THE COLLECTIVE ECONOMY
GLACIERS:
They tell us something. We should listen.
More inclusive.
More sustainable.
Still profitable.
The Collective Economy involves, protects, and rewards all the stakeholders of a Society – not just the shareholders. And guess what? All living beings on this planet are potential stakeholders starting with you, your family, your environment.
It is time to consider the invisible side of the Economy and make it both visible and actionable. We are just starting, join us to think and act.
FAMILIES:
The Human sanctuary that needs security.
Our primary focus
#Energy
#Infrastructure
#INDUSTRY
#MOBILITY
We tend to focus on the industries which are on the front line of the climate crisis: Energy, Infrastructure, Industry and Mobility. These sectors play a significant role in the transition to a more sustainable world, but they are also very conservative. By helping them move faster, we believe we can win the race against the clock.
WILDLIFE:
it should develop, not perish.
Our story
COLLECTIVECO was created by Valmetrics (a Swiss-based analytical firm) to accelerate the ecological transition using the power of Economics.
Belatedly, we realized what Humanity is facing.
On one side, the digital transition is doing exceptionally well, developing at an exponential speed, which is fine to some extent. On the other hand, the ecological transition is lagging, and entire ecosystems are dying, which has become a threat to Humanity.
Such a situation is hardly bearable.
That is why we felt we must contribute using the tools we know best: economic modeling, advanced data analytics, and interdisciplinary works (see our areas of interests). We want to demonstrate that political and business leaders can create superior economic, social, and ecological value by integrating – in their decisions and actions – the invisible stakeholders. See the 3 principles.
We acknowledge the prior existence and contribution of other similar movements, including the Circular Economy, the B Corps, the Economics of Mutuality, the Stakeholder Capitalism (among others). We have this collective ambition to make the Economy work for Ecology and therefore want to assure them of our recognition and support. We intend to build on their ongoing legacy and complete their actions with what we believe is still missing: an influential economic culture of collective value creation.
Pat Ben, Initiator
BLUE COLLARS:
hard workers, they deserve a piece of the bigger pie.
“Capitalism, as we know it, is dead. “
Marc Benioff, the chairman and co-C.E.O. of Salesforce.
October 14, 2019 – The New York Times
FORESTS:
highly resourcing, they should stay so.
The 3 principles
Principle 1 - More inclusive: COLLECTIVECO operates beyond the limited scope of shareholders’ expectations.
Shareholders expect a Return On Investment without too much additional consideration. Most of the time, they share the pie with two other players: the debtholders who collect interests and the State which collects taxes. Shareholders, debtholders, and the States form a capitalist trio who makes the game.
A Collective Economy identifies and considers additional stakeholders, especially those who are invisible but still concerned or impacted by the trio’s decisions. We classify these stakeholders in the following layers: the economic layer (customers, suppliers), the social layer (employees, families), and the ecological layer (flora and fauna). Although the latter one seems counter-intuitive, it is probably the most important as we Human and “mother” Nature share a common destiny.
We strive to identify all the invisible stakeholders and be their voice.
Principle 2 - More sustainable: COLLECTIVECO searches for and considers all the impacts which are invisible to the market prices (aka “externalities”).
In a fast-moving economy, most business decisions are made for short-term measurable outcomes. How can I increase my sales by the next quarter? One can make assumptions, take action, and rapidly see the results. But measuring social and ecological impact is different. It may not be easily nor immediately visible. It may take several generations to witness damages or rehabilitation.
Being sustainable means taking care of the invisible and the long-term for each layer: economic, social, and ecological. It requires dedicated resources to research possible externalities and set the right governance to optimize them.
We aim at making each strategic decision compliant to this long-term and optimized view.
Principle 3 - Still profitable: COLLECTIVECO recognizes a healthy and positive relationship between risk and return. The one who takes the risk should expect a correlated return.
This sole principle is the foundation of a progressing economy. It is essential to project funding and viability. Without it, funding of risky, and potentially impactful, projects would be minimal. That is why shareholders should be reassured that they will be rewarded for the risks they take.
However, this principle alone is not entirely fair and needs some adjustments. It only becomes equitable when the two previous (inclusive and sustainable) principles are applied. Indeed, shareholders cannot make a profit at the expense of non-decision stakeholders nor by creating negative externalities to the Society. The best part is that by combining these principles, shareholders will optimize their return/risk ratio and create more value for them and the community.
We want to make the risk/return logic work at the collective level.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:
let’s make them feel equal.
Circular & Collective
– aka the 2Cs
Both aim at the same goal:
Make the Economy work for Ecology
OCEANS:
they cover 70% of the Earth Surface and are vital for us.
A sneak peek on what we’re interested in:
Sustainability Reporting · Innovative economic modelling · New KPI and decision toolbox · 360° governance · Stakeholders’ classification · Measurement of externalities · Public / Private Partnerships · Inclusive Accounting system · Pricing methodologies
YOUNG GENERATION:
they trust us to make their dreams come true.
The values that guide us:
We trust independent science.
We co-create with other movements.
We see long-term and beyond P&L.
We desire and act for positive changes.
EDERELY PERSONS:
the heritage we must preserve and respect.
Get in touch
We welcome any collaboration with economists, sociologists, ecologists, or simply climate activists who have a willingness to find and promote innovative solutions.
If you represent a State, City, Utility or Corporation and you need support to set a more inclusive and sustainable policy, we can help, so feel free to get in touch.
SHAREHOLDERS:
rewarded for the risk they take.
Privacy Policy
THE PRIVACY POLICY OF COLLECTIVECO DESCRIBES THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT FROM YOU AND HOW WE MAY (AND MAY NOT) USE AND DISCLOSE THAT INFORMATION.
This policy was last updated on December 1, 2019
This Privacy Policy may change from time to time and therefore you should review it regularly. Our Privacy Policy explains how COLLECTIVECO handles personal information and the choices available to you regarding the collection, use, access, and how to update and correct your personal information. This Privacy Policy applies to the processing of information about users and other individuals that we collect when you use our services and platforms, which means any event, workshop, website, application, mailing services or services we offer, or when you communicate with us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the information that you may provide to third parties, such as users, and others with whom you may share information about yourself.
COLLECTIVECO is committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a positive experience on its website and in using its services.
Collection of Information
For a better experience while using our service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to your name and email address. The information that we collect will be used to contact or identify you.
We collect information about you when you:
• Register using a sign-up or contact form;
• Visit our website; and
• Communicate with us.
We also collect personal information such as usage statistics, by using cookies, server logs, and similar technologies from trusted third-party sources and engage third parties to collect personal information to assist us.
We and the third parties may combine the information we collect from you over time and across our website with information obtained from other sources. This helps us improve its overall accuracy and completeness and helps us better tailor our interactions with you.
Use of Information
We may use your personal information for the purposes of operating our business, delivering, improving, and customizing our website, sending marketing and other communications related to our business, and for other legitimate purposes permitted by applicable law. Some of the ways we may use personal information include:
• Operating, improving, promoting, and protecting COLLECTIVECO, our service and platform;
• Providing customer service;
• Analyzing, supporting, and improving our services and your online experience;
• Communicate with you by sending you a personalized, regular newsletter and other important updates;
• Compiling statistics on web page visits.
Sharing of Information
We do not share information about you in any way other than as described in this Privacy Policy. We may share your personal information with third parties for the purposes of operating our business, delivering, improving, and customizing our offering(s), sending marketing and other communications related to our business, and for other legitimate purposes permitted by applicable law or otherwise with your consent. We may disclose information about you:
• to our third-party service providers who help us to operate or improve our service and platforms;
• to authorities to comply with legal obligations and to protect and defend our rights and property; and
• to an affiliate or successor entity as part of a transaction.
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Your Data Rights
Irrespective of your nationality or place of residence, among other rights, we grant to you all the rights relating to your personal data that the European General Data Protection Regulation provides for data subjects. These rights include:
The right to access your data
You have the right to request access to the personal data that we have collected about you and to request specific information and insights on how we treat, share, store and otherwise process this personal data.
The right to rectification
In the case personal data that we store about you is incorrect, inaccurate, or outdated, and you wish to update it, you have the right to demand that we correct these errors. To exercise this right it is sufficient to just point the errors out in an email to the address given below.
The right to erasure / withdrawal of consent
For the most parts we are processing your personal data on the grounds of the consent that you give that us by reading and accepting this data policy or by conclusive conduct. At all times you are absolutely free to withdraw this consent by stating so in an email or by initiating the deletion of your personal profile.
The right to object to processing of your information, asking us to restrict processing of your information, or requesting the portability of your information.
The right to opt out from receiving marketing communications that we send you at any time. You can exercise this right by unsubscribing from these mailings by following the unsubscribe instructions in any such message or contact us.
Your email address will be removed from our marketing list. Please allow us a reasonable period to satisfy your request, as some promotions may already be in process.
Data Security
We value your trust in providing us your personal information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You use the services and provide us with information on your own initiative and risk.
Contact Us
If you want to exercise your rights, have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, wish to contact us or know further details on how we use personal data please do not hesitate to contact us electronically at [email protected]
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