The SEWF biennial event, normally one of the biggest gatherings of social entrepreneurs from across the world, will not take place in 2027, but organisers will convene delegates regionally.
As B Lab marks its first two decades and creating a community of more than 10,000 companies, we look back at our coverage of the movement and highlight some of the pioneering B Corps which have made headlines with us.
OPINION: Lasting impact doesn’t come from individual heroics, says serial social entrepreneur Jeroo Billimoria. A fixation on entrepreneurial ‘saviours’ risks obscuring the true collaborative nature of change.
As conflict continues in the Middle East, Jordan-based Andrew Gharaibeh Collingwood shares how the region’s support organisations are continuing to develop the impact finance market and back social enterprises.
The CEO of the UK’s blended finance wholesaler leaves an impressive record from his 11-year tenure, but his successor will have to meet high ambitions and upcoming challenges.
At this week’s AVPN Global Conference – held for the first time in the United Arab Emirates – the social investors’ network points to untapped billions held by Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Christians and others, which could transform the region.
ANALYSIS: Scotland’s publicly owned water company is filling the country’s water with raw sewage just as fast as England’s privatised system — is social enterprise the answer?
Lawyers leading the way for nature, the number of UK B Corps shoots up and which countries in the world have the most social enterprises. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: Nature becomes a recording artist, Impact Europe lobbies for all EU public funds to be impactful, and more.
Most comprehensive collation to date of available facts and figures about social enterprise around the world is published by Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship and the World Economic Forum.
Lawyers are shaking off the profession’s dusty old image: bringing ‘Mother Nature’ into company boardrooms, defending the rights of trees, and future-proofing contracts. But how is this new generation balancing professionalism and progress?
Speakers at the Skoll World Forum say it's time for donors to get political and focus on systems change. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
We caught up with our WISE100 winners after the ceremony in March to explore on camera their reflections on their success, the challenges they have faced, and their ambitions for the future. Also featuring a photo gallery of all the finalists.
The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: government boost for Australia’s social enterprises, France ranks its impact start-ups, EU pushes buying social, and more.
