Build a business that benefits people and the planet.
I guide you through B Corp™ Certification and recertification on B Lab’s Standards V2. I’m a B Corp™ Consultant, trained by B Lab, the nonprofit network behind the B Corp movement.
How I help.
Whether you’re an aspiring B Corp or an existing B Corp preparing to recertify, I work alongside your team on every requirement, from Self-Assessment to independent audit.
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B Corp™ Certification & Recertification
I work alongside your team to close gaps, gather evidence and prepare your submission, then support you through the independent audit. For existing B Corps, I plan your recertification on the new standards.
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Government Affairs & Collective Action
The standards now require every B Corp to take part in collective action, scaled to its size, and to have a public policy on responsible lobbying. I bring more than 20 years of advocacy experience and co-authored The B Corp Advocacy Toolkit, published by B Lab U.S. & Canada.
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Readiness Review & Roadmap
Find out where you stand before you commit. I review your company against each requirement of B Lab’s Standards V2, starting with the Foundation Requirements, and give you a prioritized roadmap with owners and timelines.
My background in the B Corp movement.
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Trained on B Lab’s Standards V2
I’m a B Corp™ Consultant, trained by B Lab to guide businesses through B Corp™ Certification on B Lab’s Standards V2.
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Listed in the B Corp Consultants Directory
You can find me in B Lab U.S. & Canada’s B Corp Consultants Directory, alongside other advisors trained on the standards.
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Co-author of The B Corp Advocacy Toolkit
Published by B Lab U.S. & Canada, The B Corp Advocacy Toolkit helps B Corps use their collective voice for policy change.
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Harvard research on B Corp advocacy
At Harvard University, I led applied research in collaboration with B Lab U.S. & Canada on strengthening policy advocacy across the B Corp movement, generating practical insights for B Corps, B Locals and fellow B Corp™ Consultants.
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Working with fellow B Corp™ Consultants
I’m part of the B Corp Consultants community. When a project calls for extra hands or specialist expertise, I team up with fellow consultants.
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Active in the B Corp community
As Advocacy Chair on the board of B Local NYC, I help B Corps use their collective voice for policy change.
Steven Deheeger
B Corp™ Consultant, trained by B Lab
I’m Steven (he/him). I guide companies through B Corp Certification and recertification, and help B Corps use their voice for systemic change.
For more than 20 years, I’ve led policy advocacy and collective action for social and environmental change. I co-authored The B Corp Advocacy Toolkit, and at Harvard University I led applied research on strengthening advocacy across the B Corp movement, in collaboration with B Lab U.S. & Canada. I also serve as Advocacy Chair on the board of B Local NYC.
When a project calls for it, I team up with fellow consultants from the B Corp Consultants Directory, where you can also find me, and I’m always glad to connect you with the right person.
Education
Harvard University
Master of Sustainability
The CUNY Graduate Center
Master’s in Labor and Industrial Relations
Community
Advocacy Chair, B Local NYC board
Member, B Corp Consultants community
Based in
New York City and the Hudson Valley
Working with companies worldwide
Outside work
Mountain search and rescue in Vermont and New Hampshire
Questions companies often ask.
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To certify, a company needs to be an incorporated business that has operated for at least 12 months and earns most of its revenue in a competitive market. B Lab’s eligibility page has the full criteria. If you’re not eligible yet, you can still start preparing. The standards make a practical roadmap for building positive impact into how you run and grow your business, so you’re ready when the time comes.
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It depends on your company’s size and how many gaps you need to close. After the readiness review, you’ll have a realistic timeline. Once you submit, the timing of the audit and the certification decision rests with the assurance provider and B Lab.
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There are two separate costs. B Lab charges a certification fee based on your annual revenue, and part of that fee covers the independent audit. For U.S. and Canadian companies, see B Lab U.S. & Canada’s fees for new B Corps and existing B Corps. My fees depend on your company’s size and how much support you need. After a short intro call, I’ll send you a fixed quote.
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Standards V2 replaces points-based scoring with requirements every company must meet, scaled to its size, and an independent assurance provider approved by B Lab audits your submission. A strong past score doesn’t carry over automatically, so a readiness review shows what needs updating before your recertification date. B Lab’s guide to the new standards has more detail.
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You can, but starting early helps. B Lab U.S. & Canada’s guide to recertification recommends starting about 15 months before your recertification date. Some requirements take months to put in place, like new policies and data collection, so an early readiness review leaves time to close gaps.
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Yes. Every B Corp takes part in collective action, and the number of actions grows with company size. It can include mentoring, contributing to research, collaborating with other stakeholders, promoting public policy or thought leadership. Every B Corp also needs a public policy on responsible lobbying.
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No. Certification goes through B Lab’s process, including an audit by an independent assurance provider approved by B Lab, and no consultant can promise the outcome. What I can do is make sure you understand every requirement that applies to you, your evidence is complete and organized, and you go into the audit prepared.
I’d love to hear about your company.
Whether you’re preparing for certification, planning your recertification, or just want to know where you stand, send a note about your goals and any key dates.
Prefer email? steven@stevendeheeger.com