Achieve B Corp™ Certification in Africa with our Expert Consulting
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Start your B Corp Certification journey today
Our Services follow a pathway to Certification (and beyond) via three phases:
ONBOARD & ACCELERATE
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Assessment Preparation
Process Orientation
Through an initial onboarding and kick-off, we help you understand the journey ahead and outline the first steps.
IMPROVE & VERIFY
Review and Verification
LAUNCH & ACTIVATE
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Certification and Beyond
Animarem helps you understand the BIA tool, which measures the impact on workers, the community, the environment and customers.
B Impact Assessment™ (BIA) Setup
We will outline the necessary data and documentation needed to complete and submit your assessment accurately.
Assessment Completion
Required Documents and Data
If desired, Animarem guides the company through the BIA, ensuring that all questions are thoroughly answered and supported by evidence.
Guided Assessment
In most instances, companies work through the BIA independently and our B Leader conducts an initial review before meeting with you to discuss their findings and troubleshoot tricky areas.
Remote Review
We offer expertise in pinpointing areas where you can enhance your social and environmental practices to meet B Corp standards.
Identifying Improvements
After refining the assessment, Animarem conducts a thorough review to ensure all information is accurate and complete.
Comprehensive Review
We verify that the company's practices meet B Corp criteria and suggest any necessary adjustments, liaising with B Lab™ if required.
Alignment Check
Developing an Improvement Action Plan: If your score does not meet the 80 points threshold, Animarem will work with you to create an action plan addressing any gaps or areas for improvement.
Improvement Action Planning
We provide guidance on implementing sustainable practices and policies that align with B Corp standards.
Implementing Sustainable Practices
Submission Assistance: Animarem assists in submitting the assessment for review by B Lab.
Submission and Evaluation
We support you throughout the evaluation process, responding to any inquiries or requests for additional information from B Lab analysts who undertake the Verification.
Evaluation and Verification Support
Upon successful evaluation, we help guide you on the early steps of celebrating and embedding your B Corp status.
Celebrating Certification
If desired, we continue to provide ongoing support and guidance, helping the company maintain its certification and improve both impact and performance.
Ongoing Support
How our B Leaders support your Certification journey
Our B Leaders are expert guides for your journey rather than an outsourced service to ‘get it done’ for you. This is because B Corp Certification intrinsically requires commitment and ownership on the part of the company undertaking certification.
The roles we do play include mapping your Certification journey, aligning stakeholders, providing expert advice and guidance throughout the process and holding project accountability to help you maximise your score.
Of course we also provide guidance on policies and documentation requirements, although these are best originated through the company itself. See our Resources page for more information on the type of asset available.
The Business Case for African B Corps
Not only is B Corp Certification beneficial at a company level to promote sustainable business practices, but in local trade it can be a real brand differentiator given the necessity of ethical and transparent business practices.
Beyond domestic business, B Corp Certification is an excellent indicator to international companies and fellow global B Corps that your business is a trustworthy, quality partner on the continent.
In this instance, companies marketing products to international audiences would benefit from the B Corp trust mark. In addition, those attracting international capital or resources onto the continent could gain a competitive advantage from being Certified.
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Join the Vibrant B Corp Community
Connect, Collaborate, Create Impact
We are committed to building a vibrant community of likeminded business leaders.
We connect entrepreneurs, the public sector, NGO’s and movement makers by hosting events, masterclasses and community gatherings to progress our collecting thinking and doing.
Enjoy a few snaps from our recent B Corp Summer Social in Cape Town - we look forward to seeing you at the next one!
B Corp Community Summer Social - Cape Town.
Our Experts Will Guide You All The Way
We are the B Corp experts on the African continent. Trusted Guidance by Animarem.
Animarem is a Country Ally to the B Corp movement for South Africa.
We were previously the B Corp Market Builder for Southern Africa.
Our consultants are trained B Leaders and have worked either directly with, or for, B Lab.
We have a Southern and East Africa footprint, but can work globally if desired.