EdC - Economy of Comunion
EoC - Economy of Comunione
The Economy of Communion (EoC) or Civil Economy is a movement involving entrepreneurs, enterprises, associations, economic institutions, but also workers, managers, consumers, savers, scholars, economic operators, the poor, citizens, families. It was founded by Chiara Lubich in May 1991 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Its aim is to contribute, to give life to companies that work for the common good and that feel it is their mission to do good, to help build a fairer and more humane economic system and society.
Those who, at any level, adhere to the EoC commit themselves to living in the light of the values and culture of sharing, both as individuals and in the organisations in which they work, and to be its animator and promoter.
The backbone of the EoC is represented by businesses or productive organisations of various legal forms, including non-profit, social and civil enterprises, cooperatives, associations...) that decide to adopt the EoC culture and values in their practice.
EoC enterprises are committed to generating new wealth and creating new jobs, with creativity and innovation, while respecting each individual.
Some prerequisites for an EoC enterprise are :
the openness to allocate a part of the company profits, when they exist, according to the three aims of the project, which are: (1) concrete help to the poorest, (2) the formation of "new people", (3) the development of the company
To inspire one's corporate governance with respect and to conceive one's company and/or action as a place and a tool to reduce poverty and injustice, both in one's local context and globally.
The EoC also initiates a movement of thought and ideas, in an authentic dialogue with contemporary culture and with the civil, solidarity and social economy on a local and international level.
The EoC cooperates with the various initiatives of civil and political society, of which it feels to be a vital expression and instrument of unity.
This gave rise to the Gelato Sole project, the 'Let's Share' day and the project for our adoptions.
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Companies adhering to the Economy of Communion define their "corporate mission" by adopting sharing as a fundamental value at every level of their organization. Roles and functions are clearly defined and exercised with a spirit of service and responsibility. Leadership style is participatory, and corporate objectives are shared and transparently evaluated, with a particular focus on the quality of relationships among all stakeholders.
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Business members commit professionally to building and strengthening good, open relationships with customers, suppliers, and the local community, which they consider an integral part of their mission. Companies interact fairly and civilly with competitors, suppliers, customers, civil society, and public administrations, viewing them as essential partners.
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A fundamental goal of an EdC company is to become a community. Periodic meetings are organized to assess interpersonal relationships and address conflicts through established sharing tools.
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The beauty and harmony of workplaces serve as the first business card of an EdC company, as communion is also beauty—not through luxury but through simplicity. Workspaces reflect the harmony of relationships and are part of the business culture. Cleanliness, hygiene, and order create a welcoming environment for employees,
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The company fosters a climate of mutual trust where sharing talents, ideas, and skills for the collective and corporate growth is natural. The workplace community is the primary training ground, and management adopts hiring and development criteria that promote this atmosphere.
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EdC entrepreneurs work continuously to create an open and sincere communication climate, encouraging idea and information exchange across all responsibility levels.
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