Significance and Challenges of B Corp Certification in Japan

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Other Title
  • 日本におけるB コープ認証の意義と課題
  • －A Hypothetical Model of the B Corp Certification Process by Qualitative Research－
  • ―質的研究によるB コープ認証プロセスの仮説モデル―

Abstract

With the growing interest in ESG and SDGs, the number of B Corps, a certification system to support ESG management for unlisted companies originating in the United States, now exceeds 5,300 companies worldwide. However, only a few companies in Japan have yet to obtain B Corp certification. While empirical studies on B Corps are also increasing around the world, there are very few empirical studies on B Corps in Japan, partly due to the small number of certified companies. In this study, we interviewed six Japanese companies that have acquired B Corp, an international ESG certification for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and asked them to describe their experiences with B Corp certification. We then conducted a qualitative study of the results of these interviews to develop a model of corporate management activities toward certification. Specifically, we used a grounded theory approach to analyze the motivations and results of B Corp acquisition, as well as the evaluation of its effects and burdens on management, etc. We believe that this study provides a rare and original insight into the B Corp certification process in Japan by presenting an exploratory hypothetical model from a corporate management perspective.

Journal

  • Venture Review

    Venture Review 40 (0), 97-111, 2022-09-15

    THE JAPAN ACADEMIC SOCIETY FOR VENTURES & ENTREPRENEURS

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  • CRID
    1390861869684525824
  • DOI
    10.24717/jasve.40.0_97
  • ISSN
    24338338
    18834949
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
  • Abstract License Flag
    Disallowed

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