Creating Business Solutions to Address Social Issues

by Aimee Mesiti | May 8, 2023 | AImee Mesiti, Community & Philanthropy

a

Poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation are social issues that persist today, aecting the lives of people and the planet While governments and non-prot organizations play a critical role in addressing these issues, businesses also have an essential role in creating positive change. There has been a growing trend toward creating business solutions to address the social problems, commonly known as social entrepreneurship Below will explain social entrepreneurship, its benets, and some examples of successful social enterprises.

What is Social Entrepreneurship?

Social entrepreneurship is using business principles and strategies to address social issues

Social entrepreneurs start and operate businesses to create positive social impact rather than solely focusing on prot. They aim to solve social problems by creating sustainable and innovative solutions that have the potential to benet people, communities, and the environment.