Introduction to Positive Impact Plan (PIP) project

From Open University of Catalonia (UOC), we are very happy to announce the call for partners for a project proposal for a EU research funded program.

Motivation and main objective

Traditional business plans focus solely on profit obtained from a value proposition created for customers. This is increasingly inadequate as other stakeholders play a significant role in the value exchange, there are imperatives such as climate change and inequality that are impacting every kind of organization. Former attempts to add sustainability layers to business models are clearly not enough.

So there is a necessity of another way of designing new ventures where all stakeholders are considered from the beginning, where results are not only measured in financial statements, but on positive environmental and social impact.

Our “Positive Impact Plan” project reimagines the business model to prioritize social, environmental, and economic sustainability while being profitable. Spearheaded by the Open University of Catalonia (UOC), this initiative seeks to replace the conventional business plan with a forward-thinking Positive Impact Plan (PIP).

Impact in EU socio-economic fabric. This proposal transforms the way entrepreneurs face their ventures, how businesses operate and it is also a crucial educational tool. Once validated by the open community, it may be implemented in business schools worldwide, encouraging students and future leaders to adopt impactful business strategies.

Call for Partners

We invite universities, companies, non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs, companies’ decision makers, practitioners and policymakers across Europe and beyond to join us in this transformative journey. Your participation will be pivotal in shaping and validating the Positive Impact Plan.

How You Can Contribute

1. Research and Development: Collaborate on creating and testing the PIP framework.
2. Case Studies and Pilots: Implement the PIP in startups and organizations, and share insights.
3. Educational Integration: Integrate the PIP into business school curricula and research projects.
4. Policy and Advocacy: Support policy development to encourage the adoption of sustainable business practices.

For further information

Contact us to express your interest and learn more about how you can contribute to this initiative. For further information or to discuss partnership opportunities, please reach out to:

Jose Carlos Ramos: jcramos@uoc.edu

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