Our commitment, made official
Losee Consulting is now B Corp Certified. For us, becoming a certified B Corp formalises what has always mattered to us and validates the way we operate every day.
“It gives us an opportunity to profile that essential element of what we are as a business.”
– Scott Losee, Director, Losee Consulting
The journey to becoming a Certified B Corporation prompted us to take a closer look at our practices. Take a closer look with us at what it takes to become a B Corp, from completing the assessment and gathering evidence, to understanding our score and the internal changes we made along the way.
The B Corp certification process
B Corp certification is completed through the B Impact Assessment (BIA), an online tool that evaluates social and environmental performance across the organisation. While the experience will differ depending on size, sector and maturity, the process generally follows six key steps.
1. Register on the B Impact Assessment portal
Organisations begin by creating an account on the BIA platform, gaining access to the assessment and allows responses to be saved and updated over time.
2. Complete the B Impact Assessment
The assessment asks detailed questions across multiple impact areas. Responses are scored based on both practice and evidence, encouraging consistency between what an organisation does and how it is documented.
3. Gather data and documentation
After giving a first pass at completing the assessment in full, we started by gathering internal data, policies and supporting documentation. This included governance documents such as HR policies, non-financial data demonstrating our environmental practices and initiatives, supplier information, and evidence of management practices.
4. Improve your score if necessary
A minimum of 80 points is required for certification. For many organisations – us included – this stage involves identifying gaps, formalising processes or strengthening policies to better reflect existing practices.
5. Evaluation and verification
Once submitted, the assessment is reviewed by B Lab. Selected responses are verified, and additional evidence may be requested to confirm accuracy and alignment with the scoring criteria
6. Certification
Following successful verification and legal requirements, certification is granted. To remain part of the B Corp community, recertification is required every three years, encouraging organisations to demonstrate ongoing progress and uphold the B Corp commitment to continuous improvement.
It is also worth noting that the B Corp certification standards are continually evolving, with B Lab introducing more rigorous requirements over time to strengthen impact and accountability across the B Corp community.
The B Impact Assessment
The B Impact Assessment evaluates performance across five domains. Together, they reflect a broader understanding of organisational success, one that considers how a business can be used as force for good.
The B Impact Assessment is dynamically weighted based on an organisation’s size, sector and business model. While all organisations are assessed across the same five domains, the points available and emphasis within each domain can vary.
Within this context, Losee Consulting proudly achieved an overall B Impact Score of 82.7, with a notable contribution from the Customers domain. For a service-based consulting firm, this demonstrates the tangible impact of our work and how our services consistently deliver value to the organisations we support.
Lessons from the B Corp Journey
As sustainability professionals, we strive to ‘walk the talk,’ and as a growing business, we are proud of the efforts we have embedded into our operations.
One of the key lessons from the B Impact Assessment process was seeing how governance underpins the entire B Corp framework. It reinforced that strong governance ensures good practices are not dependent on individuals, but are supported by clear processes, documented policies and accountability mechanisms.
For us, this involved formalising existing processes and introducing new ones where needed, such as the Home Offices Environmental Stewardship Policy and the formalisation of Ethical Engagement Procedures aligned with ISO 20400. Establishing these structures helps guide decision making, maintain consistency over time and turn good intentions into reliable, repeatable practice.
Why Certification Matters
Based on our experience, B Corp certification can be valuable at different stages of a business’s sustainability journey.
If you’re unsure whether B Corp is right for your business, think of it like this:
It’s for you if you’re already doing good work.
B Corp certification acts as a testament to your current practices. For organisations with strong governance, clear policies, and embedded sustainability practices, the process is often straightforward, as the assessment provides a well-recognised, third-party verification of what is already in place.
It’s also for you if you’re just starting the journey.
For organisations newer to structured sustainability and governance processes, certification offers a clear framework for learning, identifying gaps, and evolving over time.
In both cases, the value lies not only in achieving certification, but in the discipline and clarity gained through the process itself.
Have further questions?
Contact the team at Losee Consulting for more information or guidance on how to comply with the new mandatory climate reporting requirements.
Ana Laura Rosa
BBiolSc
Ana Laura is a Sustainability Consultant completing a Master of Environment (Sustainability) with a Bachelor of Biological Science in Conservation. At Losee Consulting, she supports carbon management, infrastructure sustainability, and business case assessments, specialising in data analysis, emissions calculations, and ensuring accurate sustainability metrics.