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About The Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) .
Now entering its eight year, The Meaningful Business 100 recognises business leaders, globally, who are driving companies and initiatives aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Comprising social entrepreneurs, CEOs, corporate sustainability leaders and impact investors, the MB100 cuts across sectors, geographies, role types and SDGs, to champion outstanding individuals solving the biggest issues we face today.
Delivering much more than congratulatory recognition, the year-round MB100 programme, supported by EY, Hogan Lovells, Forster Communications, Northeastern University London and The Portman Estate, is designed to help increase the winners’ positive impact and scale, by providing access to a range of pro-bono services, investment opportunities, potential customers, capacity building resources and a global community of peers.
Nominations are now open and the deadline for submissions is Friday 3rd July 2026.
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Past Winners .
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MB100 Criteria .
I
Created positive, direct and intended impact aligned
to one or more SDGs in the last 12 months
II
Been the driving force behind the product, service or project
that combines purpose and profit.
I
Originality of the idea behind the product, service or project
III
Intersectionality – how successful is the product in creating impact across multiple SDGs?
V
Scalability of the product, service or project – is it replicable?
VII
Collaboration – has the leader made best use of the core competencies of different stakeholders, and encouraged them to work together?
IX
Use of innovation/technology to power the product, service or project
II
Longevity of the product, service or project
IV
Localisation – is the product or service helping local communities take better control of their lives?
VI
Inclusion – is there a focus on representation of minority groups?
VIII
Affordability – what level of investment did the product or service require? (Low investment, high impact products or services will be favoured)
X
Is the leader a role model for, and champion of, meaningful business beyond their own company?
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MB100 Testimonials .
What I value most is the quality of the community and the openness of the conversations: it’s a space where you don’t just network, but you also have the opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow. It brings together founders and leaders who are asking the same questions about how to build responsibly, and creates room for honest, practical exchange.
We are very impressed with the thoughtfulness behind the MB100 initiative. It is also wonderful that they are keeping pace with the AI world through awareness programs and discussions on how to leverage AI for social impact.
