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.
What is B Corp and why is it crucial for sustainable businesses?
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?
B Corp: definition, criteria and the importance of B Lab
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.
Action plan: the 5 stages of the B Corp certification process
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
Accelerate your B Corp Certification: save 100+ hours with Regreener
The path to B Corp is not easy. The biggest challenge for SMBs is gathering the necessary documentation for the B Impact Assessment (BIA), often resulting in 100+ lost hours. Verification by B Lab is rigorous, which is why many companies opt for external, strategic guidance.
As a ClimateTech partner, we are unique in delivering the environmental data you need to score immediately on the 'Environment' category of the BIA. We are the fastest route to successful certification. Get in touch with us here.
25 Famous B Corps in The Netherlands: from Tony's to Triodos Bank
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. Greenjobs
Greenjobs.nl is the job site for anyone who wants to work in the fields of the energy, climate, circularity or social impact.
🌍 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
Claim your B Corp Certificate faster with Regreener.
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