B Corp support
Simplifying B Corp. amplifying impact.
B Corp certification is not just a milestone. It is a mindset shift. At SAGE, we have been through this journey ourselves. Becoming a certified B Corp encouraged us to question how we do business, how we engage with our stakeholders, and how we hold ourselves accountable to the environment. We have renewed our certification in 2021, and then in 2024-25, everytime increasing our score.
That personal experience shapes how we support others. We do not just offer checklists and templates. We take time to understand the heart of your business. Whether you are beginning with a baseline or refining an existing strategy, we guide you through the entire process. This includes eligibility checks, readiness assessments, and aligning your governance, employee practices, supply chain, and environmental approach with the B Impact Assessment.
We know where challenges can arise, which areas need focused effort, and how to embed systems that go beyond certification to create long-term strength. For us, B Corp is not about compliance. It is about building a business that lives its values every day.
FAQ's
What is a B Corp?
It’s a company that meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability.
How long does it take to get certified?
It typically takes 6–12 months, depending on your baseline and readiness.
Do we need to change our legal structure?
Yes, companies must legally commit to balancing profit and purpose, which may involve amending articles of association.
What is the B Impact Assessment?
It’s a free tool used to measure your company’s impact across governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.
Do you help post-certification too?
Yes, we support improvement tracking, recertification, and integrating B Corp ethos into everyday practice.
What we offer
B Impact Assessment (BIA) gap analysis and improvement roadmap
Support in evidence collation and documentation
Training on B Corp ethos and standards for internal teams
Legal pathway support for governance alignment
Recertification preparation and post-certification strategy
Our collaborative process:
Orientation and feasibility
Understand your business model, purpose journey, and assess B Corp readiness.
Gap assessment and priority setting
Use the BIA to score current performance and highlight key areas for action.
Documentation and Submission
Support evidence collection, upload, and B Lab queries for verification.
Governance and Legal alignment
Guide compliance with B Corp legal requirements and board-level adoption.
Embedding and Training
Enable internal alignment through B Corp-focused trainings and integration tools.
Outcomes you can expect:
Readiness assessment report
An objective assessment of current scores and feasibility of achieving certification.
Customised BIA roadmap
A step-by-step improvement plan across the five B Corp impact areas.
Documentation toolkit
Structured templates and guidance to support strong evidence submission.
Legal alignment plan
Clear steps to meet governance-related requirements of B Corp certification.
Team buy-in and culture shift
Internal understanding of B Corp values and greater cohesion around sustainability goals.
Where are you on your B Corp journey?
Whether you are newly inspired by B Corp or ready to start the application, we help you navigate the process with purpose and precision. We believe in not just scoring points but building principles.
Our approach
We combine detailed familiarity with the B Impact Assessment and practical experience of guiding diverse companies, transforming the certification process into a learning journey that strengthens your business DNA.
Why choose SAGE for your B corp support?
We have walked the path ourselves as a certified B Corp and helped others get there. Our support goes beyond paperwork, into mindset, systems, and long-term value.
