At the beginning of April, 2025, B Lab released a new set of standards for B Corp Certification, marking the most substantial revision in its 19-year history. These new standards aim to provide clear, actionable guidance for businesses to address urgent social and environmental challenges, such as climate change and inequality. Replacing the previous point-based scoring system, the updated standards require all B Corps to meet performance thresholds across seven critical Impact Topics: Purpose & Stakeholder Governance, Climate Action, Human Rights, Fair Work, Environmental Stewardship & Circularity, Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI), and Government Affairs & Collective Action. This shift promotes holistic impact management and increased transparency, setting a new benchmark for responsible business practices.

Developed through a multi-year stakeholder consultation, the standards align with global frameworks such as GRI, SBTi, and Fairtrade. They emphasize long-term accountability, with B Corps required to demonstrate progress at three- and five-year milestones.