Post by B Lab

One of the most significant shifts in the new B Lab Standards is the recognition that individual business action is not enough. Real, lasting change — on climate, on human rights, on economic equity — requires companies to act together. And while this concept isn’t new to the B Corp community — under the previous standards, 76% of B Corps were already engaged in collective action — the new standards build on that foundation, and raise the bar. All B Corps will now be required to meet our Government Affairs & Collective Action Impact Topic and engage in collaborative efforts to drive systemic change, from mentorship and coalition building to policy advocacy and external research. Read more about how we’re harnessing the power of the collective in our 2026 Special-Edition Impact Report: https://bit.ly/4tTR3t3