As an Official Partner of the Sustainability & ESG Africa Conference & Expo 2026, B Lab Africa is proud to invite you to join Africa's leading gathering of sustainability, ESG and responsible business leaders.
Taking place on 30 September – 01 October 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, this year's conference is centred around the theme:
A World of Change: Strengthening the Economics of Sustainability
Now more than ever, organisations are looking beyond compliance to demonstrate measurable business value, resilience, innovation and long-term impact. The conference brings together 750+ delegates, 110 expert speakers and professionals from 43 industry sectors to explore practical solutions shaping the future of sustainable business across Africa.
Why attend?
▪️Hear from Africa's leading ESG and sustainability experts.
▪️Discover practical strategies that drive business value and long-term resilience.
▪️Connect with executives, investors, policymakers and industry leaders.
▪️Explore innovative sustainability solutions in Africa's dedicated ESG exhibition.
▪️Gain insights into the latest trends, reporting frameworks and responsible business practices.
Register today:
👉 https://t.co/YOA9TGd6JA
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Today's business landscape demands more than profitability, it requires resilience, responsible leadership, and the ability to create lasting impact.
The Resilient Sustainable Business (RSB) Program is designed to equip entrepreneurs and business leaders with practical tools to build businesses that are future-ready, competitive, and purpose-driven.
Through expert-led sessions, you'll learn how to:
• Build resilience into your business strategy
• Measure and manage your social and environmental impact
• Strengthen your brand through responsible business practices
• Navigate sustainable growth with confidence
• Connect with a network of like-minded leaders committed to doing business better
Whether you're looking to future-proof your business, attract investment, or drive meaningful change, the RSB Program gives you the knowledge and community to help you get there.
As an added bonus, you can still secure your place at the early bird rate of usd 300—but only until 31st July.
Don't miss the opportunity to invest in your business at a discounted rate before the offer ends.
Click here to learn more about the program: https://t.co/Z4Ex2sEcJt
Have any questions? Reach out to Melaney Oldenhof on [email protected]
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Transforming the global economy is powered by people and it starts long before certification.
Every Certified B Corp is part of a global community committed to balancing profit with purpose. Together, they are reshaping how business is done: one that benefits all people, communities, and the planet.
But here’s the truth many miss, transformation begins with measurement.
Before you can change the world, you have to understand your impact. That’s why tools like the B Impact matter. They help businesses take an honest look at where they are today, so they can improve, grow, and build with intention.
Certification is the milestone. Measurement is the movement.
Ready to begin the journey?
Start by exploring the B Impact Tool and discover how your business can become part of a growing global movement: https://t.co/1SGJ3GtPK1
Explore the certification process :https://t.co/bln2YaNsKL
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As we close one powerful chapter, another begins.
Cohort 5 of the Resilient Sustainable Business (RSB) Program has been a journey of bold thinking, deep learning, and redefining what it means to lead with purpose in Africa. From reimagining business models to embedding impact at the core, this cohort has shown that transformation is already happening.
Now, we look ahead.
Cohort 6 is on the horizon, bringing together the next wave of leaders ready to challenge the status quo, drive collective action, and build businesses that truly benefit people and the planet.
The momentum continues. The movement grows.
Are you ready to be part of Cohort 6?
For a limited time this April, join the program at a special rate of $200 discounted from $300
Click here to learn more about the program: https://t.co/Z4Ex2sEcJt
Have any questions? Reach out to Melaney Oldenhof on [email protected]
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African B Corps are already pushing the boundaries of what responsible business looks like. The new standards build on this momentum, raising expectations for all businesses while recognising the leadership role B Corps continue to play.
They speak to a simple truth that resonates strongly across our region: as the challenges facing people and the planet deepen, so must the ambition, clarity, and accountability of business.
Explore the standards : https://t.co/caSgbvW75r
The B Lab Africa 2025 Report brings this to life, spotlighting how African businesses are not only meeting this moment, but actively shaping what comes next.
Dive into the report: https://t.co/P3b04bdFp6
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Since launching the B Lab Africa 2025 Annual Report, the momentum has been clear.
The stories, insights, and data within the report reflect a growing ecosystem of African B Corps actively working to transform the global economy to benefit people and the planet, driven by community, collaboration, and shared purpose.
And the response has reaffirmed it: when we come together, impact scales faster, deeper, and further.
If you haven’t explored it yet, dive in here: https://t.co/P3b04bdFp6
Thank you to everyone who is part of this journey, this is only the beginning.
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Becoming a B Corp isn’t just a milestone, it’s a mindset shift.
-It’s choosing accountability alongside ambition.
-It’s building a business that measures success not only by profit, but by the impact it creates for people, communities, and the planet.
-It’s joining a growing movement of leaders who believe business can and should be a force for good.
Certification is just the beginning. What follows is a continuous journey of improvement, transparency, and collective action.
Because when you’re part of this movement, you’re never building alone.
Ready to be part of something bigger? Start your journey toward B Corp Certification and join a community redefining success in business.
Begin your submission via B Impact: https://t.co/1SGJ3GtPK1
Explore the certification process :https://t.co/bln2YaNsKL
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African SMEs are the heartbeat of the continent—but limited access to finance, complex regulations, skills gaps, and credibility challenges continue to hold them back.
The Resilient Sustainable Business (RSB) program is bridging this gap through a 9-week hybrid experience, equipping entrepreneurs with practical tools to turn challenges into growth and impact.
With 5 successful cohorts, 126 businesses and 142 leaders empowered across multiple African markets, RSB is building a new generation of businesses designed for both profit and purpose.
Cohort 6 Intake now ongoing! Our program is valued at USD 300, but you can pay USD 200 when you register before 30th April, 2026.
Join our free webinar every Wednesday at 10am WAT / 11am SAST / 12pm EAT / 1pm MUT on Zoom: https://t.co/9QuRlgRjHL
Click here to learn more about the programme: https://t.co/Z4Ex2sEcJt
Have any questions? Reach out to Melaney Oldenhof on [email protected]
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As we close this chapter of the B Lab Africa 2025 Annual Report campaign, we find ourselves reflecting on what has truly defined it: Community, momentum, and possibility.
From the conversations sparked, to the stories shared, and the engagement across our networks, one thing has been clear: African B Corps are not only participating in change, they are helping to transform the global economy to benefit people and the planet.
This report captured a moment in time, but the movement it represents is only growing stronger. And that is thanks to every single person who read, shared, contributed, and championed it.
To our community, thank you. This milestone belongs to all of us.
If you haven’t yet explored it, we invite you to read the full report here: https://t.co/P3b04bdFp6
Here’s to what we continue to build together.
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SMEs are the backbone of Africa’s economy but resilience is what will define their future.
The Resilient Sustainable Business (RSB) Program by B Lab Africa is a practical, action-driven roadmap designed to help SMEs build resilience, strengthen sustainability, and stay competitive long-term.
In partnership with I&M Bank, we’re already seeing this in action—and now, we’re looking to collaborate with financial institutions, corporates, and development partners ready to strengthen their SME networks.
We bring the structure. You bring the reach. Together, we drive impact.
Join our free webinar every Wednesday at 10am WAT / 11am SAST / 12pm EAT / 1pm MUT on Zoom: https://t.co/9QuRlgRjHL to learn more.
Click here to learn more about the program: https://t.co/Z4Ex2sEcJt
Have any questions? Reach out to Melaney Oldenhof on [email protected]
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What if your business could grow and create lasting impact?
The Resilient Sustainable Business (RSB) Program is helping SMEs do exactly that: combining resilience-building strategies with impact measurement to drive smarter decisions and long-term success.
If you’re ready to:
• Strengthen your business
• Measure and manage your impact
• Unlock new opportunities for growth
Then it’s time to rethink what growth really means. Measure what matters. Build what lasts.
Cohort 6 Intake is now ongoing! Our program is valued at USD 300, but you can pay USD 200 when you register before 30th April, 2026.
Join our free webinar every Wednesday at 10am WAT / 11am SAST / 12pm EAT / 1pm MUT on Zoom: https://t.co/9QuRlgRjHL
Click here to learn more about the program: https://t.co/Z4Ex2sEcJt
Have any questions? Reach out to Melaney Oldenhof on [email protected]
#BLabAfrica #RSBProgram #SustainabilityLeadership #ImpactBusiness
Something big is here…
A major milestone for B Lab Africa and the growing movement of purpose-driven businesses across the continent.
This first of its kind ,shining a light on how African B Corps are addressing local challenges, while shaping a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
We can’t wait for you to explore it.
Stay tuned.
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With the 2025 Annual Report by B Lab Africa now live, our story stands out as a powerful reflection of our commitment to building resilient, future-ready enterprises across the continent.
Last year marked the launch of the Resilient Sustainable Business (RSB) Program, an initiative designed to equip small and growing businesses with the tools, knowledge, and community they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. What began as a bold idea has quickly grown into a powerful platform for learning, collaboration, and transformation.
One year later, we are proud to be five cohorts in with 142 participants, supporting a dynamic network of entrepreneurs and business leaders who are embedding resilience, measuring impact, and unlocking new opportunities within their markets.
The RSB Program is a testament to what’s possible when we invest in capacity building and collective progress. It reflects our broader vision of transforming the global economy to benefit people and the planet, starting right here in Africa.
Explore the report to learn more about this journey and the incredible businesses shaping what comes next: https://t.co/P3b04bdFp6
Ready to take the next step? Applications for Cohort 6 are now open, apply before June 11 to secure your spot.
For a limited time this April, join the program at a special rate of $200 discounted from $300
Click here to learn more about the program: https://t.co/Z4Ex2sEcJt
Have any questions? Reach out to Melaney Oldenhof on [email protected]
#RSBProgram #BLabAfricareport2025 #ImpactBusiness
Join the movement. Explore what it means to become a B Corp and be part of a community redefining success in business.
Begin your submission via B Impact: https://t.co/1SGJ3GtPK1
Explore the certification process :https://t.co/bln2YaNsKL
#BLabAfrica#Newstandards #BCorpsinAfrica
Across Africa, companies pursuing B Corp Certification are choosing to balance profit with purpose, holding themselves accountable to higher standards of social and environmental impact.
But what truly powers this movement is community. A growing network of businesses, leaders, and changemakers coming together to share knowledge, challenge each other, and raise the bar for what responsible business looks like.
Because real transformation happens when we move together.
Join the movement. Explore what it means to become a B Corp and be part of a community redefining success in business.
Begin your submission via B Impact: https://t.co/1SGJ3GtPK1
Explore the certification process :https://t.co/bln2YaNsKL
#BLabAfrica #Newstandards #BCorpsinAfrica
What a moment to reflect. In 2025, we deepened connections across the continent, strengthened collective action, introduced new tools for impact, and continued shaping a more inclusive and resilient economy. Each step forward was powered by a growing community committed to redefining the role of business in society.
This is more than a recap, it’s a reflection of what’s possible when purpose and progress align.
Explore highlights from our journey, then dive into the full story in the B Lab Africa Report 2025: https://t.co/P3b04bdFp6
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Something has been quietly happening in sustainability communications.
While companies are still taking action on sustainability, many have stopped talking about it. That silence has a name: greenhushing, and it’s creating a vacuum that misinformation is happy to fill.
B Lab’s new Greenshouting Guide wants to change that. Created in collaboration with Creatives for Climate and B Corp Nice and Serious, this free guide will help more actors stop whispering and get loud and proud about their sustainability strategies, helping businesses communicate their impact with clarity, confidence, and credibility.
Download the guide at https://t.co/PqDtVo1ctP
Today, we are reminded that building a better economy starts with protecting the only home we share.
Across Africa, businesses are stepping up to lead with purpose. From climate action to responsible production, a new generation of companies is proving that profit and planet can, and must, coexist.
The new standards reflect this shift , raising the bar for how companies address environmental impact, strengthen accountability, and embed sustainability at the core of how they operate.
At B Lab Africa, we are transforming the global economy to benefit people and the planet.
But the work is far from done.
The choices we make today, as businesses, consumers, and communities, will shape the future of our planet.
This Earth Day, we invite you to go beyond intention.
Be part of the movement driving climate action and embracing the new standards for a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative future.
Want to learn more? Dive into our impact topic on Climate Action: https://t.co/yGIa5db32G
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We’re excited to share a major milestone for our region, B Lab Africa’s very first Annual Report is now live.
This is a celebration of how African B Corps are boldly stepping up to transform the global economy to benefit people and the planet, with creativity, resilience, and deeply rooted local solutions that are shaping a better future.
From driving inclusive growth to reimagining sustainable enterprise, the report captures the momentum of a growing movement that is redefining what responsible business looks like, right here in Africa.
Explore the interactive report here: https://t.co/P3b04bdFp6
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