In an era where businesses are redefining their role in society, the rise of Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, has been nothing short of remarkable. These companies meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability, demonstrating their commitment to balancing purpose with profit. The B Corp movement is driving a transformation toward a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative global economy, using business as a force for good.
Expanding the B Corp Community in the GCC
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is witnessing the dynamic expansion of the B Corp community. Just a few years ago, the presence of B Corps here was limited to a single pioneering company. However, the barriers that once impeded businesses in this region from embracing the mission of using business as a force for good are gradually falling away. The current roster of nine B Corps in the GCC is a testament to the remarkable progress made.
Meet the B Corps Leading the Way
- Transform: A Saudi consultancy firm specializing in leadership development, culture transformation, strategic delivery, network analysis, and corporate innovation, with a deep understanding of local culture and global trends.
- Thmanyah | ثمانية: One of the largest content production companies in the GCC, Thmanyah has ventured into uncharted territory, creating a thriving market for Arabic podcasts when it was yet to gain traction. The company’s belief in fostering innovation and pushing boundaries has been a driving force.
- Living Business: This program is designed to help businesses take sustainable action by offering coaching, workshops, and networking opportunities tailored to make sustainability not just a noble goal, but also a profitable venture.
- kiklos architects: Founded by Grammatiki Zamani, kiklos architects is the realization of a vision for a Boutique Architectural and Interior Design Studio. Their designs touch clients’ daily lives by providing innovative solutions.
- coREACH: A Multidisciplinary Solution Provider Coaching Company, coREACH offers coaching sessions, coaching programs for organizations, and accreditation for coaches, covering all aspects of professional development.
- Marmalade Fish: A team of global leadership facilitators and coaches dedicated to humanizing business. They aim to build high-performance cultures underpinned by values, thereby enhancing people’s lives and ensuring a sustainable future.
- Shababuna: Shababuna is a for-benefit enterprise with a focus on empowering youth and promoting moral awareness through a human-centered process of ideation, creation, and activation. The products created by Shababuna represent various aspects of social, educational, moral, cultural, and spiritual awareness.
- Nutricia DMCC: As part of Danone, Nutricia embraces the “One Planet. One Health” vision, reflecting the interconnectedness of human health and the health of the planet. Their mission is to protect and nourish both.
- Hello Chef: Hello Chef simplifies home cooking by delivering chef-curated recipes and pre-portioned, fresh ingredients to households across the UAE. This service saves customers time and effort while ensuring they enjoy delicious and healthy meals.
Driving a Shared Mission
The commitment of these nine remarkable B Corps in the GCC is a shining example of what can be achieved when a common mission and goals are shared. Through their dedication to using business as a force for good, they are collectively contributing to a more inclusive and regenerative global economy, where businesses balance purpose with profit. The B Corp community in the GCC is making strides toward reshaping the region’s business landscape, demonstrating that social and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand with success.
