Let’s reset the economy

A radical agenda for a green, inclusive and resilient economy

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When everything suddenly changes, we find out what really matters. The people around you, where you live, how you can help. These are the values that should form the basis of our economy. And they call for radically different and future-oriented choices. If this is not the moment to make these choices, when is? Let's reinvent our economy. Let’s make it more honest, humane and green. A transformation. From grey and unequal, to green and inclusive.

Nobody has all the answers. But we do know that money flows. You determine in which direction.

Five pillars of a new economy

Inclusive
From the happy few to the happy many
#1
Resilient
From bluff to buffers
#2
Low carbon
From grey to green
#3
Balanced
From far away to closer by
#4
Shared values
From me to we
#5

How do we transform to a new economy?

Transforming our economic system will not be an easy task. Radical change is required, yet in an evolutionary process. It requires a redefinition of progress, a revaluation of the way we live, and a redesign of our economy. Explore our vision paper to find out more.

A radical agenda for economic transformation
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We invest to strengthen the pillars of a new economy

Impact investing is a driving force in the transition to an economy that is resilient, green and inclusive. We focus on the following investment strategies:

Impact Equities
and Bonds

Financial
Inclusion

Energy
and Climate

Sustainable Food
and Agriculture

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Inclusive

From the happy few to the happy many

In this time of crisis, we see the power of connection. Let’s use it to transform our economy from one that focuses purely on profit and growth into one that supports the things that are important to us all, such as a healthy living environment and treating each other with compassion. Where companies keep an eye on the balance between the interests of investors, employees, society, and future generations, and where we create an economy that works for the many and not just the few.

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Resilient
From bluff to buffers
#2
Low carbon
From grey to green
#3
Balanced
From far away to closer by
#4
Shared values
From me to we
#5

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Resilient

From bluff to buffers

Our current system is largely built on the single goal of maximising profit and growth. It encourages companies to build up debt and to look purely at the short term and the interests of shareholders. This makes the whole economy vulnerable, and the associated risks are passed on to society. The impact of this is felt hardest by the people who have the least, people with no or underpaid jobs, who have no security or resources. If we want to rebuild after the crisis, it is vital to invest in enough buffers. We must build a system that provides equal opportunities, and in which we pay a fair price for goods and services. A fair economy is a resilient economy.

Explore the other pillars

Inclusive
From the happy few to the happy many
#1
Low carbon
From grey to green
#3
Balanced
From far away to closer by
#4
Shared values
From me to we
#5

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Low carbon

From grey to green

There is growing awareness of the climate crisis. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has partly halted the energy transition. Economic growth and the development of climate policy could and should be mutually reinforcing. This requires a government that imposes sustainable conditions on companies that ask for support and supports sustainable companies and initiatives itself. For instance, by taxing CO2 emissions.

Explore the other pillars

Inclusive
From the happy few to the happy many
#1
Resilient
From bluff to buffers
#2
Balanced
From far away to closer by
#4
Shared values
From me to we
#5

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Balanced

From far away to closer by

Globalisation has brought us material prosperity and international cooperation remains urgently needed. But when it comes to food, the basis of our existence, we need to bring it closer to home. Because there is something fundamentally wrong with our global food system. For decades now, the main goal of our food systems has been to produce as much food as possible at the lowest possible price. The concentration and specialisation of unilateral agriculture and monocultures that are part of this system make us vulnerable. It affects nature’s ability to control germs and viruses, depletes soil, contributes to CO2 emissions, causes a decrease in biodiversity and supports inequality due to power concentration. Local agriculture and food production are needed. A shorter chain means less CO2 emissions and no intermediaries taking a share of the profits, leading to a more robust and localised economy and food system.

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Inclusive
From the happy few to the happy many
#1
Resilient
From bluff to buffers
#2
Low carbon
From grey to green
#3
Shared values
From me to we
#5

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Shared values

From me to we

Taxpayers' money is community money. It belongs to all of us. We can put that money into restarting the old fossil economy, but it is bankrupt. Money must be invested in the economy of the future and in a society that is genuinely there for all. For the ‘we’ and less for the ‘me’. In this new economy, shared values and community interest get an extra push from governments. Businesses and (civic) initiatives that meet specific social needs, such as healthcare and sustainable food, can take advantage of this tailwind.

Explore the other pillars

Inclusive
From the happy few to the happy many
#1
Resilient
From bluff to buffers
#2
Low carbon
From grey to green
#3
Balanced
From far away to closer by
#4

Inclusive

From the happy few to the happy many

Resilient

From bluff to buffers

Low carbon

From grey to green

Balanced

From far away to closer by

Shared values

From me to we

A radical agenda for economic transformation

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