"An economic system that relies on constant growth in a limited world with
finite resources is not sustainable. It is necessary
to renegotiate what will make people prosperous in the future. For this
we need new terms and concepts that express what we
find important in the future. Planetary destruction must not mean more growth. Pure
Money increase no longer added value."
Maja Göpel | Economist
We are a steward-owned fashion label
Our understanding of business
We started Oktopulli as a steward-owned company.
Means in plain language:
- We are fully committed to our corporate purpose. Local handicraft & fair fashion. All are paid with wages. Shareholders may not withdraw any profits from the company.
- Money ≠ power. Important entrepreneurial decisions are only made by people who also work in the company.
- The company is not a speculative commodity and cannot be sold at a profit.
Currently, this legal form cannot be chosen freely. We have given the Purpose Foundation a veto share in our company to guarantee compliance with these three principles. We hope that the new legal form will soon be implemented by the current federal government. We see it as one of many tools to create a sustainable economy.
