Certified B Corp Companies Across Industry Sectors
The B Corp certification, administered by B Lab, verifies that a business meets rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. As of 2025, over 9,500 companies across 160+ industries in 102 countries hold this certification — making the B Corp directory one of the most comprehensive global ESG benchmarks available.
Sector Distribution
B Corps span virtually every industry, though concentration varies significantly:
| Industry Sector | Share of All B Corps | Avg. B Impact Score |
|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 12.4% | ~95 |
| IT Software & Services | 7.0% | ~92 |
| Management & Financial Consulting | 6.2% | ~89 |
| Marketing & Communications | 5.9% | ~88 |
| Forest Management | <1% | 111.2 (highest) |
Highest-Scoring Sectors
Sector averages reveal where B Corp principles are most deeply embedded. Forest management leads with an average score of 111.2, followed by credit providers at 110.4 and environmental remediation at 104.3. These niche sectors often outperform larger consumer-facing industries because their core operations inherently align with environmental stewardship.
Enterprise-Scale B Corps
The movement has expanded well beyond small businesses. Danone achieved full global B Corp certification in 2025, becoming the largest B Corp in the world. Veeva Systems became the first publicly traded company to certify while listed on the NYSE. Amalgamated Bank is the largest B Corp-certified bank in the United States.
The Certification Standard
Companies must score a minimum of 80 points on the B Impact Assessment, which evaluates five dimensions: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers. The median score for all businesses that complete the assessment is 50.9 — meaning certified B Corps perform roughly 60% above the benchmark. Beginning in 2026, B Lab is rolling out V2.1 standards with significantly updated requirements.