IMPACT 101: Thousands of firms – including Patagonia, Triodos, Nespresso and The Guardian – now boast a ‘B’ symbol. But what exactly is a B Corp? How does certification work – and what criticisms does it face?
This week: Fearless Fund drops grant programme for black women, the Body Shop is rescued from administration, but has lost B Corp status, Draghi slams sustainability reporting laws, and more.
As Latimpacto's third annual conference opens in Mexico, the Green Catalytic Fund aims to drive “money where the action is needed” by supporting 350 businesses in the region.
The most interesting news snippets from the world of impact. This week: landmark report reveals sustainability standards don’t work for the Global South, Scotland aims to triple the size of its social enterprise sector, launch of a ‘think-do tank’, and more.
The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: FT recognises growing importance of impact investment, UK government names minister for social enterprise (among many other roles), Indian government notes development impact bond’s success, and more.
The country’s social enterprises are providing jobs that contribute to creating a stronger, fairer economy, argues the latest Social Enterprise UK research.
IMPACT 101: Famous examples include the UK's Better Society Capital, Ghana's Ci-Gaba and Inovacao Social in Portugal, but what do social or impact investment wholesalers actually do and how do they work?