This SME-focused curriculum emphasizes profitable and resilient sustainable business practices. It covers fundamental principles and guides participants in integrating sustainability into operations, supply chains, and marketing. Modules will explore financial sustainability, compliance, innovation, social responsibility,and impact measurement, leveraging existing B Lab tools.
The program encourages practical application through case studies, workshops, and expert insights. Participants develop a customized action plan for sustainability, contributing to profitability and resilience while leveraging B Lab tools for holistic impact assessment.
The Resilient Sustainable Business (RSB) program equips SMEs with practical tools and strategies to embed sustainable business practices, enabling them to build resilience in a rapidly changing world. Through a hands-on approach, the program empowers businesses to strengthen their capacity to withstand system shocks, cultivate high-performance cultures, and achieve sustainable growth.
This SME-focused curriculum emphasizes real-world application, offering participants access to case studies, interactive workshops, and expert insights. These elements guide SMEs in integrating sustainability into their core operations, ensuring long-term success and adaptability.
RSB is designed to meet the needs of African SMEs, from building foundational knowledge in sustainability to implementing advanced strategies that drive lasting impact. It caters to teams across all levels of an organisation—leadership, management, and emerging talent—who are seeking expertise in fostering sustainable, profitable growth and enhancing business resilience.
This introductory session will provide participants with an opportunity to connect with one another and establish a collaborative environment from the outset.
The module will dive into how to create financial strategies that support sustainable growth.
The course aims to equip participants with the tools, knowledge, and strategies to accelerate their organization’s work culture towards one that fosters high engagement, loyalty, and excellence.
Dive into the importance of having a value chain framework.
Equip SMEs with strategies to improve marketing, branding, and stakeholder engagement for both local and international markets.
Provide SMEs with guidance on how to secure funding for sustainable practices and become investor-ready.
Introduce design thinking methodologies to help SMEs address complex challenges and innovate in product or service design.
Participants will learn how to measure, manage, and leverage their social, environmental, and economic impacts for long-term sustainability.
In-Person Workshops:
Two immersive workshops will provide hands-on training and opportunities for networking.
Online Sessions:
Six online sessions will offer flexibility and accessibility.
Learning Resources:
Impact Assessment:
The sessions will be led by subject matter experts with a deep understanding of African business contexts.
For businesses that want to purchase 3+ course spaces, group purchasing has been enabled to support enterprise pricing, this allows for a one-time purchase to support multiple learners and track them. If you are interested in taking up this offer please submit a request via hello@b-labafrica.net
B Lab Africa is part of the global B Lab movement, which aims to harness the power of business to create a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable economy. Our mission is to inspire and enable companies to meet higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Date: 7 November 2024
Time: 11:00 AM (South African Time), 12PM EAT
Join us for an exclusive introduction to the Resilient Sustainable Business (RSB) Program! Discover how this program empowers SMEs with the tools to thrive through financial resilience, sustainable practices, and innovation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how your business can benefit and grow sustainably!
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