B CORP

What is a B Corp?

Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are companies verified as meeting standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. B Corps are part of a global movement using collective action to work towards a more inclusi

How do you become a B Corp?

Under version 1.6 of the standards, to achieve certification, companies complete an assessment in the B Impact platform and must meet a minimum of 80 points before submitting their assessment to be verified by B Lab. This requires a whole-of-business

Do businesses ever ‘fail’ the certification process?

B Corp Certification is a significant process requiring multiple stages of assessment and verification. During the initial stages of the process, certifying companies may not achieve the minimum number of points needed to certify. This is by no means

What score did VRG GRL receive?

VRG GRL scored 81.4 points on the B Impact Assessment. The minimum score for certification is 80. Points are earned through a range of questions that reflect the positive impact a company has through its operations and business model. Governance: 15.

Why did VRG GRL pursue B Corp Certification?

VRG GRL pursued B Corp Certification to embed accountability into the way the business operates as it scales. As the company has grown, it has become increasingly important to move beyond informal commitments and internal standards and to be independ

What are some of VRG GRL’s strengths in the B Impact Assessment?

VRG GRL’s strengths in the B Impact Assessment are most evident across people practices, community contribution, and governance systems that support accountability as the business scales. Internally, we have established progressive people policies, i

What are some of VRG GRL’s biggest social or environmental impact achievements in recent years?

In recent years, VRG GRL’s most meaningful social and environmental impact achievements have focused on building durable foundations rather than one-off initiatives. Socially, we have strengthened workplace benefits and formalised long-term community

What are some of the areas for improvement for VRG GRL?

We recognise there is significant work ahead and that many of our largest impacts sit beyond our direct control. Priority areas for improvement include increasing supply chain visibility beyond Tier 1 and Tier 2, expanding the use of lower-impact and

Did VRG GRL need to make improvements to certify?

Yes, VRG GRL did need to make improvements in order to certify. While many of the right practices were already in place, the B Corp process highlighted gaps in how those practices were documented, measured, and governed. A significant portion of the

How will you keep your customers informed of your progress on social and environmental goals?

VRG GRL will keep customers informed through a combination of structured impact reporting and ongoing updates across our website, FAQs, social channels, and EDMs. Our website will act as the central source of truth, housing impact updates, key commit