We looked for a Miami hotel run by a certified B Corp and couldn't confirm one. Neither SH Hotels & Resorts, which runs 1 Hotels, nor any other operator of a hotel we can book in Miami shows up in B Lab's directory.
B Lab certifies companies rather than individual buildings, so a hotel would only count through the company that runs it. Until one qualifies, here's how the certification works, how to check it yourself, and the Miami hotel with the strongest building-level credentials we could confirm.
Why we couldn't list a certified Miami hotel
B Corp certification requires a company to open its governance, supply chain, and HR practices to third-party review. Most large hotel chains operating in Miami, including Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Accor, have not pursued B Corp certification. Some have their own internal sustainability frameworks or third-party environmental credentials, but those are a different thing.
We searched B Lab's directory for SH Hotels & Resorts and 1 Hotels and found no listing, and neither company's own site mentions B Corp. An earlier version of this page said otherwise; we couldn't back it up, so we took it out.
If you want Miami hotels with verified sustainability credentials, we have separate pages covering LEED-certified hotels and Green Key properties. Those lists are longer and cover a wider range of brands and price points.
The closest alternative we could confirm
| Hotel | Neighborhood | Star rating | In B Lab's directory | Eco credentials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hotel South Beach | South Beach, Collins Avenue | 5 | No listing found for SH Hotels & Resorts | LEED Silver, Green Key |
How to verify a hotel brand's B Corp status
- Search the B Lab directory at bcorporation.net using the parent company name, not the hotel name. Individual properties do not appear in the directory.
- Check the certification date. B Corps recertify every three years, so a company certified in 2022 should show a renewal by 2025.
- A hotel brand using B Corp language in marketing without appearing in the B Lab directory is not certified. The directory is the authoritative source.
- Property-level credentials like LEED or Green Key are separate from B Corp and are awarded to the building, not the company.
What B Corp certification means for a hotel stay
B Lab certifies companies, not properties. To certify, a company has to meet B Lab's minimum requirements across seven impact topics, which replaced the old points-based score, and change its governing documents so it is legally accountable to all its stakeholders.
For you as a guest, it would mean the company running the hotel is bound to those social and environmental standards. A hotel can also hold building-level credentials such as LEED or Green Key, which are separate from any B Corp status of the company behind it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a B Corp certified hotel in Miami?＋
We couldn't confirm one. We searched B Lab's directory for the companies that run the Miami hotels we can book, including SH Hotels & Resorts (1 Hotels), and found no listing. If that changes, this page will list it.
Is 1 Hotel South Beach B Corp certified?＋
Not that we could confirm. B Lab certifies companies, not buildings, and SH Hotels & Resorts, which runs the 1 Hotels brand, doesn't appear in B Lab's directory. The hotel does hold building-level credentials: it says it is LEED Certified Silver and was the first property in Miami Beach to get a 5 Key Green Key rating.
What does B Corp certification require from a hotel company?＋
The company has to meet B Lab's minimum requirements across seven impact topics and change its governing documents so it is legally accountable to all its stakeholders. Certified companies recertify every three years.
How do I check whether a hotel brand is B Corp certified?＋
Search for the parent company in the B Lab directory at bcorporation.net. The directory lists certified companies with the date they were certified. If the company isn't listed, it isn't certified, whatever its marketing says.
Why are there so few B Corp certified hotel brands?＋
Most large hotel chains operating in Miami are publicly traded corporations that have not pursued B Corp certification. The certification requires opening governance, supply chain, and HR practices to third-party audit and embedding stakeholder accountability into legal documents. Smaller, privately held hospitality companies are more likely to meet those structural requirements.
Is LEED certification the same as B Corp certification?＋
LEED and B Corp are separate credentials awarded by different organizations for different things. LEED, administered by the US Green Building Council, certifies a building's design and operational efficiency. B Corp, awarded by B Lab, certifies a company's overall social and environmental performance. A hotel can hold one, both, or neither.
Are there Miami hotels with strong sustainability credentials?＋
Yes. Several Miami hotels hold LEED certification or Green Key awards, including 1 Hotel South Beach. Those properties appear on our separate pages covering LEED-certified hotels and Green Key properties in Miami.
