Editor’s Note As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on a year shaped by progress, shared purpose, and the strength of our community. This year was defined by dedication, collaboration, and our core belief that business can be a force for good. B Lab raised the bar for social,...
Editor’s Note Welcome to the November edition of our newsletter. This edition brings together a strong lineup of achievements and initiatives that show how purpose-driven business continues to gain momentum across our region. From B Corps earning recognition for responsible leadership to companies deepening their integration of impact into everyday...
In This Issue Welcome to the October edition of our newsletter. This month’s stories remind us that meaningful change often begins with care: care for communities, the planet, and the systems that sustain both. Across industries, we’re seeing businesses turn principles into practice, from advancing renewable energy access and responsible...
In This Issue Welcome to the September edition of our newsletter. This month, we celebrate the power of ideas, leadership, and shared values that continue to shape our region’s progress. From Indonesia’s thriving digital economy to standout creativity in Asia’s communications sector, we’re reminded that impact comes in many forms,...
In This Issue 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...
In This Issue This month, we celebrate stories that show how business can be a powerful force for good, rooted in creativity, purpose, and real-world impact. From Bali’s vibrant sustainability scene to B Corp banks reshaping the future of finance, the momentum in Southeast Asia is unmistakable. We spotlight Potato...
In This Issue We begin this message with heavy hearts as we honor the life and legacy of Andrew Kassoy, Co-Founder of B Lab, who passed away on 22 June after a courageous journey with cancer. Andrew’s vision and values shaped the very foundation of the B Corp movement. His...
In This Issue This month, we see some exciting developments across ASEAN. Malaysia is stepping up with a new impact-led semiconductor fund, through a unique collaboration between MIDA, FMM, and Bintang Capital. Indonesia is also making waves with a landmark agreement that brings its carbon market closer to international standards....
In This Issue Businesses leading with purpose enter a new era with the launch of the B Lab’s New Standards. After four years of collaboration and over 26,000 inputs from businesses, B Lab has launched its New Standards for B Corp Certification. These updated criteria are designed to tackle today’s...
In This Issue As the vibrant energy of B Corp Month sweeps across ASEAN, the region pulsates with excitement, all in the spirit of this year’s empowering theme, #GenB. This March, we are celebrating businesses—big and small—that take action, drive change, and demand a better future. We are spotlighting remarkable...