The conference will include a series of presentations, discussions and interactive workshops, offering participants the opportunity to learn from the experiences of certified B Corp companies and discover new strategies for integrating sustainability into business models. The event will feature speakers from Romania and neighboring countries. Alongside local companies that have already obtained B Corp certification, the conference will also host organizations currently in the process of certification, offering an important perspective on the benefits and challenges involved.

Certified B Corp companies in Romania

The event is all the more relevant as the B Corp community in Romania continues to grow. Recently, new companies have joined the global network of businesses that integrate sustainability into their business models, thus strengthening the local ecosystem of B Corp certified organizations.

Danone Romania became the first multinational company in the region to obtain B Corp certification after being certified in 2024 as part of the Central and Eastern Europe regional group, which includes Bulgaria, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

“This achievement aligns Danone Romania with a global movement for sustainability that brings together over 6,000 companies across more than 80 countries and 150 industries, all meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability” declared Ivan Holub, Danone Central Eastern Europe Sustainability Leader.

Among the companies that joined the local B Corp community this year are Promateris, the first Romanian-owned company to receive this recognition, and Confident Agency, a local creative agency that integrates sustainability into communication strategies.

B Corp certification was also recently obtained by Ipanomi, a Romanian sustainable fashion brand focused on responsible production and timeless design, as well as by Natural, a Romanian brand that distributes products and gifts made from bio-based, plantable materials with international certifications.

"The process ( editor's note: for the certification) took almost a year and gave us a clear framework for analyzing, improving, and validating our impact — from natural materials and local production to how we engage with the community and the environment", said Mihaela Moisa, founder of Ipanomi.

Also, OTOTO, the only retailer of certified organic products, received B Corp certification in July. Since its founding, OTOTO stores have promoted internationally certified, biological, organic, responsibly made products or those from other B Corp certified companies.

Moreover, another 10 companies from industries such as food production, mobility, cosmetics, communication & branding, pharma, tourism, and IT are currently undergoing the certification process.

New requirements to certify companies

As interest in B Corp certification grows, companies need to align with new requirements. In March, B Corp standards were updated and companies seeking certification will need to meet new criteria starting 2026.

Companies that already have a B Impact Assessment in progress or will begin the certification process in 2025 will comply with the current standards. However, starting January 1, 2026, the new requirements will become mandatory for all companies seeking B Corp certification or recertification. During the conference, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about how these changes will impact businesses.

"This first-ever B Corp conference in Romania represents an important step for the local B Corp community and for all those who want to adopt responsible business practices", said Corina Radu, CEO of Impact Market Romania and co-founder of Better Business Alliance.

Participants will also have a direct social impact: 50% of each ticket’s value will be donated to the organization Ateliere Fără Frontiere, supporting projects for the labor market reintegration of individuals from vulnerable backgrounds.

The full agenda will be announced soon on the Better Business Alliance website.