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What is the B Corp certification process for drinks brands, particularly regarding articles of association changes and revenue reporting for resubmission?

B Corp certification in the community has a dedicated sub-group. Several members have recently completed the process. **Articles of association changes:** Multiple members have completed this step; connect via the dedicated B Corp member group for detailed guidance on requirements. **Revenue reporting for resubmission:** When resubmitting to B Corp, you may encounter a system limitation that only allows submission of a single revenue figure (rather than separate gross and net), with certification points calculated as a percentage of that number. - **Gross revenue (including duty) is the standard submission.** Members who have completed resubmissions report that B Corp expects gross revenue including duty, not ex-duty net revenue. This aligns with industry standard practice for drinks brands. - **Both gross and net should be tracked internally**, even if only one can be submitted to the system. Members track both figures for their own compliance and donation calculations. - **For points-based metrics (e.g. charity donations as % of revenue):** Members calculate these against gross revenue including duty, which is what they submit to B Corp. Members recommend connecting with the private B Corp founder group (link available from community moderators) for real-time support, as several founders are actively navigating resubmissions and can offer current guidance on system quirks and B Corp's latest expectations.