TL;DR
B Corp certification shows companies balance profit with social and environmental care.
Requires transparency, legal commitment, and scoring 80+ on impact assessment.
Over 8,000 B Corps worldwide; many in the Netherlands (e.g. Tony’s Chocolonely, Triodos Bank).
Certification involves assessment, verification, legal changes, fees, and renewal every 3 years.
Regreener helps companies become B Corps and improve sustainability.
Introduction
More and more companies are choosing to do business differently: in a way that balances profit with care for people and the planet. These companies unite that mission under the B Corp label. In the Netherlands, dozens of businesses have already been certified. But who are they, and what makes them truly sustainable?
What is a B Corp?
A B Corp (short for Benefit Corporation) is an internationally recognized certification for companies that operate with respect for people, the environment, and society. The label is issued by the nonprofit organization B Lab and represents a new standard for responsible business.
B Corps distinguish themselves by:
Transparency about their social and environmental impact
A legally anchored mission that goes beyond profit
Accountability to employees, customers, community, and the planet
There are now over 8,000 certified B Corps worldwide, and the number is growing fast, especially in the Netherlands.
How do you become a B Corp?
The certification process is thorough but highly valuable. Here’s how it works:
Complete the B Impact Assessment - score your company across five categories: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers
Earn at least 80 points – only companies that demonstrate measurable positive impact are certified
Verification by B Lab – your answers are reviewed and supported with documents and interviews
Amend your legal structure (for Dutch BVs) – legally anchor your purpose in your company statutes
Pay an annual fee – scaled to your company’s revenue
Recertify every 3 years – to show continuous improvement and commitment
25 Well-Known B Corps in the Netherlands (and what makes them sustainable)
Here are 25 well-known B Corps in the Netherlands and what makes each of them unique when it comes to sustainability.
🍫 1. Tony’s Chocolonely
Fights for 100% slave-free chocolate. Transparent supply chain and higher wages for cocoa farmers.
💳 2. Triodos Bank
A sustainable bank. Invests exclusively in social and environmental initiatives.
💧 3. Dopper
Reusable water bottles. Fights plastic pollution and funds clean water projects globally.
🧺 4. Seepje
Natural cleaning and laundry products made from Nepalese soapnuts. 100% plant-based and fair trade.
📱 5. Fairphone
Modular, repairable smartphones. Uses conflict-free minerals and ensures fair labor conditions.
🩲 6. Yoni
Tampons and sanitary pads without plastic or perfumes. Fully transparent and toxin-free.
🚽 7. The Good Roll
Recycled toilet paper. Donates 50% of profits to sanitation projects in developing countries.
👖 8. MUD Jeans
Circular jeans with a lease model. Made from recycled cotton.
👓 9. Ace & Tate
Eyewear made from bio-acetate and recycled materials. Transparent CO2 footprint per frame.
🏕️ 10. Patagonia
Outdoor brand with an activist mission. Industry leader in sustainable entrepeneurship.
🍼 11. Naïf
Natural skincare for babies and adults. Packaging made from sugarcane-based bioplastic.
🌯 12. Karma Kebab
Plant-based kebab made from celeriac. Locally produced and event-focused.
🧼 13. Botma & van Bennekom
Handmade soaps without palm oil or plastic packaging. Zero-waste production in Friesland.
🛒 14. Marqt
Grocery chain focused on ethical supply chains, organic products, and transparency.
🌍 15. Regreener
ClimateTech company helping companies measure, reduce and offset carbon emissions.
📈 16. Spring Impact
Consultancy that helps scale social impact with a data-driven approach.
💬 17. Innate Motion
Brand strategy agency helping companies become more human and purposeful.
🌈 18. Rainbow Collection
Sustainability consultancy guiding brands through B Corp certification.
🎨 19. Heldergroen
Creative agency focused on purpose-driven campaigns. Opens its offices to activists after hours.
🧮 20. Impact Institute
Measures and reports social and environmental value. Supports impact-based business decisions.
♻️ 21. Circle Economy
Supports the transition to a circular economy with data, tools, and insights.
🚚 22. Seenons
Logistics platform that enables circular waste streams for businesses.
🚤 23. Plastic Whale
Fishes plastic from Amsterdam canals and turns it into boats and designer furniture.
🌿 24. De Clique
Collects and processes business food waste locally into new circular products.
🧺 25. Blycolin
Supplier of circular hotel linen. Reduces water, energy use, and textile waste.
Want to Become a B Corp? Regreener helps you with (re)certification
Interested in becoming a B Corp but don’t know where to start?
Regreener supports businesses on their path to certification and helps them become more sustainable. We guide you every step of the way:
Support with the B Impact Assessment
Strategic advice to improve your impact score
Guidance on legal adjustments
Communication and positioning as a B Corp
Curious about where your business stands today?
Take the free Regreener Sustainability Scan and discover your opportunities or get in touch with us right away.
