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Certification Readiness

We compare your organization against the standard, such as B Corp or EcoVadis, close the gaps with you, and prepare the evidence.

At a glance

The problem

You've decided to get certified, or a client or funder requires it. The standard is long, the evidence is scattered, and nobody on the team has time to lead it.

Timeline
Flexible. It depends on the standard, your starting point, and your team's availability.
Format
A first assessment, then regular working sessions and a full review before you submit.
Delivery
Remote or in person.
Investment
On request.

Who it's for

  • Organizations with a certification target and someone inside who can own it.

Who it's not for

  • Anyone who needs the certificate next month, or wants it without making real changes.

What's included

Deliverables, depending on what you need

  • A gap analysis
  • An action plan with owners
  • The policies and documents you're missing
  • An organized evidence file

How it starts

  1. We assess you against the standard.
  2. We agree on the action plan.
  3. We close the gaps and build the evidence.
  4. We review the full submission before you send it.

Standards we prepare you for

We support the full path to either certification, from the first assessment to the final submission.

  • B Corp Certification

    We guide you through the B Impact Assessment and the other B Corp requirements, find the gaps, and prepare the evidence for your submission.

  • EcoVadis

    We prepare your questionnaire and supporting documents across the themes EcoVadis rates: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. We also help you improve your score.

Previous work

Project
B Impact Assessment

The problem

Alsina, a global provider of solutions for concrete structures with over 650 employees, needed to know how far it stood from B Corp standards.

What I did

For 3 months, I analyzed more than 20 internal documents, worked with 5 leaders to gather data across more than 200 criteria, and ran a gap analysis against the standards.

The result

As a result of completing the B Impact Assessment, Alsina received an action plan with more than 80 targeted recommendations for its teams.

Frequently asked questions

Can you guarantee we'll get certified?

No. B Lab and EcoVadis make that decision. We make sure you know your gaps and submit with complete evidence.

Should we choose B Corp or EcoVadis?

B Corp certifies your whole company and suits organizations that want to show their mission publicly. EcoVadis is a sustainability rating that large buyers often ask of their suppliers. If a client asked you for one, start there.

Do you submit the application for us?

We prepare it with you, and you submit it. The account and the evidence stay yours.

Are the certification fees included?

No. You pay those directly to B Lab or EcoVadis.

How long does it take?

That depends on your starting point and your team's availability. The review time on their side is outside our control.

Don't know which one to go for? Read more about each one in this article: B Corp or EcoVadis? Differences, pros and cons, and how to choose Coming soon

Ready to talk about where you're headed?