Río Negro province doubles certified B corporations
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Ten small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Río Negro, Argentina, achieved B Corporation certification this year through a program developed by the Río Negro Economic Development Agency (ADERN), the provincial Secretary of Energy, and Sistema B.
The program, which began in August 2025, helped businesses transition to business models prioritizing economic, social, and environmental impact. It combined measurement tools, training, and technical assistance.
Río Negro now has 20 certified B Corporations, doubling its number in one year and becoming the fifth province in Argentina with the most. Buenos Aires City leads with 132, followed by Buenos Aires Province with 101, Córdoba with 29, and Mendoza with 21. Marina Arias, director of Sistema B Región Sur, stated that companies managing and improving their impact are more competitive.
The program involved three phases: measurement, where 25 organizations assessed their operations, acceleration, where 12 received personalized technical assistance, and certification, where 10 met the requirements verified by B Lab. The newly certified SMEs operate in sectors including agroindustry, tourism, design, cosmetics, food, and professional services. The collaborative effort between public and private sectors demonstrates a commitment to sustainable development in Río Negro.
