FAQs: B Lab’s approach to managing risk and understanding negative company impacts

Last updated: 19 November 2024

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Risk Standards and Controversial Issues (overview)

• Companies with direct involvement in controversial industries (when the company is part of the industry - occurs when a company’s own actions or omissions directly leads to adverse impacts. In this case, the company could be ineligible for B Corp Certification, or need to meet additional requirements in order to proceed)

• Companies with clients in controversial industries (when a company is not directly involved in a controversial industry or practice, but has clients in such industries, and may be required to meet additional requirements in order to be eligible for B Corp Certification.)