The Degrowth Opportunity

The report 'The Degrowth Opportunity' introduces business practitioners to degrowth thinking and provides foresight into a world that could, in the near future, be in a state of flux, with growth and degrowth forces swirling simultaneously. Written by Jennifer Wilkins, with a contribution from Dr Stefan Gray, a specialist in climate adaptation scenario analysis. It … Continue reading The Degrowth Opportunity

Investing in Degrowth

White paper 'Investing in Degrowth' draws attention to emerging ideas about the degrowth economy, setting out the rationale for investing in degrowth-compatible enterprises and laying down the groundwork for deciding the core characteristics of degrowth investing. Co-authors Jennifer Wilkins, founder of Heliocene, and Bill Murphy, Executive Director of Purpose Capital, call for New Zealand's sustainable … Continue reading Investing in Degrowth

Will The Future Be Pleased With Us?

The report 'Will the Future be Pleased with Us?' examines the business sustainability approaches of New Zealand’s twenty largest businesses by revenue. Its purpose is to aid discussion within the business community about the challenges facing larger firms as they seek to mature their business sustainability practice and integrate sustainability into their core business. heliocene_will-the-future-be-pleased-with-us_06082021Download … Continue reading Will The Future Be Pleased With Us?

Business Sustainability Has Lost Its Way

The bright lights of ESG are distracting us from the primary purpose of business sustainability. A sobering report from the UN Secretary-General warns that we are regressing on the SDGs. It's time now for corporates to turn their powerful gaze toward absolute impact and to refocus on business sustainability's raison d'être. The Ledger: ESG Funds … Continue reading Business Sustainability Has Lost Its Way