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ajm-7890	Steiner, Susan D.; Faifman , Leon; Pittz , Thomas G.; Nykaza , Arlene E.	Durability of the B Corp Certification: Implications for Research and Practice	2025	10	.pdf	application/pdf	3845	173	41	American Journal of Management Vol. 25(4) 2025 1 Durability of the B Corp Certification: Implications for Research and Practice Susan D. Steiner The University of Tampa Leon Faifman The University of Tampa Thomas G. Pittz The University of Tampa Arlene E. Nykaza The University of Tampa This study analyzes the characteristics of 7,598 companies that achieved B Corp certification from the certification’s inception in 2007 through 2022, including 1,849 that later decertified. Keywords: B Corporations, B Corp certification, values-driven business, corporate legitimacy, global adoption, sustainability standards INTRODUCTION Corporate certifications have a long history of both success and failed implementation.	cache/ajm-7890.pdf	txt/ajm-7890.txt