Sustainable Business Models

This lecture explores the concept of sustainable business models, focusing on the application of the Doughnut Economics framework to enterprises, the principles of the Social and Solidarity Economy, fair trade practices, and regenerative business models. The instructor discusses the shift from degenerative and divisive business models to regenerative and distributive ones, emphasizing the importance of governance, ownership, and financial structures in creating positive social and environmental impacts. Various case studies, such as Sanergy, are used to illustrate how businesses can adopt regenerative practices and distribute value equitably throughout the supply chain.