Dr. Pali Lehohla, former Statistician-General of South Africa
Mon, Dec 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
B Lab Africa has released its official Post-Summit Report following the highly successful B Lab Africa Summit 2025, held from 2–3 October 2025 at the Serengeti Golf & Wildlife Estate in Johannesburg.
The Summit convened over 180 leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, academics, and impact practitioners from 11 countries, affirming Africa’s growing leadership in climate action, ESG impact investment and inclusive economic transformation.
Under the theme “Climate Modalities, ESG Impact Investment & Inclusive Growth: Africa’s Readiness to Take Action,” the Summit highlighted Africa’s shift from policy intention to practical implementation where sustainability ambitions are now being translated into measurable, scalable business action.
The report captures insights from 30+ speakers across 20 sessions, covering climate finance, agriculture, education, youth-led innovation, renewable energy, data and AI, and the evolution of ESG governance. Keynote speaker Dr. Pali Lehohla, former Statistician-General of South Africa, called for a unified commitment to evidence-based decision-making and climate accountability, stating that “the link with action is what separates insight from transformation.”
Key Highlights from the Summit Report:
Unlocking Green Finance: Practical pathways for SMEs to access sustainable capital through de-risking tools, blended finance and stronger data systems.
ClimateTech and the ‘Missing Middle’: A detailed look at the funding gap stalling early-stage ventures and opportunities to expand catalytic capital.
Agriculture & Food Systems: Calls for collective buying power, market access, women’s economic empowerment and nutrition-led policy.
Youth & Digital Readiness: A spotlight on how youth-led MSMEs can accelerate Africa’s global competitiveness through digital literacy and innovation ecosystems.
Renewable Energy Transition: Critical discussions on bankability, equitable access to capital, grid integration and community-level energy solutions.
Regenerative Leadership & Mindset: Compelling sessions on the entrepreneurial mindset, inclusive leadership and the psychological foundations of sustainability.
B Lab’s New Standards: A clear call for businesses to embrace accountability, transparency and stakeholder governance as competitive advantages.
The Summit’s 2025 edition recorded over 1 million digital impressions, reflecting growing regional and global interest in Africa’s impact-driven business landscape. Attendees affirmed the event’s role as a catalyst for multi-sector collaboration and a platform for new partnerships advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“Africa’s readiness is not a question of potential. It is a call to action. The solutions are here; the time is now,” said Lucy Muigai, CEO of B Lab Africa, in her opening address.
B Lab Africa invites partners, sponsors, and collaborators to join in scaling this work across the continent as it continues to advance a regenerative, inclusive and sustainable African economy.
Visit https://b-labafrica.net/b-lab-summit-2025/ to download the full Post-Summit Report.
To explore partnership opportunities, contact: hello@b-labafrica.net or phumele@b-labafrica.net. You can also visit https://b-labafrica.net for more information.
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