Doing business
on purpose
Lead the way in doing better—for your company, for the people, and for the planet.
About Business on Purpose
Business on Purpose has supported over 400 companies using this tried and tested process to help clients assess and improve their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) utilising the B Corp process and B Impact Assessment (BIA).
Having supported hundreds of clients across a range of sectors, Andy Hawkins and his team of B Corp consultants are well placed to provide support to create meaningful change by integrating positive environmental and social impact into every aspect of your business.
They trusted us
“Business On Purpose was excellent in supporting our needs; prompt and proactive in communicating and thorough with their advice and guidance. Thank you!”
Polly Chappell – 3Adapt
You’ve provided an engaging and motivating process that has simplified what we found to be quite a complex and intimidating process. Thanks to you we’re well on our way to hitting our goals, improving our business and being BCorp certified.
Georgia Harris – 5Values
Business On Purpose is all knowing when it comes to B Corp, it was really helpful to have their support to kick start our journey.
Freya Evans – Altruistiq
As a purpose driven business, the B Impact Assessment helped us build the scaffold to support our intentions. Without the programme, we would have undoubtedly missed a number of key features fundamental for any business looking to demonstrate their sustainable credentials.
Simon Hall – Airway Medical
Why become a B Corp?
Recent research by B Corporation UK, reveals that B Corps in the UK outperform their SME peers.
They demonstrate faster growth, stronger employee retention and diversity, robust governance, community engagement, and higher innovation while maintaining equal success in securing external finance.
- Getting a B Corp certification connects you to a global network of businesses that inspire trust. As a B Corp, you’re not just meeting standards; you’re setting them.
- The B Corp Certification empowers you to foster deeper employee engagement, attract top talent, and articulate your mission with purpose to investors, clients, and customers.
- As a B Corp company, you gain a significant competitive edge based on a unique purpose-driven culture. That’s why we encourage you to do business on purpose.
Why work with Business on Purpose to become a B Corp business?
Becoming a B Corp is a journey that starts with measuring your social and environmental impact and continues with changing the way you do business. At Business on Purpose, we have developed an industry-leading ten-step programme that will make this journey smooth.
Designed to guide you through the process, this programme breaks down complex changes into manageable steps, helping you assess your impact, set goals, and implement and track sustainable practices.
This programme is usually delivered across a series of weekly support sessions. Your company would need to initially commit to a minimum of two hours of work each week.
Our "Couch to 5k" process
Our widely acclaimed “Couch to 5k” ten-step program has been very successful over the past four years. The Ten Step Programme is split into two separate phases, which are normally spread across 3 months.
This structured program ensures your company is well-prepared to achieve B Corp certification while building a resilient and impactful business.
What is the cost of becoming a B Corp
| Annual Turnover | Weekly Support | Monthly Support |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £150,000 | £200 | £75 |
| £150k – £2m | £400 | £125 |
| £2m – £10m | £1,000 | £300 |
| £10m – £20m | £2,000 | £500 |
| Over £20m | POA | POA |
Certified B Corps consistently outperform the market, attract and retain the best talent, clearly communicate your company’s ethics and values
– all of which is especially good for People, Planet and Profit.
Become a B Corp FAQS
How to become a B Corp
To become a B Corp, an organisation must complete the B Impact certification process and achieve at least 80 out of a possible 200 points. Transparency about the final score is required from the moment certification is achieved.
Points are awarded through the B Impact Assessment (BIA), an online questionnaire that evaluates actions contributing to a positive impact on the Triple Bottom Line the business framework encourages companies to measure and improve their social and environmental impact alongside their financial performance- the standard “bottom line.”
What is a B Impact Assesment BIA?
To become B Corp certified, companies have to complete the B Impact Assessment (BIA), a comprehensive questionnaire that determines a company’s impact on their community, employees, the environment, and beyond.
The BIA measures companies’ social and environmental impact through a deep dive into their internal policies, partnerships, environmental outputs, social contributions, metrics used for tracking impact, and methods employed to ensure that impact is positive.
After completing a wide range of questions, companies generate their B Impact Report that breaks down how they did in each section of the Assessment. At Business On Purpose, we support companies through the process of completing their BIA.
The questions require raw, quantitative data and information to accurately evaluate how your business impacts the world around it, near and far. The BIA is free to use and not exclusive to companies going through the B Corp certification process. However, completing the Assessment does not commit anyone to being reviewed.
This free assessment tool can be used by anyone who wants an impact audit, regardless of whether that means certification or not. B Corp certification represents the highest standards for better business practices across the industry.
The BIA is a great tool to measure and monitor your company’s impact, but it is also outrageously educational. Use it to discover aspects of social and environmental impact you have never considered finding a solution for or maybe haven’t even recognised as a problem.
How can I become B Corp Certified?
Any established for-profit company with at least one year of operation in a region covered by a Global Partner, Country Partner, or Market Builder is eligible to pursue B Corp Certification. There are no restrictions on company size—small startups and large corporations alike can qualify. However, certain businesses, including those under a year old, those with affiliated entities, or large multinational and publicly traded companies, may need to meet additional criteria and requirements.
