Carbon Accounting for B Corp
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Your footprint and B Corp
Under the current standards, Environmental Stewardship forms 1 of 5 'Impact Areas' that B Corps are scored against in the Impact Assessment. You'll be asked whether your business monitors greenhouse gas emissions, and what targets and policies you've put in place to reduce and offset your footprint.
For many B Corps, the environment is identified as a key area for improvement.
New Standards - getting prepared for 2026
From next year, the way B Corp's manage carbon is changing:
- Now: Measuring & offsetting = Voluntary
- From 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: Measuring & reduction plan = 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
Under the new Climate Action topic, you'll need to measure a full scope footprint, set a science-based Net Zero target, and build a Climate Transition Plan.
How we help
We help B Corps to:
- Measure a full scope carbon footprint in line with the GHG Protocol.
- Set a science-based Net Zero target (in line with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement).
- Build a Climate Transition Plan - spot opportunities to reduce emissions, and quantify their impact.
- Fund verified, high-integrity offsetting projects, including UK-based carbon removal.
We do this with easy-to-use software, including powerful decarbonisation modelling, plus one-to-one support from a carbon footprinting expert.
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FAQs
Some common questions around B Corp assessment.
The B Corp Impact Assessment is a rigorous tool developed by B Lab to measure a company's social and environmental performance. It evaluates various aspects of a business’s operations to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
The BIA evaluates companies in Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers. It examines accountability, sustainability, workplace practices, community impact, and how products or services create positive outcomes.
The Environment section evaluates carbon management. Questions cover tracking emissions, reducing GHGs, and using renewable energy. Actively managing emissions earns higher scores, showcasing environmental responsibility.
A minimum of 80 points is required for certification. Most companies score 80–100, while scores above 120 reflect exceptional leadership in sustainability and social impact.
The BIA covers governance, employee well-being, diversity, environmental practices, and customer impact. Questions are tailored by size, location, and industry for relevance.
Still have questions?
Get in touch to see how we can help with your Carbon Reduction Plan and complying with PPN 06/21.
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