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How can companies make the greatest possible impact on society? This chapter offers a conceptual and theoretical analysis of a core principle of this book: that companies have a widespread impact on societies’ general welfare, encompassing social, economic, and environmental aspects. The chapter examines the recent evolution of the concept of general welfare in the Netherlands, exploring various perspectives on companies’ contributions to society and their corporate governance. It concludes with an analysis of how governments can enhance the positive impact of companies by adjusting the market conditions in which companies operate and by promoting transitions.

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A Broad Perspective of Companies’ Impact on Society

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年

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  • Marthe Hesselmans,
  • Bart Stellinga,
  • Ramy El-Dardiry,
  • Danique François,
  • Catrien Bijleveld

摘要

How can companies make the greatest possible impact on society? This chapter offers a conceptual and theoretical analysis of a core principle of this book: that companies have a widespread impact on societies’ general welfare, encompassing social, economic, and environmental aspects. The chapter examines the recent evolution of the concept of general welfare in the Netherlands, exploring various perspectives on companies’ contributions to society and their corporate governance. It concludes with an analysis of how governments can enhance the positive impact of companies by adjusting the market conditions in which companies operate and by promoting transitions.