In this edition, we celebrate the bold strides ASEAN businesses are making to embed impact at the core of their operations. From EXO Travel’s Sustainability Report to Emapta’s borderless workforce model, we’re seeing how purpose-driven strategies deliver results while supporting growth and efficiency.
As digital innovation accelerates across the region, CIIP’s latest report sheds light on how tech-enabled solutions are advancing inclusive growth and expanding opportunity for all.
We commend The Habitat Penang Hill on receiving the 2025 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award, an inspiring recognition of its immersive rainforest experiences and steadfast commitment to conservation and sustainable tourism. Meanwhile, Fuller Academy’s partnership with Genashtim is helping ASEAN companies pursue B Corp certification, making it easier than ever to embed purpose into the DNA of business.
And as B Lab Standards enter a transition phase, the launch of the Certification Hub offers a one-stop resource for companies navigating the new V2.1 Updates, Risk Tools, and Scope and Standards Transition, ensuring a smoother path to certification.
At B Market Builder Southeast Asia, we are proud to stand alongside a growing community of ASEAN changemakers who are building businesses that are not only resilient and innovative but deeply rooted in purpose.
The B Market Builder Southeast Asia team
EXO Travel Walks the Talk in Responsible Tourism
EXO Travel’s latest Sustainability Report showcases real progress, from reducing single-use plastic to enhancing carbon reporting and growing its Travel for Good collection. With concrete actions and bold goals, EXO is proving that purpose and performance go hand in hand.
Your Path to Smarter Growth? A Borderless Workforce
Emapta’s borderless workforce model is redefining what smart growth looks like. In a recent ESG BI webinar, leaders shared how tapping into global talent has become a game-changer for B Corps: fueling growth, slashing costs, and expanding reach without compromising values. The takeaway? For mission-driven companies, the future of work isn’t just flexible, it’s borderless.
Purpose Pays Off. Learn Strategies from Industry Leaders
Impact in Action returns with a sharp focus on how businesses can move beyond check-the-box initiatives into a powerful growth engine. This edition, “Unlocking the Strategic Power of CSR for Business Growth,” will be held on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, at Danone Indonesia, Jakarta. Leaders from Standard Chartered Indonesia and Danone Indonesia will share insights through keynotes, fireside chats, and networking opportunities designed to turn purpose into profit.
Digital Innovation Meets Inclusive Impact
At Asia Tech x Singapore 2025 (ATxSG), CIIP, together with the Tech For Good Institute and IPOS International, with support from IMDA, launched “Digital Sustainability: Southeast Asia’s Next Frontier for Impact and Innovation.” Drawing from surveys, interviews, and case studies, the report explores how digital solutions are unlocking inclusive growth across finance, agriculture, and healthcare in the region. It’s a powerful call to action for businesses ready to lead at the intersection of tech and purpose.
The Habitat Penang Hill is TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice for 2025
The Habitat Penang Hill has been named a 2025 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award winner, placing it among the top 10% of attractions worldwide. This recognition celebrates more than just rave reviews; it highlights The Habitat’s commitment to immersive rainforest experiences, conservation, environmental education, and sustainable tourism. Proof that protecting nature can also create an unforgettable impact.
A Fresh Chapter for ASEAN’s Responsible Businesses
Fuller Academy is teaming up with Genashtim, Southeast Asia’s B Market Builder, to help ASEAN companies navigate the path to B Corp certification with clarity and confidence. This partnership goes beyond compliance; it’s about embedding purpose into the heart of business. Because companies that lead with purpose aren’t just keeping up, they’re setting the pace for a more inclusive, resilient economy.
Fair Work is Smart Business
Work is more than just paychecks; it’s about dignity, stability, and voice. In The Business Case for Fair Work, B Lab makes a compelling case for why caring for workers is both an ethical imperative and a smart business strategy. Featuring B Corp Once Upon a Farm, the piece shows how investing in fair wages, wellbeing, and worker voice strengthens supply chains, improves quality, and drives long-term resilience. Because when people thrive, business does too.
Raising the Bar for Fair Work, Globally
B Lab’s new global whitepaper shows how B Corps are setting a higher bar for work worldwide. Going beyond wages, these businesses are embedding practices that promote stability, mobility, and worker voice. The message is clear: fair, dignified jobs don’t just build stronger companies, but they also help reduce inequality and spark systemic change.
Stay Ahead in B Corp Certification with Certification Hub
B Lab has launched the Certification Hub, a centralized resource to help companies navigate the transition to its updated standards. With the latest version (V2.1), new risk tools, scoping rules, and key milestones now live, the Hub offers everything businesses need to stay informed and prepared ahead of 2026. Explore what the changes mean for your journey toward impact.
Impact Investors Aligning with B Corps Values
On 2 September 2025, GAIL Asia Pacific is bringing together speakers from Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Korea, and the UK for a dynamic webinar exploring how values-driven capital and B Corp Certification are reshaping the future of business and finance. From real-world practices to bold new ideas, this dialogue will spotlight how purpose is powering a more resilient financial system. Register now to join the conversation.
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