What is the B Corp certification process and timeline for drinks companies?

B Corp certification takes significant time to complete. The process typically takes **over a year**, with no way to speed it up despite B Corp working on shortening timelines and changing the whole process this year.

Key requirements and tips from members: - **Written documentation** — have comprehensive written documents for everything, as this helps with validation during the accreditation process - **Score proximity matters** — if your current impact score is close to 80, certification may be challenging, as you'll likely lose a few points during the accrediting process and may fall short of the threshold - **No expedited contacts** — members confirmed there are no insider contacts or ways to speed things along

Members recommend starting preparation early and being thorough with documentation, as the validation process is thorough and lengthy.