How to navigate your B Corp recertification: Deadlines, pathways and what’s next    

“Recertification isn’t just a checkbox—it’s your opportunity to prove your business is leading the way in credible, accountable sustainability.” 

As a follow-up to our deep dive on the new B Corp certification standards, this article helps you navigate the practical steps for your company’s recertification journey. With the new standards now in effect, understanding your specific pathway and deadlines is critical to maintaining your B Corp status—and your market credibility (1). 

Why recertification has changed 

B Lab’s overhaul of the B Corp certification process responds to tougher regulatory demands, especially from the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) directive. The new model replaces the old points-based system with phased, mandatory requirements across seven impact topics. This ensures every certified company demonstrates real, sustained impact—not just a one-time score. 

Key drivers for these changes include: 

• Closing loopholes in the old system that allowed companies to offset weaknesses in one area with strengths in another. 
• Aligning with regulatory frameworks like ECGT, which demand credible, externally verified sustainability claims. 
• Raising the bar for what it means to be a B Corp, making certification a true mark of leadership and accountability. 

What’s different about recertification now? 

• No more points: Every company must now meet non-negotiable requirements in all seven impact areas, from climate action to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). 
• Phased compliance: You’ll need to meet “Year 0” requirements at recertification, with additional requirements at Year 3 and Year 5—ensuring continuous improvement. 
• External verification: All B Impact Assessments are now handled by third-party reviewers, increasing rigour and credibility but also scrutiny and documentation needs (1).
• Regulatory alignment: Especially for B2C companies in the EU, compliance with the ECGT directive by September 2026 is non-negotiable—old certifications won’t be enough. 

Which recertification path applies to you? 

Are you unsure about what is required for the next B Corp re-certification?

Take our short survey to find out what is the next step, tailored to your organisation!

Additionally, you can check the table below to find your pathway, based on your recertification window, company size, and whether you’re a B2C company in the EU. 

What does this mean for your business? 

• Act early: If your recertification is due before June 30, 2025, you can still use the old standards, but you’ll need to prepare for the new model at your next cycle. 
• Prepare for more rigour: Large enterprises and all companies recertifying after 2025 must meet stricter, externally verified requirements. 
• B2C in the EU? The ECGT directive means you must be fully compliant with the new B Corp standards by September 27, 2026—regardless of your previous certification status. 
• No more cherry-picking: Every company must meet minimum requirements in all seven impact areas. Continuous improvement is now built into the B Corp assessment journey. 

How Nexio Projects can help 

Navigating these changes can be complex, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a long-standing B Corp and trusted advisor, Nexio Projects offers: 

• Readiness assessments for the new B Corp standards 
• Multi-year compliance roadmaps tailored to your business 
• Support with documentation and third-party verification 
• Strategic advice for embedding sustainability into your company’s DNA 

Don’t leave your certification to chance

Contact Nexio Projects today to discuss your recertification plan and ensure your business is ready for the new era of credible, accountable sustainable business practices. 

If you are curious to know more about how to become a B Corp, or B Corp’s benefits for your business read our article with the newest standards.

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Source:

1. Nexio Projects, (no date). Navigating the new B Corp certification: what has changed and why it matters. Available at: https://nexioprojects.com/navigating-the-new-b-corp-certification-what-has-changed-and-why-it-matters/ (Accessed: 25 June 2025).