Standards Sprint: Get Certification Ready - Workshop 1

Overview

Designed for both aspiring and recertifying B Corps, particularly those on the Medium, Small, Micro, and Company Without Workers (CWW) tracks, the Standards Sprint is the next phase of your learning journey.

The Sprint helps participants translate knowledge into action by:

• Deepening understanding of the Impact Topics

• Providing facilitated discussion spaces to ask questions and share experiences

• Supporting progress within the B Impact App

• Enabling peer learning among companies at similar stages of the certification journey

Who should attend

• Certified B Corps preparing for recertification

• Companies pursuing B Corp certification for the first time

• Organisations on the Medium, Small, Micro, and Company Without Workers (CWW) tracks

  
  

Programme Structure

The Standards Sprint consists of three facilitated sessions delivered over two months. Participants may attend individual sessions or join the full series.

• Workshop 1 - Governance Impact Topics and Certification Project Management - 21 July 2026 | 2:00–3:30 PM

• Workshop 2 - Environmental Impact Topics and Human Rights - 4 August 2026 | 2:00–3:30 PM

• Workshop 3 - Fair Work, JEDI and Audit Readiness - 18 August 2026 | 2:00–3:30 PM

Before You Begin

To get the most value from the Standards Sprint, participants are encouraged to complete their company setup in B Impact before attending their first workshop. This will confirm their company track, size, and sector, and ensure they can follow along with the discussions and activities. If you have any questions about completing your company setup, contact the team at B Lab Singapore.

Participants should also complete the relevant Thinkific courses before each workshop. 

Standards Sprint Workshop 1: Foundation Requirements, Governance Impact Topics and Project Management

This workshop lays the groundwork for a successful certification journey. Participants will work through the Foundation Requirements in the B Impact platform before exploring the Governance Impact Topics: Purpose and Stakeholder Governance, and Government Affairs and Collective Action. We will explore key requirements and implementation considerations for Medium, Small, Micro, and CWW companies. The session will conclude with practical guidance on project management to help teams organise their certification efforts effectively.

• Foundation Requirements – Complete the Legal Requirement, Eligibility, and Risk Profile sections

• Purpose and Stakeholder Governance – Review requirements, including grievance process, stakeholder governance and responsible marketing policy

• Government Affairs and Collective Action – Review requirements and examples of collective actions

• Ask the Experts – Project management discussion with James Kelly from Adelie (B Corp).

Recommended Pre-Work

Complete the following Thinkific courses:

• Purpose and Stakeholder Governance

• Government Affairs and Collective Action
  

About Adelie

Adelie brings deep experience supporting companies on their sustainability journeys, from achieving sustainability certifications and producing ESG reports to developing sustainability strategies and driving long-term transformation.

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Our work helps clients navigate complex climate and ESG challenges, meet regulatory requirements, build internal capability, and position sustainability as a driver of resilience, risk mitigation, and long-term value. Adelie has a global presence and has offices in Singapore, the UK, the USA, and Switzerland.

About James Kelly

James is a sustainability consultant specialising in B Corp certification, ESG strategy, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability transformation. Prior to joining Adelie, James spent over four years at B Lab UK, where he supported and exchanged with more than 2,000 companies on their B Corp journeys, including some of the UK’s most recognised purpose-driven businesses.

Based in Singapore, James brings deep expertise and practical knowledge of certification frameworks and ESG strategy, helping organisations translate sustainability ambitions into meaningful business transformation.