Multiple governing bodies and advisory bodies oversee the work of B Lab, the global B Corp Movement, and the requirements for B Corp Certification.

Multiple governing bodies and advisory bodies oversee the work of B Lab, the global B Corp Movement, and the requirements for B Corp Certification.
B Lab is governed by a dynamic process of broad, transparent, multi-stakeholder engagement. The Board of Directors establishes Advisory Councils to ensure continuous incorporation of best thinking and practices into B Lab's mission and activities. The Board also has ultimate decision-making authority on recommendations coming from the Advisory Councils and oversees strategy, budget and operations.
The Global Governance Council oversees the global growth of B Lab and the B Corp Movement. The 11-member council has representatives from each global partner organization, including B Lab US & Canada, and B Lab’s Independent Board of Directors. The responsibilities of the GGC include global expansion, policy strategy, amongst others.
Oversight of the B Impact Assessment is the responsibility of B Lab's Standards Advisory Council, an independent committee of 20-22 members, each with deep industry or stakeholder expertise. The Standards Advisory Council is divided into two subgroups — one to oversee the content and weightings for the version of the B Impact Ratings System that is appropriate for companies and funds in developed markets; the other for the version that is appropriate for companies and funds in emerging markets.
The Standards Advisory Council’s responsibilities include:
Decisions made by the Standards Advisory Council may be appealed to the Board of Directors.
CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES AND B CORP CERTIFICATION B LAB'S COMPLAINTS PROCESS
The B Impact Assessment is tailored to a company's size, sector, and market. When the need arises for more nuance in assessing the impact of particular topic areas, models, or industries, B Lab convenes expert working groups to develop standards for approval by the Standards Advisory Council. See a list of active and past working groups.