Perspectives and models for radical economic transformation
The Impact Economy introduces a transformative perspective, where the core purpose of business is to improve the well-being of both people and the planet.
FROM FOOTPRINTS TO HANDPRINTS
The traditional production-based economy no longer meets the needs of the modern world. In its place, the Impact Economy emerges—not merely as a survival strategy or a way to meet regulatory requirements, but as a means to build a more meaningful and impactful future. The question is no longer "why," but "how much impact can we create?"
Footprint
Handprint
Reducing harm
New radical approaches
Optimizing current operations
New innovations
Individual value chain
Shared ecosystems
Short-term
Long-term
Responsibility and burden
Genuine impact
ESG reporting
Measuring impact potential
The Impact Economy offers a new approach where the purpose of business is to enhance the well-being of both people and nature. This means:
In the Impact Economy, no one operates on their own. It is built on value-creating ecosystems where businesses, communities, and organizations join forces. An ecosystem is not merely a network of collaboration; it is a dynamic system where each participant contributes their unique strengths and, in return, benefits from the shared impact.
The Impact Economy unlocks distinctive advantages for businesses:
from a production economy to an impact economy
The world is changing faster than ever, and current business models are no longer sufficient to meet future challenges. The rules of business are being rewritten by the non-negotiable boundaries of sustainable development.
Businesses must adapt to this evolving environment with flexibility, innovation, and continuous learning. At the same time, they must build trust with their stakeholders through transparent and responsible practices within new ecosystems.
This is the shift toward the Impact Economy.
Join the pioneers of the Impact Economy and shape a future where impact and success go hand in hand.
Tommi Turunen
Ecosystems, Strategy & Concepts