What is ONE Society?
ONE Society is a global initiative aiming to break free from the models that have led to today’s social fractures and environmental harm. It’s all about building a society rooted in mutual prosperity — one that people truly feel they belong to. This initiative is designed to nurture the foundations of liberal democracy by equipping current and future generations with a fresh economic and social vision. It’s not just theory; it’s about practical solutions that bring an Economy of Mutuality to life, acting from a place of authentic identity, purpose, and belonging.
The Main Benefit: Unlocking Abundance
Unlike traditional economic models that manage scarcity, ONE Society’s approach unlocks abundance — an abundance of mutual prosperity. Here are some key facts and figures that highlight its impact:
- Co-developed over two decades with Oxford University and a global corporation.
- Tested in over 50 business cases worldwide, spanning diverse sectors and regions.
- Featured in the Oxford University Press book Putting Purpose into Practice (2021), freely available online and translated into Chinese in 2022.
- Combines philanthropy with revenue-generating activities like education, consulting, and strategic partnerships.
- Brings together top consulting firms, leading management schools, and forward-thinking policy institutes.
How ONE Society Differs from Capitalism and Socialism
ONE Society is carving out a “third way” — moving beyond the failures of socialism and the drift of capitalism. Unlike capitalism, which prioritizes maximizing profits for shareholders, and socialism, which relies heavily on government intervention to redistribute wealth, ONE Society embeds mutual benefit right from the start. It’s an economy based on mutuality, where value creation and distribution happen hand in hand, increasing prosperity for businesses, people, communities, and the planet alike.
How ONE Society Works
The initiative operates through interconnected pillars that drive real change:
- Educate: Equip the next generation of leaders with purpose-driven, mutuality-based thinking.
- Implement: Scale the Economics of Mutuality across businesses, cities, and organizations.
- Influence Policy: Shape public policy with insights grounded in practice and research.
- Leadership Coalition Building: Unite leaders from various fields to collaborate and push forward meaningful change.
Who’s Behind ONE Society?
Co-founded by Irina Nevzlin and Bruno Roche, two thought leaders with deep expertise in identity, economics, and leadership, ONE Society is supported by a global network of business executives, policymakers, educators, and social entrepreneurs. Their shared commitment? Building a fairer, more sustainable future. The initiative partners with top universities, corporations, and research institutions worldwide, creating a powerful coalition for change.
ONE Society’s Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 1: No Poverty — by promoting mutual prosperity that benefits all.
- SDG 4: Quality Education — through educational programs that foster new leadership models.
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth — by scaling inclusive, purpose-driven economic models.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities — addressing root causes of inequality systemically.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production — integrating social and environmental impact into value creation.
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions — nurturing the foundations of liberal democracy.
What’s Next for ONE Society?
Looking ahead, ONE Society is expanding its global partnerships with universities, businesses, and policymakers to scale the Economics of Mutuality model. Upcoming initiatives include educational programs at leading business schools, pilot projects with companies and cities adopting mutuality-based economic models, and thought leadership forums designed to engage global decision-makers. The journey is ongoing, and the invitation stands open to leaders, entrepreneurs, thinkers, policymakers, educators, or anyone seeking a new way forward — to join and help shape a just economy for a just society.
