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DOUGHNUT DESIGN FOR BUSINESS WORKSHOPS FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

“This is the story of what happens when business meets the Doughnut, a vision of human prosperity in the 21st century.” — Kate Raworth, economist and author of Doughnut Economics.

HELP YOUR BUSINESS NAVIGATE THE FUTURE WITH DOUGHNUT ECONOMICS

As businesses face a future influenced by climate change and the urgent need to operate within the planet's ecological limits, the significance of adopting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) becomes paramount. Uncertainty can breed anxiety in the business world, leading to suboptimal decision-making. How can your organsation adapt and thrive amidst these challenges? Our Doughnut Design for Business workshops are designed to alleviate stress, mitigate risk, and clarify a proactive path toward sustainable practices in the 21st-century business landscape. What is Doughnut Economics? “The Doughnut creates a safe and just space in which humanity can thrive between the planet’s ecological boundaries and our minimum social foundations.” — Kate Raworth, economist and author of Doughnut Economics. Doughnut Economics presents a vision for human prosperity in the 21st century, promoting a mindset essential for achieving a sustainable future. Think of it as a compass guiding us toward a future where the needs of all people align harmoniously within the planet’s ecological limits.
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The Doughnut of social and planetary boundaries. Credit: Kate Raworth and Christian Guthier. CC-BY-SA 4.0

UNDERSTANDING the Doughnut Economics framework

The Doughnut comprises two concentric rings: a social foundation informed by the UN's Sustainable Development Goals that ensures everyone has access to essential services, and an ecological ceiling that prevents humanity from exceeding crucial planetary boundaries vital to sustaining life on Earth. The area between these two rings defines a doughnut-shaped space—an ecologically safe and socially just sanctuary where humanity and business can thrive. The concept of the Doughnut first emerged in a 2012 Oxfam report by economist Kate Raworth and has since garnered international recognition from diverse entities, ranging from the Pope, the UN General Assembly, to the Extinction Rebellion. At the core of Doughnut Economics, Raworth’s 2017 book offers a philosophical framework for envisioning an economy that uplifts humanity while respecting the ecological limits of our planet.

About our DOUGHNUT DESIGN FOR BUSINESS workshops

  • Are you ready to transform your business using Doughnut Economics? Our workshops are tailored for businesses and leaders who are:

  • Eager to turn Doughnut Economics from theory into practical application.
  • Ambitious and curious innovators looking to reimagine regenerative, distributive, and sustainable business practices.
  • Empowered to influence the deep design of businesses, whether from within or from an external standpoint.
Led by Certified Expertise for Lasting ImpactEach Doughnut Design for Business workshop is led by Tom Foster, a certified Doughnut Design For Business practitioner, confirmed by Doughnut Economics Action Lab. With this certification, we ensure that the insights and tools shared in our workshops are grounded in the latest and most trusted practices of Doughnut Economics, reinforcing our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative experiences.
What does OUR workshop involve?
We offer a comprehensive core tool workshop lasting 5 hours, alongside a shorter 2-hour taster workshop. Hands-on activities and group exercises to promote collaboration and allow participants to apply Doughnut Economics principles directly to real-world business challenges. Our workshops can be delivered on-premise or online, ensuring accessibility for every business.
What MAKES OUR TOOL UNIQUE?
  • The Doughnut Design for Business tool is:
  • The only method for businesses to engage effectively with Doughnut Economics.
  • Deeply transformative, context-specific applicable to any business.
  • A pragmatic approach that fosters diverse, context-specific designs to help businesses overcome real barriers to sustainable action.
  • Intuitive and accessible allowing for flexibility without prescribing specific designs or models.

ENQUIRE NOW ABOUT DOUGHNUT DESIGN FOR BUSINESS WORKSHOPS

Ready to transform your business for a sustainable future within planetary boundaries? Contact us today to learn more about our Doughnut Economics workshops and how we can help your organisation navigate the complexities of 21st-century business.
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