The Purpose Economy

People care about the world in ways that they didn’t used to. This is defining a new economic framework.

Consumers want to engage with brands that care. Investors want their money to fund sustainable practices. Regulators are penalizing polluters.

Businesses that put purpose at the core of their model will emerge as the leaders of the new economy.

The Purpose Economy

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