Rudolf Steiner Foundation Inc. dba RSF Social Finance

At a conversation hosted by RSF, leaders from Equal Exchange, Purpose Trust Ownership Network, and Organically Grown Company discussed who business serves and whether it should prioritize shareholder returns or nourish workers, farmers, communities, and ecosystems.

The page argues that reclaiming historical understandings of work and vocation can support a more humanizing view of economic productivity than the modern industrial model.

This article originally appeared in Impact Entrepreneur magazine.

The blog series covers five principles guiding work in regenerative finance, including the fifth principle, “Move with Change.”

This trailblazing move means that the company can never be sold, and the trust’s only mandates are to uphold the OGC mission of advancing organic agriculture in service to healthy people and planet, and to make decisions that ensure the ongoing health of the companies the trust owns.

The page announces that the company was selected by Real Leaders Magazine for its 2024 Real Leaders of Impact Investing recognition.

Goodr connects surplus food from food service providers, corporate cafeterias, and restaurants with nonprofits that feed people in need. Founder Jasmine Crowe-Houston created the technology to address food waste and hunger.

More than 1,300 impact investors activated nearly $120 million through RSF Social Investment Fund notes, which RSF invested in mission-driven businesses and nonprofits. Donors also gave $49.7 million to nonprofits through RSF donor advised funds.

RSF provides financial and philanthropic services intended to generate positive social and environmental impact and foster community and collaboration.

The company works with changemakers who use money to support regeneration.

into businesses and nonprofits addressing the world’s most urgent issues.