Christian Business Leader with Darren Shearer Is There Any Biblical Basis for ESG and DEI (w/ Don Golden)
Apr 14, 2025
Don Golden, founder of Just Capital Quotient and chief impact officer at Threefold Private Equity, dives into the biblical underpinnings of ESG and DEI movements. He discusses innovative ethical mining practices in Rwanda that balance community development with profitability. Golden highlights how faith can transform economic engagement to uplift the poor and promote stewardship. The conversation also explores how Christian leaders can integrate social responsibility and creativity into business, fostering a just economy while addressing wealth inequality.
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Threefold's Kingdom Impact Example
- Threefold Private Equity practices kingdom impact in business by integrating stewardship of multiple capitals.
- They innovate in eco-friendly roofing, reducing waste and costs, showing how business can serve people and the planet.
Cain and Abel as Economic Parable
- The story of Cain and Abel reflects economic myths of scarcity and redemptive violence.
- A biblical economy should be about abundance and creative stewardship of resources for others' wellbeing.
Use Multi-Capitals Framework
- Use a multi-capitals framework including financial, human, social, and natural capitals to guide business impact.
- Focus on profitable problem-solving that creates trust and positive community impact as kingdom stewardship.