“You have taken up the challenge… by seeking ways to make capitalism become a more inclusive instrument for integral human wellbeing…You have recognized the issues our world is facing and the imperative to act decisively in order to build a better world. I express to you my heartfelt gratitude for your commitment to the promotion of a more just and humane economy.”

“You admirably aspire to respond to the call of church and faith leaders, who have their pulse on the sensitivity and suffering of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable. This will involve more than just short-term sacrifice; it will entail a commitment to compassion and communion, ultimately solidarity and sharing with all those who are excluded and exploited by the markets and corporations. Each of us, from our own position and perspective, but also with humility and honesty, must advocate for a more sustainable world.”

“Yet God’s creation of human society is far more than individual or bureaucratic: it is relational, and for it to be so every form of human relational institution from the base community of the family, to the small and medium sized business, or the church, or anything else must be treated as possessing legitimacy and value in the rich and luxuriant mix of human society.”

“Spirituality can change the vision of a manager, CEO, or director, enhance the humanity, and develop themes which can hold accountable stakeholders. That is above and beyond contracts. If you look at the concept of covenants within religion, it’s a moral responsibility that people have coming from within their practices. Corporations have a responsibility as part of society to society itself.”

“In modern times in order to encourage corporate philanthropy the slogan ‘Do well by doing good’ has become commonplace. However, the religious ethic as reflected in Biblical and Talmudic teaching would rather argue that we ‘Do well in order to do good,’ for the welfare of society at large is our common good and our moral responsibility.”

“To be value-based is a token of credibility and legitimacy and a winning ticket to making more money, attracting more investors, and being seen as greening the environment rather than destroying it, contributing to those who are vulnerable and disabled rather than walking on their necks and backs. It is your image, your credo, your street cred, and what distinguishes you from other businesses doing the same thing. “

“I believe the new generations will be able to establish reconciliation between the peoples and with Mother Earth. But we need to have people who lead by example. We first have to learn ourselves how to accept, forgive, and reconcile, if it is to happen at another scale in the society as a second step, between communities, between institutions, between societies. We have to show the example, we have to build that road.”