Some recognitions validate what you have believed in from day one. Agoria, the Belgian federation for the technology industry, has highlighted our B Corp certification, an opportunity to explain what this label truly means and why it fits naturally into the way we work.
B Corp certification in the digital sector: 200+ criteria
B Corp certification is awarded following an independent audit covering more than 200 criteria. It assesses companies across five fundamental pillars:
This level of demand is still rarely reached in the digital sector — especially by companies in growth mode. Achieving it requires a genuine commitment, not a cosmetic effort.
A strategic issue for public organisations
5th floor primarily supports public organisations and highly regulated environments in their digital transformation journeys. In this context, certification takes on a particular resonance.
“When a public organisation launches a digital project, it assumes a responsibility that goes far beyond the IT scope. These projects have a direct impact on citizens, on the use of public resources, and on trust in institutions. B Corp certification allows us to formalise this responsibility within a recognised, measurable, and demanding framework.”
Vincent Warnimont — Co-founder, 5th floor
By joining the B Corp movement, 5th floor explicitly anchors these issues into its governance and operational practices.
Not a label — concrete choices
Unlike a simple accreditation, B Corp certification in the digital sector involves lasting structural changes within the company. It shapes:
- Governance Integration of the social and environmental mission into the company’s bylaws
- Transparency Publication of practices and results, supported by regular audits
- Business decisions A partnership-driven approach focused on long-term value creation rather than short-term optimisation alone
For 5th floor’s clients and partners, this certification sends a clear signal about how projects are designed, managed, and evaluated.
A commitment to continuous improvement
“Being B Corp certified does not mean being beyond reproach. It means accepting a framework that forces us to continuously question ourselves — our HR practices, our environmental footprint, our way of working, and the real impact of our projects.”
Florence Malbecq, CSR & Sustainability Facilitator · Lothar Petit, Scrum MasterIn this spirit, 5th floor commits to publishing its progress and identified areas for improvement every year, in line with the B Corp framework requirements.
A growing movement in the Belgian landscape
The number of B Corp certified companies in Belgium has been growing strongly for several years — reflecting a shift in expectations around governance, responsibility, and overall performance.
“We are convinced that these criteria will become increasingly decisive in the choice of partners, including in the context of public procurement. It is also our ambition to open up the debate on the place of impact and responsibility in the digital sector, beyond mere discourse.”
Vincent Warnimont — Co-founder, 5th floor
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All quotes are sourced from the Agoria article published by Lisa Lombardi on 26/02/2026: 5th floor rejoint le cercle des entreprises certifiées B Corp — Agoria
