Introducing the Resilient Sustainable Business (RSB) Program Don’t miss our introductory webinar on 7 November 2024 at 11am-12pm SAST / 12-1pm EAT to learn more about the program! Discover how this program empowers SMEs with the tools to thrive through financial resilience, sustainable practices, and innovation for long-term growth. What to Expect: #Introduction to the program #Breakdown of the course modules #Expected outcomes and benefits Register here: https://bit.ly/40An0f9 The RSB Program is launching in January 2025! Early Bird Offer: Register by 31 November for $150 Group Discount: Special rates for groups of 3 participants Enroll today: https://bit.ly/3YB4t0C Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d2McnAvU #RSBProgram #SMEGrowth #SustainableBusiness #financialresilience #Webinar
B Lab Africa
Non-profit Organizations
Nairobi, Nairobi 3,147 followers
Supporting Companies & Building a Community of People using Business as a Force for Good
About us
B Lab is a non-profit organisation that serves a global movement to redefine success in business, so that all companies compete not only to be the best in the world, but the best for the world. B Lab drives this systemic change by building a community of Certified B Corporations to make it easier for all of us to tell the difference between “good companies” and good marketing. To become a B Corp business are certified by B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. B Lab East Africa has been established by the founding East African B Corps to build awareness of the movement in AFrica and represent our growing community. There are over 20 B Corps in East Africa. Founding B Corps include; Daproim Africa, ECO2LIBRIUM AND OLIBERTE We launched the B Corporation movement in East Africa in January 2017
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http://www.b-labafrica.net
External link for B Lab Africa
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 2-10 employees
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- Nairobi, Nairobi
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2017
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AK 119
Slip Road Off Waiyaki Way just before Toyota
Nairobi, Nairobi 00600, KE
Employees at B Lab Africa
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Thandi Dyani
Justice Equity Diversity & Belonging | Social Impact | Responsible Leadership | Ecosystem Catalysation | Alchemist | Humanizing Spaces | Connecting…
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Mohamed Eid
Global Sustainability & Development Leader | Executive Director
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Joyce Kimani Gathoga
Sustainability-focused Ops Specialist | Driving Growth & Impact | 20% Environmental Footprint Reduction | 44% Community Engagement Increase
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Fabian Sukulu
Entrepreneurship| Revenue Generation| Strategic Partnerships Development| Training&Coaching
Updates
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Application for The B Leaders Program November 2024 Cohort intake is closing soon, visit https://bit.ly/4aO2UA0 to apply. Limited slots available. B Leaders is a training program to equip sustainability professionals with the tools and knowledge to guide businesses through the B Corp Certification process. Through this program, you'll gain the expertise to: #Understand the B Corp Movement #Navigate the B Impact Assessment (BIA) #Drive positive social and environmental impact within businesses Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dYXVqGtw #bleaders #bleadersafrica #blabafrica #bimpactassessment #bcorp #bcorpcertification
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“We need a renewal of ideas, to shape a new leadership for the future that includes the voice and interests of the youth.” - Maxwell Gomera I spent a wonderful day yesterday at Economist Impact Sustainability Week Africa Summit listening to stories of how businesses are reshaping their supply chains and operations for impact. It was great to reconnect with Lucy Muigai from B Lab Africa and industry friends new and old, including Tim Coles from Sealand Gear , Jackie May, Melaney Oldenhof, James Britland , Nsikelelo Mafa Moyo. Esq. , Tawanda Shamuyarira and Matthew Hodgkinson , along with fellow IMAGINE leader Julie Greene. I’m left reflecting on the role that animarem plays in reshaping this transition from a leadership narrative, culture and brand perspective, so that transformation efforts are both bottom up (sustainability implementation) and top down (identity evolution). My feeling is that I’m less enlivened by compliance than I am with the potential that these emerging impact ideas have for competitive advantage, culture and brand differentiation. Perhaps then, our new leadership ideas need to be informed by leaders’s visions of what they (and their organisations) could become if they truly harnessed their purpose and activated it with authentic courage!? I have another day at the summit to put this thinking to the test!
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B Corp brand awareness is strong, and growing! 🌍📈 Over the past 18 years, consumer awareness of the #BCorp brand has grown around the world, with 1 in 4 consumers now familiar with B Corps. In our latest report, we explore how this awareness is cultivated, highlighting generational patterns, regional trends, and the impact of the brand on consumer behavior. Key highlights include: 💡Globally 25% of consumers were familiar with B Corps and their work. 💡The number of B Corps in a country is the strongest driver of brand awareness, demonstrating the power of a united community. 💡Brand awareness translates into real action—shaping buying decisions and increasing engagement with investors and policymakers alike. 💡In Africa 75% of B Corps reported increased investor interest after getting the certification. Curious about what drives awareness and how it's impacting consumer behavior globally? 🔗 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/ekPrtk3W #Sustainability #ConsumerTrends
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How can small businesses in Africa join the green industrial revolution? In her latest blog post, Lucy Muigai, CEO of B Lab Africa breaks down how small businesses can play a leading role in Africa’s green industrial revolution. Learn about capacity-building programs, financial incentives, and policy support designed to help SMEs succeed sustainably. If you want to dive deeper, join Lucy at The Economist Impact’s Sustainability Week Africa (Oct 24-25, 2024) in Cape Town for her panel "Balancing people, planet and profit: investing in the energy transition while supporting communities and employees." Use our code BL/MP15 for 15% off tickets! 🔗 Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/eRkZRDXS #GreenRevolution #SMEs #Sustainability #SWAfrica #EconomistImpact #BLabAfrica #GreenGrowth
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🌍 How can small businesses in Africa be encouraged to join the green industrial revolution? In our latest blog post, Lucy Muigai, CEO of B Lab Africa , explores how Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) can lead the charge towards sustainability in Africa despite the challenges they face. Discover insights on the use of strategies such as capacity-building programs like the Resilient Sustainable Business Program, financial incentives, and policy support tailored to empower small businesses on their sustainable journey. Curious to explore these ideas further? Join Lucy at The Economist Impact’s Sustainability Week Africa (Oct 24-25, 2024) in Cape Town, where she’ll be part of the panel "Balancing People, Planet, and Profit: Investing in the Energy Transition While Supporting Communities and Employees." 🔗 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eRkZRDXS Use B Labs code BL/MP15 for 15% off tickets! #GreenRevolution #SMEs #Sustainability #SWAfrica #EconomistImpact #BLabAfrica #GreenGrowth
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CEO - B Lab Africa I Sustainability Champion I ESG | Impact Measurement & Management I SDGs I Strategic Leader I Board Advisor
The application window for the November 2024 cohort of The B Leaders Program is open! Do you work in sustainability and want to empower businesses to become forces for good? The B Leaders Program, offered by B Lab Africa , equips sustainability professionals like you with the tools and knowledge to guide businesses through the B Corp Certification process. Through this program, you'll gain the expertise to: #Navigate the B Impact Assessment (BIA) #Understand B Corp Certification #Drive positive social and environmental impact within businesses Ready to unlock your leadership potential and make a real difference? Apply now! Limited slots available. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aO2UA0 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d3Ve3haP #bleaders #bleadersafrica #blabafrica #bimpactassessment #bcorp #bcorpcertification
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We're pleased to be a part of Economist Impact's Sustainability Week Africa, an event focused on how companies can support the continent on becoming sustainable faster, while avoiding the brunt of climate change. Explore strategies to make sustainability a top priority for organisations. Our CEO, Lucy Muigai, will be part of a fireside chat titled "How can small businesses in Africa be encouraged to join the green industrial revolution?" Register for the event today and join over 500 attendees in Cape Town, learn from more than 30 bankable projects and 20 real-life case studies: https://shorturl.at/gRlgx #EconSustainability
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We know that data overload can be overwhelming. That's why we've made our Second Consultation Summary Report as engaging and interactive as possible! 📊 ✨ Dive in to explore key insights, feedback, and next steps on the evolution of our standards—all in a more user-friendly format. Whether you want to explore which regions contributed feedback or understand how we’re reorganizing the Impact Topics, discover how your input is shaping the future of the #BCorp movement! 🚀💡 Explore the full report: https://lnkd.in/et6GXJjs
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🏞️🌱 Whether you're trekking in the Himalayas or diving in the Great Barrier Reef, now it’s easier to do so responsibly! We’re excited to announce that #BCorpCertification has been officially recognized as meeting Travalyst’s rigorous sustainability criteria—a major milestone in raising global awareness of #BCorps within the tourism industry and expanding access to responsible travel options. Unlike certifications that focus only on environmental factors, B Corp Certification evaluates the full spectrum of a company's impact—social, economic, and environmental—driving change towards a more equitable and sustainable tourism sector. With this recognition, travelers can now easily identify and support Certified B Corporations using tools offered by Travalyst’s partners. Next time you travel, seek out the #BCorp seal to ensure your journey leaves a positive impact! 🔗 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3U1hCgM Jared M. Meyers B Tourism Sally Davey