When Business Meets the Doughnut

In March 2024, we piloted our first Doughnut Economics Workshop. Here’s a taster of how we did it &what we learnt.

An award-like tour trough our region Achterhoek, the Eastern part of The Netherlands

Last months in Bogotá we have been doing events with citizens and schools to put the doughnut teachings into practice.

Opening the space to create transformational change from the heart, not just the head

Can business save the planet? One man is cycling around the world for three years to find out...

Recycling facemasks, medicine pots and inhaler mouthpieces into products using decentralised cradle-to-cradle clusters

An article explaining how teacher-authors got the Doughnut embedded into Kognity's new IB Business Management textbook

Recording of the launch of an Irish DE network, incl. presentation by Rob Shorter (DEAL)

Belgium

I am an economist, impact entrepreneur, and consultant with over 20 years of experience working with large organizations in both the public and private sectors. My expertise lies in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), where I have provided consulting and training to help organizations navigate complex challenges and achieve their goals. I see sustainability as the core of risk management, where both threats (negative risks) and opportunities (positive risks) are integral to creating long-term value. As John Adams once said, "Every problem is an opportunity in disguise," and this perspective is central to my approach—transforming challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth and resilience. I named my company Bright Phoenix because the phoenix symbolizes resilience and transformation—qualities I help my clients cultivate as they rise to meet today’s challenges. Learning about the doughnut economic model was a true eureka moment for me. As I delved deeper, I realized I’m not alone—several others in the DEAL community have also expressed similar revelations. The model encapsulates my mission: to guide my clients to operate in the sweet middle of the doughnut—within planetary boundaries while respecting societal needs—ensuring their businesses thrive sustainably. What brings me to the DEAL community is this shared vision. I am excited to contribute my experience as a strategist, systems thinker, and storyteller, while learning from others in this inspiring network.

Orléans, Loiret, France

If we are to achieve our goal of greater respect for our environment and the people who make up our society, we need to take action at every level. This is the reason why I decided to help companies, local authorities and organisations commit to a CSR and transition approach. Today, I offer CSR modules, seminar days and tailor-made support to get all teams involved in a comprehensive, integrated approach. After listening to Kate Raworth at a Conference, I felt that the doughnut had to be shared with as many structures as possible. 

Paris, France

AThe mission I have set for myself is to challenge the status quo by mobilizing collective intelligence to promote, support, and enthusiastically accelerate our (r)evolution towards a sustainable world. As a former executive, I have chosen to leverage my +20 years of professional experience - in innovation and transformation-related environments, within large corporations, startups, and consultancy - to serve the transition. I am committed to a sustainable word  • I volunteer with The Shift Project, initiating and leading the ShiftYourJob.org project, which aims to reconcile Employment and Climate. • Instructor for the Climate Collage, Trainer for the "2 Tonnes" Workshop and the Digital Collage, as well as Facilitator for the Climate Change Adaptation Workshop. • Trained in carbon accounting by the Carbon Training Institute, as well as in eco-design and Life Cycle Analysis. • I now support companies and organisations in their business model transformation to meet our 21th century challenges

Rotterdam, the Netherlands

I am a curator of partnerships with international platforms and global networks specialised in access to innovative thinking and making connections for the benefit of business, investments and philanthropy leaders. In June 2021 I did a Foundation of Doughnut Economivs course online with Kate Raworth as faculty and it prompted me to quit my income from an industrial linear economy big corporate and start to reskill myself as a independent consultant for mindful and well designed business models for the 21st century #circulareconomy #degrowth with a personal motivation on ocean pollution #plasticwasteaction 

Sion, Valais/Wallis, Suisse

I'm a concerned economist/project manager/teacher eager to join research or reflexion groups in Switzerland and Europe to develop projects within the 'doughnut economy" framework. I can work in French/English/German/Spanish. Hope to see you soon!

São Paulo, Brasil

Executive coach and systemic consultant