Social Governance Archives

May 31, 2024

The Benefits of Renationalising Utilities through Cooperative and Public Consumer-Based Membership Models

The debate over the renationalisation of utilities such as water companies has gained momentum in recent years. Advocates argue that bringing these essential services back under public ownership can lead to better outcomes for consumers, the environment, and the economy. One innovative approach to renationalisation is adopting cooperative and public consumer-based membership business models. This model not only aligns the…

Social Governance 0 2 min read

November 2, 2023

Embracing Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Standards: The Path to Sustainable Business Success

In recent years, businesses worldwide have increasingly recognised the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in driving long-term value creation and sustainable growth. ESG considerations include climate change, diversity and inclusion, labour practices, corporate governance, and ethical business conduct. As stakeholders increasingly demand greater accountability, transparency, and responsibility from corporations, embracing ESG principles presents a significant opportunity for…

All About The Place Blog 0 2 min read

September 12, 2023

Sociocracy In Collaborative Community Development And Placemaking Projects

Introduction to Sociocracy The need for effective governance in collaborative projects, especially those focused on placemaking, cannot be overstated. Sociocracy is emerging as a new project governance method due to its emphasis on collaboration, transparency, and adaptability. Unlike traditional top-down approaches to project governance, sociocracy promotes distributed decision-making and self-organisation, empowering teams to decide collectively based on consent rather than…

All About The Place Blog 0 4 min read

June 12, 2023

The Rise of Cooperative Business Models: A eCulture Perspective

In recent years, there has been a notable surge in the popularity of cooperative business models worldwide. From small-scale startups to large enterprises, more and more businesses are embracing the cooperative approach, which prioritises democratic decision-making, shared ownership, and equitable distribution of profits. In this blog article, we’ll explore the rise of cooperative businesses, with a particular focus on the…

All About The Place Blog 0 6 min read

April 11, 2020

Devon’s Regeneration Is In The Hands Of Its Communities.

The Covid response, Regenerate Devon Summit, and recent analysis of social enterprise activity in Exeter and Rural Devon confirm the existence of a vibrant, innovative, and disruptive social movement actively developing and delivering solutions and services that address a wide range of social issues and concerns for individual, family, and community well-being. The response to the recent Regenerate Devon Summit…

All About The Place Blog 0 3 min read

Recent Posts

Categories

Recent Comments

Archives