What is Cultivating Capital’s B Corp Consulting Project?
Transforming B Corp certification from a mere cost center into a powerful growth driver — that’s the core mission here. Many B Corps find themselves certified but stuck, with one of their biggest assets just sitting there, unused. Cultivating Capital steps in to change that narrative. This project focuses on unlocking the profits needed to power your mission and amplify your impact. It’s about moving beyond certification as a compliance exercise and using it strategically to support real business growth.
Main Benefits of the Cultivating Capital Approach
Here’s what makes this project stand out:
- 100% success rate: Every B Corp client has successfully recertified.
- North America’s oldest B Corp consultancy, trained by B Lab as Consultants and Verifiers.
- Recipient of the 2024 Hal Taussig Award — the highest honor in the B Corp community.
- First-of-its-kind ROI Framework created exclusively for B Corps.
- Actionable recertification roadmap with implementation support.
- Practical growth plans designed to drive sales and marketing.
Measuring and Managing ROI from B Corp Certification
One of the biggest challenges B Corps face is figuring out how to actually measure the return on investment from their certification. Cultivating Capital offers a unique ROI Framework tailored specifically for B Corps. This framework helps businesses not just protect their certification but actively leverage it to fuel growth. It’s about turning what’s often seen as a compliance hurdle into a strategic asset that drives real results.
Recertification Roadmap and Growth Plan
Recertification can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Cultivating Capital provides an actionable roadmap that guides businesses through the process with clarity and confidence. Alongside this, they help build and execute practical growth plans that align with the company’s mission and market goals. This dual approach ensures that certification isn’t just maintained but used as a springboard for expanding sales and marketing efforts.
Core Values Driving the Project
The project is deeply rooted in values that go beyond business as usual. Transparency is key — withholding information only creates unequal power dynamics, and Cultivating Capital embraces integrity above all else. There’s a strong sense of purpose, recognizing the urgency of today’s environmental and social challenges. Solutions are sought that benefit all stakeholders, and community-building is at the heart of the work. Finally, honoring wholeness means acknowledging the complex, varied human experiences behind every business journey.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth — by driving sustainable business growth.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production — through promoting sustainable business practices.
- SDG 13: Climate Action — by encouraging businesses to integrate sustainability into their core operations.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals — fostering collaboration within the B Corp community and beyond.
Why Cultivating Capital Stands Out in Sustainability Consulting
Founded in 2010, Cultivating Capital believes business can be a force for good — harnessing capitalism’s power to create meaningful change. Their deep experience and award-winning leadership make them a trusted partner for B Corps looking to move beyond certification as a checkbox. Instead, they help companies tap into the full potential of their B Corp status to grow sustainably, build community, and make a real impact. It’s consulting with heart, purpose, and proven results.
