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Hazel Henderson, a world-renowned economist, futurist, and author, led an eye-opening session at the Living in Oneness Summit 2017 titled Ethical Markets. In this insightful panel, Henderson explored the urgent need for a paradigm shift in the global economic system toward models that prioritize ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible practices.
Henderson discussed how the current economic structures, driven largely by profit and growth at all costs, are failing to address the pressing social and environmental challenges facing humanity. She introduced the concept of ethical markets—a vision of an economy that values human well-being, environmental sustainability, and ethical principles over short-term financial gains. In this new paradigm, businesses and governments would make decisions based on long-term impact and the common good, focusing on solutions that foster equity, justice, and sustainability.
Throughout the session, Henderson highlighted the importance of shifting investment practices toward industries that promote clean energy, social justice, education, and healthcare, and away from sectors that harm the planet and its inhabitants. She shared her work in developing Green GDP and her contributions to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), which aim to create economic indicators that reflect environmental and social progress, not just financial profit.
Henderson also emphasized the role of conscious consumerism and ethical investing in shaping the future of global markets. She encouraged participants to support businesses and initiatives that align with the values of oneness, compassion, and sustainability, and to use their purchasing power to help create ethical markets that benefit both people and the planet.
The panel inspired attendees to rethink the way they view the global economy and their role in shaping it. Henderson’s message was a call to action for individuals, businesses, and governments to co-create a future where markets are aligned with the values of the greater good, helping to build a world that reflects the interconnectedness and oneness of all life.
Hazel Henderson, a world-renowned economist, futurist, and author, led an eye-opening session at the Living in Oneness Summit 2017 titled Ethical Markets. In this insightful panel, Henderson explored the urgent need for a paradigm shift in the global economic system toward models that prioritize ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible practices.
Henderson discussed how the current economic structures, driven largely by profit and growth at all costs, are failing to address the pressing social and environmental challenges facing humanity. She introduced the concept of ethical markets—a vision of an economy that values human well-being, environmental sustainability, and ethical principles over short-term financial gains. In this new paradigm, businesses and governments would make decisions based on long-term impact and the common good, focusing on solutions that foster equity, justice, and sustainability.
Throughout the session, Henderson highlighted the importance of shifting investment practices toward industries that promote clean energy, social justice, education, and healthcare, and away from sectors that harm the planet and its inhabitants. She shared her work in developing Green GDP and her contributions to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), which aim to create economic indicators that reflect environmental and social progress, not just financial profit.
Henderson also emphasized the role of conscious consumerism and ethical investing in shaping the future of global markets. She encouraged participants to support businesses and initiatives that align with the values of oneness, compassion, and sustainability, and to use their purchasing power to help create ethical markets that benefit both people and the planet.
The panel inspired attendees to rethink the way they view the global economy and their role in shaping it. Henderson’s message was a call to action for individuals, businesses, and governments to co-create a future where markets are aligned with the values of the greater good, helping to build a world that reflects the interconnectedness and oneness of all life.
