Get Certified
Get Certified.
You've been running your business with purpose. Now it's time to make it official.
BCFG certification is designed specifically for small businesses — accessible, straightforward, and built around the values you're already living. It's not a months-long audit. It's a structured, supported first step that gives you third-party recognition for the commitment you've already made to People, Planet, and Profit.
Not sure if you're ready? Start with our free, 2-minute values alignment quiz.
If you're ready to go, the process begins with a 60-question online questionnaire — and we'll be with you every step of the way.
As one of just four standards recognized by the Oregon Secretary of State — and the only one based in Oregon — we've helped dozens of businesses across 13 states take this first real step
Those businesses that meet certification:
Receive a “Benefit Corporations for Good” certified digital badge for use on website, online communications and branded materials.
Get hard copy certificate ascertaining “Benefit Corporations for Good Certified.”
Receive 30 minutes of consulting time from a senior principal to assist you in actualizing and improving the principles of benefit corporations.
Receive special offers from other BCFGs
Attend members only quarterly Happy Hours for Good to meet other BCFG leaders
Participate in workshops designed specifically for purpose-driven leaders
Gain access to ongoing educational forums and materials regarding benefit companies and benefit corporations
Get reminders about annual recertification and mandatory submission of an annual benefit report and access to services to help them comply.
*In alignment with our values, Benefit Corporations for Good does not offer certification to businesses selling or practicing:
—Environmental degradation
—Fossil fuel products or services
—Gambling
—Guns or ammunition products
—Human Rights violations
—Racist policies
—Sexual exploitation
—Sexual orientation discrimination
