Background

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Inequality, environmental degradation, and unsustainable business practices are interconnected systemic risks that threaten economic stability, social cohesion, and human wellbeing. Current business and financing models often reinforce these risks through short-term profit priorities and compliance-driven approaches, making incremental change insufficient.

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The Doughnut Economy framework offers a way to rethink business purpose and design, helping enterprises move beyond “doing less harm” toward creating models that are regenerative (restoring ecosystems and communities) and distributive (sharing value and opportunities more fairly). Complementary initiatives such as the Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures provide practical tools to integrate inequality considerations into business and financial decision-making. Together, these approaches help align markets with the wellbeing of people and planet.

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This workshop brings together practitioners, SMEs, investors, and advocates to explore systemic risks and apply transformative solutions to real-world cases through interactive learning and collaborative problem-solving.

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Key Objectives

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• Raise Awareness – Deepen participants’ understanding of the systemic risks embedded in current business, investment, and financing models, and why incremental “sustainable” or “inclusive” approaches are insufficient.

• Showcase Solutions – Introduce practical tools, models, and governance approaches—such as TISFD integration, steward ownership, and fair value distribution—that can drive systemic change.

• Enable Application – Equip participants with the skills and frameworks to apply regenerative and distributive models to real-world business or investment scenarios, fostering bold and actionable strategies.

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Guiding Questions

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• How can businesses address systemic social, environmental, and financial risks in ways that go beyond compliance and incremental improvement?

• Which regenerative and distributive models could transform current business and financing practices to create lasting equity, resilience, and shared value?

• How can these approaches be applied to real-world cases to tackle root causes of inequality and unsustainable practices?

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Session Partners