Tagged - stakeholder capitalism

Readers react to this week's “huge win” for social enterprise, while a battle for better business continues in Brussels. Plus, our new series from Michael Solomon and a fresh look at floral waste in India. This week's view from the Pioneers Post editors.

A car company in Wales has created a unique business structure that balances the interests of environment, employees and others with those of its shareholders. We need to replicate this model widely – before it's too late, says author Paddy Le Flufy. 

B Lab Europe leads calls for members of European Parliament to save article 25 of Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, in last-ditch effort to support more sustainable economy as crucial vote looms.

‘Major investment’ will enable B Lab to continue to be ‘leading institution on using business as a force for good’, says B Lab Global chief.

Patagonia founder's radical decision to hand over ownership – making planet Earth its “only shareholder” – draws widespread acclaim from responsible business campaigners and social enterprise advocates.

For more than 20 years, Hugo Spowers has been developing zero-emission cars. It’s not only about innovative technology: his vision includes circular business models and an unusual company structure. But is Riversimple – at last – ready to hit the road?

Efforts to engage stakeholders are sometimes ok, sometimes awful, says our columnist. Twelve failings to avoid – and how a focus on power and rights can make engagement matter.

The outgoing CEO of B Lab Global on changing the rules of capitalism, the role of business in defending democracy – and why there’s “magic” in being able to hold the tension between social enterprises and multinationals with a common purpose.

What does it take to change a corporation into a force for good? The former CEO of Danone – a champion of purpose-led business – shares four ways senior managers can ensure they're pushing for positive change.