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Laudes Foundation is an independent philanthropic organisation that aims to advance a transition to a just and regenerative economy by transforming the built environment, fashion, food, and finance and capital markets industries. Founded in 2020 as part of the Brenninkmeijer family enterprise, it addresses the root causes of climate breakdown, inequality, and nature degradation by challenging industry rules, power dynamics, and incentives. A central principle of its strategy is the 'just transition', which emphasises ensuring the inclusion, agency, and accountability of workers and marginalised communities in economic transitions. To achieve this, the foundation heavily supports cross-sectoral coalitions and place-based solutions grounded in local realities. Operationally, it employs a 'Developmental Evaluation' learning approach, using a rubrics system to monitor non-linear, complex industry shifts and evaluate the impact of its funding.

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Monday brief · week of 26 October 2026

Laudes Foundation sharpens focus on business’s role in an inclusive, green economy through frontline collaboration.

Written each Monday from this funder's own recent publications. Every point links to the sentence it rests on.

What they're leaning into

  • The foundation is lifting up ‘frontline organisations’—groups directly driving change toward a fairer, more inclusive world—suggesting a preference for partners embedded in movement-building.

    “I want to celebrate the brave organisations on the frontlines of change, working every day toward a fairer, more inclusive world.”Today is the European Day of Foundations and Donors, an annual initiative led by Philea - Philanthropy Europe Associatio · 2026-10-01 ↗

  • Sustainable fashion and ‘pre-competitive collaboration’ are emerging priorities, with emphasis on industry-wide innovation that benefits people and the planet.

    “Fashion is one of those industries where that question matters the most.”How can business create positive change at scale? · 2026-09-17 ↗“Fashion for Good has spent nearly a decade building exactly that kind of pre-competitive space, bringing together brands, innovators, and investors to validate and scale innovation that can benefit the whole industry, people and our planet.”How can business create positive change at scale? · 2026-09-17 ↗

  • There’s a clear call to rethink business’s role in society, framing economic systems as sites for inclusive, sustainable transformation.

    “Much of my career has been spent on a question: how do we rethink business's role in society, create sustainable, inclusive strategies, and build collaborations to drive positive change at scale?”How can business create positive change at scale? · 2026-09-17 ↗

Framing to consider

  • Grantseekers might frame their work as advancing a ‘green, fair and inclusive economy,’ aligning with the foundation’s core language of systemic change.

    “We support efforts to build a green, fair and inclusive economy.”Today is the European Day of Foundations and Donors, an annual initiative led by Philea - Philanthropy Europe Associatio · 2026-10-01 ↗“We support efforts to build a green, fair and inclusive economy.”Today is the European Day of Foundations and Donors, an annual initiative led by Philea - Philanthropy Europe Associatio · 2026-10-01 ↗

  • Proposals could highlight pre-competitive or cross-sector collaboration, positioning projects as scalable solutions that redefine business’s societal role.

    “Fashion for Good has spent nearly a decade building exactly that kind of pre-competitive space, bringing together brands, innovators, and investors to validate and scale innovation that can benefit the whole industry, people and our planet.”How can business create positive change at scale? · 2026-09-17 ↗“Much of my career has been spent on a question: how do we rethink business's role in society, create sustainable, inclusive strategies, and build collaborations to drive positive change at scale?”How can business create positive change at scale? · 2026-09-17 ↗

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