noun
social business; social enterprise
A business that aims to solve social problems while being financially sustainable. Often used in contexts of social innovation and entrepreneurship.
彼は社会的企業を立ち上げて、地域の雇用問題に取り組んでいる。
He started a social enterprise to address local employment issues.
社会的企業は利益だけでなく、社会的な影響も重視する。
Social businesses value not only profit but also social impact.
Compound of 社会的 (social) and 企業 (enterprise). A relatively modern term reflecting the concept of social entrepreneurship.