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Business and revenue models define how an organization creates, delivers, and captures value, shaping its long-term sustainability and impact. In regenerative enterprises, these models go beyond financial profitability to ensure environmental restoration, social equity, and ethical governance. Rather than prioritizing short-term gains, regenerative business models are designed to generate positive systemic change, integrating circular economy principles, shared ownership structures, and long-term resilience.
A successful business model in the regenerative economy aligns revenue generation with impact-driven strategies. This often involves innovative pricing models, community-driven funding mechanisms, and diversified income streams that reduce reliance on extractive industries. By embedding principles such as co-ownership, impact reinvestment, and transparent value chains (or guilds), regenerative businesses can foster deeper stakeholder engagement and long-term sustainability.
Moreover, revenue models in regenerative enterprises must be adaptable, ensuring financial health while aligning with the organization’s mission. This requires balancing stable cash flow with reinvestment in ecological and social initiatives. Whether through membership-based models, impact investing, or value-aligned partnerships, businesses must cultivate financial strategies that support both economic viability and systemic regeneration.
"A just cause should direct a
business model.
Not the other way around."
SIMON SINEK
MUST READ
Sharing Economy
Business Models
This research article examines the sustainability of sharing economy business models (SEBMs). The authors find that SEBMs are not inherently sustainable and develop a new business modeling tool using morphological analysis to help design more sustainable models. This tool focuses on value facilitation, delivery, and capture, incorporating preconditions for improved sustainability performance. The tool's creation involved a literature review and iterative feedback sessions with academics and practitioners. The authors conclude by highlighting the tool's implications for research and practice in promoting sustainable consumption.
real-life examples
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A smartphone company that designs modular, ethically sourced,
and repairable devices. Fairphone generates revenue through direct sales while integrating circular economy principles by encouraging product longevity and reducing electronic waste.
Fairphone
EUROPE
A cosmetics company that has integrated sustainability into its revenue model by launching in-store refill stations. Customers can refill their product containers, reducing plastic waste while encouraging repeat purchases and fostering brand loyalty.
The Body Shop’s Refill Stations
GLOBAL
fundamental questions
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How does my business model integrate financial, social, and ecological sustainability?
What revenue streams align with my mission while ensuring financial resilience?
How can I design a model that reduces dependency on extractive or unsustainable industries?
What innovative financing mechanisms can I leverage to scale my impact?
How can my revenue model foster community engagement and long-term stakeholder investment?
“The conventional definition of management is getting work done through people, but real management is developing
people through work.”
AGHA HASAN ABEDI, CITED IN 'THE REGENERATIVE BUSINESS'
LEARN BY PRACTICING
assignments
01
Define your business and revenue model
MANDATORY
Deadline: 12th May
02
Answer the fundamental questions
RECOMMENDED
Deadline: 12th May
03
EXTRA
Deadline: 12th May
Inquire how can your revenue model come from a pouring perspective and not from an extrative one
Still having doubts?
Online Clarification Session
5th & 15th May
6 - 7:30 PM (Lisbon Time)
Below, you’ll find the assignments grouped into three categories to help you prioritize your work effectively. Mandatory exercises are essential and must be completed. Recommended assignments will strengthen your understanding and are highly encouraged. If you have additional time and want to explore further, dive into the Extra category to deepen your knowledge of the topic.
To support you, we’ve also curated a list of key content from the hub. This content was carefully selected to help you complete the assignment, and includes an estimated time commitment for each item so you can better plan your learning journey.
Once you've completed your exercises, please upload your responses to your organization workbook using the link you received by email.
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