Media highlights At the Annual Meeting 2025, the Schwab Foundation amplified the voice of social innovators across global media platforms. During the week of the event, over 120 outlets covered our work, including Caixin Global, CNBC Africa, An-Nahar, India Development Review, Contxto, the Washington Post, Innovators Magazine, Business Fights Poverty Podcast and Deutsche Welle. The foundation also launched several flagship publications and articles, spotlighting the growing role of social innovation in shaping inclusive, sustainable and equitable solutions. Reports Unlocking the Social Economy: Towards Equity in the Green and Digital Transitions This report presents crucial policy recommendations and best practices that support social entrepreneurs in driving economic equity during this transition. Beyond Compliance: Embedding Impact through Innovative Finance This report provides practical guidance on using innovative financial solutions like OBF to incorporate social impact into core business practices. State of Social Procurement 2025 This digital report uncovers data findings from over five regions and countries, new information on social risks in supply chains, and insights into regulatory trends and financing impact. Social Innovation in Action: Schwab Foundation 2025 Awardees and Impact This report profiles the 2025 Schwab Foundation awardees and the community’s impact worldwide.Articles Tradeable Impact: Unlocking Growth through Social and Environmental Value An introduction to tradable impact markets, highlighting examples like SK Group’s Social Progress Credits, which distributes $52 million to social enterprises in South Korea. Why the social and solidarity economy is key to South Africa’s 2025 G20 Presidency and Africa’s Development Emphasizes the importance of the social and solidarity economy movement across Africa and calls for action from governments, investors and citizens to rethink growth in a way that is equitable, inclusive and sustainable. How partnerships with financial institutions can power inclusive development Aly Zulficar Rahim from the World Bank and François Bonnici on the social economy and how it supports international financial institutions in evolving to better respond to global, interconnected crises. New data highlights global momentum for social innovation Insights on the 25 Rise Ahead signatories and their commitments to social innovation. Harnessing the Social Economy for an Inclusive Green and Digital Future Highlights key insights from the foundation’s report on how social enterprises lead innovations to combat climate change and promote digital inclusion. Schwab Foundation Annual Report 2024–2025 37

Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Annual Report 2024 2025