B Lab Africa

Congratulations on your recertification Dynamia Associates & Developers Ltd 🎉 Thank for your commitment to using business as a force for good.

75% of B Corps in Africa say their certification helped them attract investors. But why does #BCorp Certification stand out to investors? Our B Lab Africa team spoke to B Corps in the region, and here’s what they shared: ✅ It proves their impact. For companies like iqbusiness it’s all about credibility. “We onboarded a new majority investor last year. Our B Corp status was part of our impact positioning and attraction.” — Adam Cracker, CEO of IQbusiness 🤝 It connects them with the right investors. Claire Harcourt-Cooke from Creative Contracts explained how certification opens doors: “B Corp certification has helped to identify funding opportunities, as well as to connect us with like-minded investors.” What’s your experience? Has your impact helped attract investment? Drop a comment below – we’d love to hear it! 💬 Discover more insights into B Corp brand awareness in our latest report: https://bit.ly/3ZTggIh #ImpactBusiness #SustainableInvesting #ImpactInvestment

Can profitability, resilience, and sustainability coexist? B Corps challenge the status quo by demonstrating that companies can be financially healthy in the current economic system, while prioritizing people, communities and the planet. Our latest report dives deep into the financial performance and resilience of B Corps across seven European countries. The findings?  📈 B Corps match or exceed #financial performance 👩💼 #Workforce growth that outpaces Ordinary Businesses 🛡️ Resilience in times of crisis These findings suggest that B Corp #Certification is not just about doing good—it’s a sound business decision. While the journey requires commitment, the benefits are clear: financial stability, #stakeholder trust, and long-term #impact. 📥 Want to know more? Explore the key findings and case studies in our article—and download the full report to dive deeper 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8qCGGJE #BCorp #Resilience #PurposeDriven #Sustainability

Before and after mangroves restoration project in Muungoni village, South district Unguja In year 2024 , Zanea Seaweed Co Ltd a B Lab Africa certified company managed to restore more than 10,000 mangroves seedlings in all affected areas The project started in July 2024, and seedlings are growing very well #Mangroves #Seaweed

Linking up with changemakers at the B Corp Community Social Connect at the vibrant Kenyan Originals kraft room ✨ Beyond the interesting presentations by Mr. Green Trading Africa Kenya Ltd. and African Originals, we enjoyed connecting with other fantastic B Corp and B Lab Africa partners, all united by the shared goal of using business as a force for good. At EMBOO, we’re immensely proud to be part of the #BCorp family. It reflects our commitment to balancing profit with purpose—by protecting the Maasai Mara, supporting talented youth from within our community, driving innovative sustainability practices, and so much more. Together, we’re proving that businesses can create lasting impact while thriving. 🌱 🌿 🌳 Here’s to more connections, collaborations, and pushing the boundaries of responsible business in Kenya and beyond. 💛 #BCorp #Sustainability #BusinessForGood #RegenerativeTravel #Emboo

It’s that time of year! 🌟 Instead of songs, we’re bringing you our top moments from 2024. Here’s what made this year unforgettable for B Lab and the #BCorp movement. Share YOUR top moments with us in the comments!👇 B Lab UK Sistema B B Lab U.S. & Canada B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand B Lab Africa

#wearehiring A Certified Professional Translator English to Arabic Head to https://lnkd.in/drvSCK4i to learn more and apply! Applications close on December 12th, 2024. Let's build a better tomorrow, together! P.S. Spread the word! Share this post with your network and help us find the perfect additions to our team. #jobsinafrica #sustainability #impact #bcorp #opentowork #opentonewopportunities #blabafrica #arabictranslator #cairo

📣 Our 2024 Impact Report is Here! We’re excited to present our 2024 Impact Report, an honest reflection of our journey—highlighting the promises we’ve kept, the lessons we’ve learned, and our plans for the year ahead. From modernising customs in Somalia, to empowering local governance in Iraq, improving access to justice in the Solomon Islands, and advancing conservation and biodiversity in the DRC, our teams, projects and partners are driving transformative change across the globe. As a certified B Corp, this report reaffirms our commitment to meeting high standards of verified social and environmental performance and demonstrates what it means to live by the #BCorp motto of ‘using business as a force for good’. Link to the full report in the comment section below.  -- cc B Lab UK | B Lab Africa | B Lab

Join me at the 'Impact Entrepreneurship & Innovation: The African Way' Conference taking place on 6th December 2024 , alongside the African Startup Conference, in Algiers, Algeria. I will be participating in a panel titled: ‘Authenticity in African Social Entrepreneurship’ and I will also host an interactive workshop on ‘Business Model Innovation with Impact’. This event offers a unique framework for exploring innovative business models, exchanging ideas around concrete case studies of African startups and ecosystems, and identifying best practices for effective collaboration between large corporations, SMEs, and startups. In addition, the event will highlight the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for these transformations, highlighting how it can contribute to high-impact solutions while respecting local specificities. Register now: https://lnkd.in/d_s5VzTT African Startup Conference CDCA - Conseil de Développement Canada Algérie Credo Social Business Creation B Lab Africa

We're grateful to all our B Corps who joined our final virtual engagement of the year: "Understanding Carbon Markets: From Concept to Reality." Your active participation, insightful questions, and valuable feedback elevated the session. Special thanks to our guest speakers, Heather McEwan - Carbon Offset Markets from Verra and Gina Woolley from BCP (BioCarbon Partners). They provided a comprehensive overview of carbon market structures, differentiating between compliance and voluntary markets, and underscored the importance of integrity and measurable impact in carbon credits. BCP (BioCarbon Partners), a Zambia-based B Corp, shared their inspiring REDD+ projects, highlighting the positive impact on local communities, the rigorous project development process, and their ambitious goal to scale efforts for extensive forest protection and enhanced livelihoods. We're eager to continue exploring innovative solutions and driving positive change together. We invite you to join us on this journey. Take the B Impact Assessment today to see how your business measures up! https://lnkd.in/dFbJgDsr #bcorp #bcorpsinafrica #carbonmarkets #carboncredits #blabafrica #verra #biocarbonpartners #BCorpCertification #SustainableBusiness #PositiveImpact #ImpactAssessment #BIA