A Social Structure: Steward-Ownership

While the Climate Summit in Glasgow is ongoing, the news channels and legal journals are flooding with news around climate change and sustainability. Corporate social responsibility, sustainability and social impact: it is impossible to imagine today's society and business landscape without these concepts. Companies are increasingly looking for a way to contribute to a better world in addition to making profit. They have a mission that is adapted to the challenges and ideals of today. That mission must be useful and create a positive social impact. But how do you ensure that within your company this mission is protected and respected?

Solution: steward-ownership

One way to safeguard your social, sustainable or social mission is steward-ownership. This concept has been around for some time, yet is relatively unknown. Steward-ownership separates control and economic interest. A steward-owned company belongs to no one. The company's mission is central. So-called