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Sustainable business in Africa (VI/VI): Turning waste into value
By Samuele Tini, Host of The Sustainability Journey podcast This is part six of a six-part series on sustainable business practices in Africa. You can
Sustainable business in Africa (V/VI): Purpose in the wild and the case of Emboo River
By Samuele Tini, Host of The Sustainability Journey podcast This is part four of a six-part series on sustainable business practices in Africa. You can
Sustainable business in Africa IV/VI: Bees with purpose — Upendo Honey
By Samuele Tini, Host of The Sustainability Journey podcast This is part four of a six-part series on sustainable business practices in Africa. You can
Sustainable business in Africa (III/VI): Spring Valley Coffee in Kenya
By Samuele Tini, Host of The Sustainability Journey podcast This is part three of a six-part series on sustainable business practices in Africa. You can
Sustainable business in Africa (II/III): B Lab Africa
This is part two of a three-part series on sustainable business practices in Africa. You can find part one here. Setting the stage: sustainability’s relevance in
B Lab Africa 2023 Summit
By Janet Ndugire, Senior Account Manager, Gong Communications Last week, hot on the tail of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit the week before, I had
Best for the World Discontinuation
Important Announcement: Best for the World Discontinuation Best for the World, our annual celebration of businesses achieving high scores across the five pillars of the
Mantaray Africa Certifies as a B Corporation
Mantaray Africa is now part of a community of over 6 200 businesses globally who have certified as B Corps. Mantaray Africa is certified as
How can you integrate the environmental, social and economic dimensions?
Nairobi, Kenya-Ecommerce in Africa is on the rise. There will be “half a billion e-commerce users by 2025, which will have shown a steady 17%
Daproim B Corp Catch Up
Fondée en 2006, Daproim Afrique est une entreprise sociale d’externalisation qui offre des services de gestion de données en volume de qualité et abordables à
Meilleure pratique : Maintenir et gérer le capital de réputation
Warren Buffet – Nous pouvons nous permettre de perdre de l’argent – même beaucoup d’argent. Mais nous ne pouvons pas nous permettre de perdre notre
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
Developing Digital Solutions for Sustainable Development in Ghana
Robert Okine is the founder and CEO of Better World Systems, Bewsys. He is a passionate advocate for the SDGs and wants to play a
Rwanda Becomes 6th Country in the World to Pass Law on Conscious Business Practices
Rwanda just passed Benefit Corporation Legislation, becoming the 6th country in the world to provide this option to businesses in Rwanda. This is a leap in the
Financing Africa for Sustainable Development
An interview with Philli Smit, Impact Manager at Zoona, which is a Certified B Corp in Zambia. She speaks to us about how they are utilizing
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
Are Millennials influencing a shift in business priorities?
Though social impact is not a new concept, it is moving closer to the forefront of corporate concerns as social responsibility becomes a priority for
B Lab East Africa Supports Women Empowerment through the SDGs
Mtindo Design Studio, a social enterprise in Uganda was awarded $2000 after emerging winner in the SDG Impact Challenge organized by B Lab East Africa. As part of
Businesses in Africa contributing to good health and well-being
We caught up with Olivelink Healthcare, who provide timely and quality healthcare to vulnerable people in Kenya, to deep dive into SDG 3 In an
Celebrating Sustainable Businesses in Africa
In recognition of businesses that have taken the step towards B Corp certification, B Corps around the world run a collective campaign during the month
One Planet, One Health
We caught up with Danone Egypt, who are bringing health through food to many people in Egypt In an interview by email, B Lab Africa
Changing the future of plastics in Africa
We caught up with Mr Green Africa, the first recycling company in Africa to be Certified B Corporation, who are changing the perception of plastic
Changing the World One Brand at a Time, For Good!
We caught up with Brands on a Mission, who are changing the world – one brand and one public health issue at a time. In
Celebrating Sustainable Businesses in Africa
In recognition of businesses that have taken the step towards B Corp certification, B Corps around the world run a collective campaign during the month
Businesses in Africa contributing to good health and well-being
We caught up with Olivelink Healthcare, who provide timely and quality healthcare to vulnerable people in Kenya, to deep dive into SDG 3 In an
B Lab East Africa Supports Women Empowerment through the SDGs
Mtindo Design Studio, a social enterprise in Uganda was awarded $2000 after emerging winner in the SDG Impact Challenge organized by B Lab East Africa.As part of a
Rwanda Becomes 5th Country in the World to Pass Law on Conscious Business Practices
Rwanda just passed Benefit Corporation Legislation, becoming the 5th country in the world to provide this option to businesses in Rwanda. This is a leap
Rwanda Becomes 6th Country in the World to Pass Law on Conscious Business Practices
Rwanda just passed Benefit Corporation Legislation, becoming the 6th country in the world to provide this option to businesses in Rwanda. This is a leap
B Lab Extends Regional Representation to Mauritius and Sister Islands
26th November 2020: A historic global culture shift is underway to harness the power of business to help address society’s greatest challenges such as climate
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Talkenomics: The social entrepreneur
Watch the full segment of K24 Inside Business Talkenomics on The social entrepreneur. B Lab East Regional Director Olivia Muiru ,and John Ambuya, Founder and
Impact: The new measure of success
January 2nd marked one year since we started setting up B Lab East Africa, the first African regional hub to support the B Corp movement
Greyfos Consulting on why they are crazy about Sustainability
“We want to leave better children for the planet not only a better planet for the children, because we know our environment suffers mostly under
Join the Founding African B Corps Class!
B Lab East Africa is now working on launching the B Corp African class in September 2018 and we are offering a 50% discount on current annual
Your Business Should be a Force for Good: An Open Letter to Business Leaders from B Lab Founders
By Andrew Kassoy, Bart Houlahan, and Jay Coen Gilbert, Founders of B Lab B Lab has spent the past ten years serving a community of
Celebrating 10 Years of Impact at SOCAP 2017
In October, thousands gathered in San Francisco for Social Capital Markets (or SOCAP for short) 2017 Forum, an annual impact investing conference that brings together social entrepreneurs
Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Key takeaways from B Corp Champions Retreat
Annually, the entire B Corp Community comes together for a global gathering called the B Corp Champions Retreat. We come together to celebrate our collective
The 2017 Best for the World Funds in East Africa
We are proud to present the 8 funds operating in East Africa that are among the 28 honored as the 2017 Best for the World Funds.
CNBC Africa: 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 is implementing
The Rise Of Social, Environmentally Conscious Business
Until about two decades ago when Sir John Elkington coined the term Triple Bottom Line emphasising the triple play of People, Planet and Profit in
Kenyan Firms Win Global Accolades For Social Impact
Daproim Africa Limited, a business process outsourcing (BPO) firm, and ECO2LIBRIUM, a clean energy firm, are listed in the ‘Best for the World 2017’ list
Capital fm: Kenyan Enterprises Win Global Recognition For Their Social Environmental Impact
KENYAN ENTERPRISES WIN GLOBAL RECOGNITION FOR THEIR SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CAROLINE WANJIKU KAMANJA, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR AT DAPROIM AFRICA LIMITED, ONE OF THE
Better Know A B From The Eyes Of Its Employees
We travel to Kakamega county to catch up with ECO2LIBRIUM employees and partners on their experience working for a certified B Corp and the impact
B Lab EA BFTW Event
BEST FOR THE WORLD 2017. THREE EAST AFRICAN COMPANIES HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED GLOBALLY AS BEING BEST FOR THE WORLD. THE COMPANIES ARE LISTED IN THE
Best For The World 2017
Three East African companies have been recognized globally as being Best For the World. The companies are listed in the ‘Best for the World 2017’
Why I Changed Course From Wall Street To Return Home And Launch B-Lab East Africa
In 2008 I sat in the offices of a big Wall Street firm for a job interview as an investment researcher. This was just as
Better Know A GIIRS Fund
BETTER KNOW A GIIRS FUND. B LAB EAST AFRICA CHATS WITH DAVID MUTHEE, SENIOR INVESTMENT MANAGER AT ALPHA MUNDI. BETTER KNOW A GIIRS FUND B
Green Finance In Kenya
2016 was definitely the hottest year on record and probably also the dirtiest and most hazardous. “The climate broke records in 2016“ said World Meteorological
Best Practice: Maintaining And Managing Reputation Capital
Warren Buffet – We can afford to lose money — even a lot of money. But we can’t afford to lose reputation — even a
Lessons From A Founder
AT A RECENT EVENT DUBBED “FIRE SIDE CHAT WITH A FOUNDER” B LAB STAFF GOT TO SIT AT THE FEET OF A FASCINATING YOUNG WOMAN
Inclusion And The Role Of Leadership In The Workplace
In 2016, B Lab issued the first-ever call-to-action for the global B Corp Community to improve collective impact and take action to move toward an
Story Telling For Leadership
B LAB EAST AFRICA CATCHES UP WITH DAPROIM AFRICA LIMITED CEO, CAROLINE WANJIKU KAMANJA. The “Storytelling for Leadership” workshop was led by storyteller extraordinaire Ayla
Daproim B Corp Catch Up
Established in 2006, Daproim Africa is an outsourcing social enterprise that offers quality and affordable volume data management services to local and international clients by
