shared mission.

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