“To be a company on the B Corp list is an honour… Most significantly, going through this process puts you on the right side of history for the planet and for people.”
Martha Lane Fox · The TimesB Corps are for-profit companies verified to meet high standards of social and environmental performance.
They’re purpose-driven and create benefit for all stakeholders - not just shareholders. The movement envisions a global economy that uses business as a force for good.
To be blunt: increasing consumer pressure and government legislation mean businesses need to at least start thinking like a B Corp.
From the EU’s Green Deal to Doughnut Economics, there’s now both practical and ethical pressure to evaluate your impact on people and planet - and many positive outcomes to gain.
Top talent increasingly chooses employers with genuine, proven purpose.
Win business from customers who care how, not just what, you sell.
Stand out to the fast-growing pool of impact-focused capital.
Unite your team around a shared, measurable mission.
Turn good intentions into verified, lasting change.
Open doors with procurement teams that now require it.
A globally trusted mark that tells your story for you.
Get ahead of tightening legislation before it lands.
“An ethical approach, far from being a barrier to profits, is actually the secret to success.”Julian Richer · The Ethical Capitalist
“The world’s most complicated tax return.”Octopus Energy’s Group CEO, on the B Impact Assessment
Over a quarter of a million companies worldwide have started it - yet only around 10,800 have completed it.
It begins with Foundational Requirements covering your legal obligations and a Risk Profile, then opens into seven topics of requirements and sub-requirements, tailored to your company’s size, sector and industry.
After leading the process internally at her two previous companies, Fran experienced first-hand both the immense challenge of certification and the huge value it delivered. She’s now on a mission to make it a meaningful, efficient - and even enjoyable - journey.
Pay as you progress through the four stages. Invest in each step when you reach it - so the cost follows the work, and you always know exactly where you stand.
Take it one stage at a time - and stage four is on us when you complete the first three.
Fran’s expertise, patience and unwavering support throughout our B Corp journey was invaluable. From guiding us through the complexities of certification to keeping us on track and focused, she was absolutely instrumental in making it happen. We’re beyond grateful!
Thank you, Fran, for your guiding hand through the B Corp application. We’re so grateful for the time and attention to detail that got us through in a very short space of time. We thoroughly enjoyed working with you and would highly recommend your services.
There are so many sustainability consultants out there, but Fran’s extensive business background in the UK and USA means she really understands brands and operations, and the opportunities of an ethical approach. We loved working with her!
We couldn’t have done it without her! B Corp certification is invaluable to a company, but notoriously difficult - over half of applicants fail. Fran guided us expertly, becoming part of our team throughout the journey while keeping us focused and enthusiastic. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
I wholeheartedly recommend Fran to anyone looking for guidance with B Corp certification - she was an outstanding partner. In a world full of big expensive agencies and automated software, having a passionate expert in your corner makes all the difference. Fran’s hands-on approach, warmth, and depth of understanding made a complex process smooth and meaningful. She became an extension of our team and had a massive positive impact on our business. Have a chat with her - I promise you won’t regret it!
Working with Fran has been a fantastic experience. She was incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and helpful from start to finish. She provided excellent advice, valuable resources, and always took the time to answer any questions we had. Her guidance made the whole process much smoother and less stressful. I would highly recommend Fran to anyone looking for expert support and genuinely outstanding service.
Fran was easy and enjoyable to work with. Really understood and championed our business through the process.
Fran’s calm, expert guidance was invaluable in helping Hire Purpose achieve two highly demanding B Corp Impact Business Models: Serving Underserved Populations and Support for Purpose-Driven Enterprises. If you need B Corp support, whether it’s to project manage the process, navigate the heavy technical evidence burden, or even if you’re looking for a critical friend and ally, she’s your person - I can’t recommend Fran highly enough!
Fran was an exceptional partner on our B Corp certification journey! She combined deep expertise with a warm, approachable style, guiding us through every stage with absolute clarity and reassurance. Fran truly championed what makes Randall & Payne unique, providing spot-on advice, excellent in-person sessions, and swift answers at every turn. Her support made a daunting process feel smooth, positive, and genuinely exciting - we always knew we were in safe hands. I can’t recommend Fran highly enough to any organization seeking top-tier B Corp consulting.
Fran is super diligent, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a great hand-holder through the B Corp process.
Whether you want full-package guidance or just a hand with the tricky parts, Fran will meet you where you are and take you all the way to certified.