Sistema B Argentina and BS Capital Partners —the division specialized in sustainable finance of Business & Sustainability— announced a strategic alliance to connect the country’s B Corporations with concrete opportunities for sustainable financing and impact investment.
The goal is to articulate capital with purpose, aligned with business models that seek to generate social and environmental benefits in addition to profitability.
Context of Sustainable Finance
The launch occurs in a scenario of sector growth in Argentina:
- During 2023-2024, the local impact investment ecosystem mobilized more than US$ 4.3 billion, according to a mapping by Universidad Austral and Fundación Alimentaris.
- The instruments include green, social, and sustainable bonds, sustainable credits, and operations outside the traditional financial system.
- Argentina represents about 14% of impact investment in Latin America, a region that is already positioned as the fifth global destination for this type of capital.
The Structural Challenge
Although there is capital available with an intention for impact, it does not always efficiently reach the purpose-driven companies that need it to grow, innovate, and scale.
The alliance seeks to bridge this gap through a support and articulation service that will act as a bridge between the B Corporation community and the financial system.
Testimonials
- Marina Arias, executive director of Sistema B Argentina: “We celebrate this initiative that pushes a concrete solution to scale the positive impact of the economic system: mobilizing capital towards companies that have a purpose beyond profit and provide solutions to the most urgent social and environmental issues”.
- Iván Buffone, director of BS Capital Partners: “B Corporations have a competitive advantage: measurable impact, purpose, and real business models. Our role is to help them translate that value into concrete financing opportunities”.
Scope of the Service
The support will include:
- Diagnosis and project analysis.
- Technical and financial advice.
- Identification of available opportunities and calls.
- Linking with key actors in the financial system.
- Comprehensive support throughout the entire financing access process.
Additionally, both organizations will work with banks, funds, and investors to develop or adapt instruments aligned with impact, based on the real needs of the B Corporation community.
Importance of B Corporations
B Corporations are for-profit organizations that redefine business success by balancing social and environmental purpose with profitability. Their main characteristics are:
- Redefinition of success: they demonstrate that it is possible to generate profits along with positive impact.
- Triple impact: they operate under social, environmental, and transparency performance standards.
- Legal commitment: they modify statutes to protect their purpose in the long term.
- Credibility: B Corp certification provides a competitive advantage and global trust.
- Continuous improvement: they use tools like the B Impact Assessment to measure and improve their practices.
In Argentina, there are 280 B Corporations, employing more than 45,000 people and generating annual revenues of US$ 5.163 billion, positioning the country as the tenth in the world and second in Latin America with the highest number of certified organizations.
The alliance between Sistema B Argentina and BS Capital Partners reinforces the commitment to an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy, where sustainable financing becomes a driving force for more B Corporations to grow and scale their social and environmental contribution.
