Your monthly global insights & creative thought leadership on commerce, civilisation, creativity, and changemaking organisations.
THOUGHT OF THE MONTH
The economy is built on what people trust enough to act on in good faith: a currency, a contract, a brand. From ancient times, faith has shaped how people traded goods and beliefs. An economy is never just about transactions; it starts with beliefs that shape trust. Collectively, that variety of beliefs shapes a common space for an exchange of identities and goods. Strip good faith out of any economy, and what’s left would only be transactions, not relationships that actually sustain growth over time.
In sum, a multi-faith economy has always been present; it is simply less visible, and we intend to change that. As we mark 22 years as a company and movement, we are excited to reshape interreligious dialogue towards one of shared economic action. At a time of rising division, we believe that realising the value of faith-based finance and increasing interfaith collaboration in the economy will be game-changers.
If this resonates with you, come gather with us at Lambeth Palace in London for the Shape the World Summit 2026 to shape a Creative Change Economy.
Celebrating 22 Years of Consulus
This year marks 22 years since Consulus was founded in 2004, and this year marks our most consequential chapter yet. With the Shape the World Summit at Lambeth Palace this October and the launch of the Multi-Faith Economy Mark, our mission to build a Creative Change Economy has never been more urgent. Thank you to our Consulites, partners, clients, and institutions for building this future with us. The work continues!
Watch our latest Mission Video, and if it resonates, join us.
Shape the World Podcast: Mei Tan on Building A Society With Love
Fresh from a private audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, Asia Green Group CEO Mei Tan joins Cristi Buceceanu in this episode of the Shape the World Podcast to unpack the mechanics of running a faith-rooted business.
She shares how aligning her six siblings around One Garden took a meditation retreat before it took a finance structure, and why she rebuilt Innovatif Plus into One Plus to push next-gen leaders toward facing trauma instead of staying comfortable. This episode is a concrete look at what it costs: in family conflict, risk, and slow trust-building, to put love and faith ahead of a single founder’s blueprint.
IT’S OFFICIAL: Lambeth Palace to Host the Shape the World Summit
We are proud to announce that Lambeth Palace will host the Shape the World Summit this October. As the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury for nearly 800 years, Lambeth Palace stands as one of the most significant seats of the Anglican Church, and its decision to open its doors marks a recognition that shaping the global economy is now part of its purpose.
The Summit will bring together leaders shaping the future of commerce, faith, and civilisation, with the Multi-Faith Economy Mark launching as part of the gathering — a new standard for recognising and measuring faith-rooted economic practice across the world.
Due to limited seating, the Summit is invite-only.
VOICES FROM THE NETWORK: Mr Nguyễn Ngọc Hoàng of GDC Group
How do you build a resilient company in an industry prone to stagnation? For Nguyễn Ngọc Hoàng, General Director of GDC Group, the answer lies in viewing challenges as opportunities. In this feature, Hoàng breaks down the 5T framework: Tackling Challenges, Transformational Vision, Talent, Trust, and Timelessness that guides the publicly listed EPC firm.
Read on to discover his unique approach to sustainable growth in Vietnam’s infrastructure market and the philosophy behind his company’s recent move to the stock market.
EXPANDING THE NETWORK: Plaut Slovensko Appointed as Bratislava City Partner
The Consulus Global Network continues to expand, with Plaut Slovensko, s.r.o. now joining as our City Partner for Bratislava.
This alliance brings together Consulus’ creative change methodologies and Plaut’s technical expertise in IT execution — bridging visionary business design with rigorous technological implementation.
Together, we’re strengthening our capacity for end-to-end transformation, empowering corporate leaders, public institutions, and faith-based organisations to achieve high-performance results rooted in social impact and global ESG standards
Be an Impact Partner for Consulus Global Events
This Fall, Consulus is proud to organise and facilitate three highly distinct global events from London to Singapore, reaching 1000 leaders. We are actively seeking impact sponsors who are ready to move beyond traditional CSR and actively invest in platforms that drive real-world transformation.
Learn more about how you can Shape the World with Consulus
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Join us in building a human-centred economy — one partnership at a time.
Economy of Communion (EoC) Accreditation Programme
Are you shaping an economy rooted in purpose, community, and the common good? The Economy of Communion (EoC) Impact Accreditation Programme recognises organisations committed to inclusive, sustainable, and spiritually grounded growth.
Developed in collaboration with business leaders and scholars, this global initiative sets a new standard for economic impact, where profit serves people.
United in your Creative Change journeys,
Group CEO, Consulus
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