The process can take anytime from 1 year or longer from when you start the assessment.
Currently we're experiencing record demand for certification so there are some wait times after submission - jump to submit and verify to read more.
A 12 month journey (sometimes longer)
Understand the business case
Read about why companies are becoming B Corps and the benefits of certification.
Pitch to your boss
Get senior team buy in from the start as you will need their help/expertise to complete the assessment.
Engage your team
More hands makes lighter work! If you're a larger company you will need info from various departments (e.g. HR, Legal etc...)
5+ hours
Do a first pass at the BIA
Contact us if you're >$100millon in revenue
We will need to scope your business to give you the best certification pathway forward. Please email support@bcorporation.com.au
Complete as much of the BIA as you can and bookmark questions to come back to later.
Tip: Get someone senior to do the first pass as they will likely have access to more info needed
3+ hours
Do final pass at BIA
2+ months
Collect documents and improve score
Collect missing info from team members and if your score is below 80 set goals to improve
Tip: Assign questions/sections to other team members
Add in new info from improvements and collected documents. If >80 submit, if below 80 improve your score
Tip: Allow time for score improvements
Certify
Your assessment has been verified, your score is +80 points, pay the annual fee and make your certification official!
9+months
Submit and verify
Pay submission fee and wait for our global standards team to review and verify your assessment.
Tip: Jump to our submit & verify page for more info
How much does it cost?
If you're in NZ calculate your revenue in AUD as we charge AUD.
Under $5M
$20,000
$25,500
$30,000
$35,000
$40,000
$45,000
$50,000
Up to $75M
Up to $100M
Up to $175M
Up to $250M
Up to $500M
Up to $750M
Up to $1B
$75M-1B
Up to $150k
Up to $500k
Up to $700k
Up to $1M
Up to $1.5M
Up to $2M
Up to $3M
$1,000
$1,100
$1,200
$1,300
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$5-50M
Up to $5M
Up to $7.5M
Up to $10M
Up to $15M
Up to $20M
Up to $30M
Up to $50M
$2,000
$2,500
$3,750
$6,000
$8,500
$12,000
$16,000
This pricing applies to new certifications from 1 July 2021 - for current Certified B Corporations paying annual fees prior to this date, legacy pricing will be applied.
A submission fee of A$250 now applies to Australian and New Zealand companies who submit their B Impact Assessment to begin the B Corp certification Review process. Learn more here.