The number of social enterprises with equity, diversity and inclusion strategies has been steadily growing over the past five years, despite fresh challenges, reveals our deep dive into data from the SE100 Index and Social Business Awards.
Against a shifting geopolitical context, there are not only challenges, but opportunities for the impact community in Latin America and the Caribbean. Ahead of Latimpacto’s fourth annual conference, we explore delegates' top talking points.
Dr Chih Hoong Sin welcomes the UK government’s rediscovered enthusiasm for outcomes funds with the launch of the world’s biggest fund of this type. But we should look beyond its impressive size to focus upon how it can best optimise impact.
Our demand for more and more clothes is bad news for the planet. New, nature-derived materials promise a lighter footprint – but can they convince price-conscious shoppers, investors and retailers to take a leap into the unknown?
Supporters of United Nations resolution predict it will lead to global recognition for the role of social enterprises, cooperatives and others in building sustainable economies.
Attendees of the Skoll World Forum share their thoughts about the event's impact: a passion for the community it creates and the opportunities it offers – but some doubts about how representative it is.
A car company in Wales has created a unique business structure that balances the interests of environment, employees and others with those of its shareholders. We need to replicate this model widely – before it's too late, says author Paddy Le Flufy.
B Lab Europe leads calls for members of European Parliament to save article 25 of Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, in last-ditch effort to support more sustainable economy as crucial vote looms.
The conference on social entrepreneurship gathered delegates from around the world – but were voices from the Global South given the prominence they deserve? Our takeaways from last week's summit in Oxford.
Impact investor, philanthropist and adviser known for championing gender-lens investing donates $1m with husband to create Heading for Change, a new climate and gender-focused endowment fund.
Former US vice president, Nobel prize winner, climate action pioneer and regular Skoll World Forum star speaker fires up audience of social innovators in Oxford, England with impassioned presentation on importance of different perspectives.
From farm data that's easier to trace, to more efficient 'smart contracts', to using tokens to raise funds from a range of investors – blockchain can help overcome some of the barriers to growth in impact investing.
Reporting from Zurich's trendy industrial quarter, a "major investment" in the B Corp movement, and making climate change "less worse": the editors' view from this week's Pioneers Post newsletter.
