B Corp is widely recognised as the broadest ESG certification and the strongest one currently available.  There are also many other certifications that examine specific elements of a company’s performance (Fairtrade, ISO, CDP, GRI, etc.). These certifications or standards are generally considered complementary to B Corps, but do not replace it. This is for the various reasons we have alluded to:  Cross-cutting analysis. When you go through the BIA, you will find the questions classified into five areas of impact aimed at stakeholders. Governance, Workers, Community, Environment and Customers. This is where B Corp certification really stands out from others as it enables you to study your impact from all angles.  Recognition. We also note that consumers and the “youngest” employees already know all about the B Corp label. Community. The journey doesn’t stop when you obtain your label; quite the opposite, it has just started. B Corps form a very tight community where you will encounter peers who, like you, prefer to share their good practice rather than the sterile “go it alone” approach. Score gaming. Being awarded a score per question is quite a spur and encourages the company to continuously better itself. Having said that, B Corps don’t have to choose between the B Corp certification and other standards. Some certifications are even recognised and awarded points in various sections of the BIA. B Lab considers other certifications complementary. If your company already meets other standards, this will probably make things easier for you as it means you have already set up data gathering systems and processes and you know what your tracking indicators are.  B Lab works constantly with the GRI, for instance. We have a study available comparing the BIA and the GRI.