B Corp 2.0 Is Coming: What you actually need to know

No more cherry picking. No more chasing points.

B Corp is getting a major overhaul. From 2026, every certified business will need to meet minimum requirements across all impact areas, not just the ones you are strongest in.

If you are certified already (or planning to be), here is what is changing, what it means for you, and how to prepare without drowning in spreadsheets.

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TL;DR (Because we get it)

• B Corp is levelling up
• Minimum standards across 7 impact areas
• Old system retires June 2025
• New standards launch 2026

👉 We have built tools to make the transition easier, smarter, and even enjoyable.

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What Is B Corp 2.0?

The current B Corp system lets businesses score points in their strongest areas. That ends in 2026.

From then on, you will need to meet minimum requirements across all 7 areas:

1. Purpose & Stakeholder Engagement
2. Fair Work
3. JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)
4. Human Rights
5. Climate Action
6. Environmental Stewardship
7. Government Affairs & Collective Action

👉 No more gaming the system. Just real impact, everywhere it counts.

Timeline Check

• December 2025 → last chance to certify under the current system
• 2026 → new B Corp standards go live
• Already certified? You will roll over into the new requirements at your next review

⚠️ Heads up: if you are in a controversial industry (fossil fuels, tobacco, prisons) and more than 1% of revenue comes from that, you may not be eligible.

How Long Does It Take?

On average, our clients spend 1 to 2 hours a week working on B Corp and certify in 12 to 18 months (longer for large companies).

We make it easier with:

• A personalised B Corp roadmap
• A built in B Impact Assessment template
• One tool to automate B Corp certification from start to finish
• Policy templates, training decks, and even those awkward team emails

Think of it as your B Corp consultant without the invoice shock.

How to Avoid B Corp Burnout

• Break it down: one task per week, no overwhelm
• Build a cross team project squad
• Celebrate small wins (cake optional but recommended)
• Keep the “why” front and centre, this is about business as a force for good

How Futureproof Can Help

At Futureproof, we simplify the entire B Corp journey:

• Free B Corp workshops (with real examples and questionable jokes)
• A platform that gives you a roadmap, templates, and automation
• Expert support for B Corp certification and recertification

👉 Want to prepare for B Corp changes without burning out your team?
Join a free session or let’s chat. No pressure, just good advice.