The MB100 winners demonstrate how combining profit and purpose can tackle complex social and environmental issues.

Curated by a panel of 30 judges representing organisations like Google, the United Nations, the Rockefeller Foundation, Arm, Mastercard and Temasek, winners were selected from over 850 global nominations, representing 81 countries. These outstanding social entrepreneurs, corporate sustainability leaders, and impact investors were scored across five key areas — equity, impact, innovation, leadership and scalability.

Commenting on the 2024 MB100, Tom Lytton-Dickie, founder and CEO, Meaningful Business said, “Congratulations to Rahul Nainani. We are excited to welcome him into the global Meaningful Business community and look forward to supporting them as they scale their impact and influence in the years ahead.”

Reflecting on the achievement, Rahul Nainani, co-founder and CEO, ReCircle said, “We started ReCircle with a singular mission, to accelerate the world's transition to a circular economy. We are delighted that our ‘profit fuelled by purpose’ approach in waste management has been recognised in the coveted 2024 Meaningful Business MB100 list. We look forward to participating in the year-round programme and learning from the incredible peers in the network. This association will enable us to scale our business sustainably, and build a traceable and transparent waste value chain while promoting initiatives that can achieve social and environmental impact and profitability.”

Now in its 6th year, the winners will participate in a year-round programme in which they gain access to a global peer network, investment opportunities, capacity-building resources, and pro-bono services. The programme is supported by leading organisations including Hogan Lovells, Babson College, Green Frontier Capital and Kenya Climate Ventures.

Meaningful Business exists to help purpose-driven leaders succeed. The community consists of social entrepreneurs, CEOs, impact investors, sustainability heads, humanitarian leaders and academics across 140+ countries, cutting across geography, sector, cause and company size. The platform is designed to help these individuals succeed by providing access to knowledge, connections and resources that help them overcome their key challenges.