African businesses embrace sustainability and impact as keys to resilience and success
Business start-ups from across Africa are beginning to become aware and integrate sustainability and impact measurement into their corporate agendas and management strategies in order to develop their long-term potential. […]
Koa becomes the first cocoa fruit brand to join the B Corp community
November 16, 2022 Accra, Ghana – Koa receives recognition for its socially responsible business just five years after the establishment of its innovative cocoa fruit venture. The Swiss-Ghanaian start-up is […]
Earth Month – Celebrating 8 Years of Saving Kakamega Forest
Abel Barasa, an early friend of ECO2LIBRIUM’s Executive Director, once said, “It’s difficult to conserve on an empty stomach.” A true sentiment, indeed, especially in one of the most densely […]
Version 6 of the B Impact Assessment is Available for Public Comment
Following the Beta and Alpha beta testing period of Version 6 of the B Impact Assessment, the public comment period formally started on Saturday, September 15th and will run for […]
CNBC Africa: Using Business As A Force For Good
USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD. THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN AFRICA IS INCREASINGLY DEVELOPING BUSINESS STRATEGIES THAT LEAD TO SOCIALLY VALUED GOODS AND SERVICES. IN EAST AFRICA, B LAB […]
B Lab Announces Partnership with Animarem
B Lab is excited to announce the establishment of an additional partnership to extend our presence and regional representation in Southern Africa. In partnership with Animarem, B Lab hopes to […]
What does ‘Business as a force for good’ really mean?
Business as a force for good For years, the goal of business was to maximize value for shareholders. However, social consciousness is taking a seat in boardrooms with B Corp […]
Businesses: Have a Heart for Victims of Human Trafficking
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated many global inequalities, created new obstacles on the path to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and left millions of people at greater risk […]
B Lab Partners with UNGA’s SDG Action Zone for Global Goals Week
B Lab was a proud partner at this year’s UN General Assembly: SDG Action Zone: A collaborative space for engaging world leaders and emerging leaders to supercharge and accelerate solutions […]
From Shareholder Primacy to Stakeholder Governance in Africa
Why does business exist? Why do we do business? You will hear in many boardrooms and still taught in many business schools and curriculums as was declared by American economist […]