At Artecology, we’ve chosen to structure ourselves as a not-for-profit simply because our mission isn’t about profit, it’s about purpose.
Here’s why this matters:
We’re not in it for the money.
Our focus is on creating real, lasting change, not chasing financial gains. By being not-for-profit, we ensure that every decision we make is driven by our values and our commitment to people, place & planet, not by shareholders, investors and bottom lines. Systemic change is required if society is to have a future worth living for. For this to happen we must remain laser focussed on our goal. Beyond balancing our books and fairly remunerating everyone that works with us, we cannot let externalities like profit cloud our judgment or dilute our mission.
We believe “business-as-usual” is the problem.
It’s obvious that system that got us into this environmental crisis won’t get us out of it. We’re here to challenge the status quo, to rethink how we live, work, and build,….. and to work hard to demonstrate there are better ways forward.
Our own growth isn’t measured in Gross Domestic Product.
We don’t aspire to “grow” in the traditional sense. Instead, we aim to scale enough systemic change that our day-to-day work one day soon becomes unnecessary. Imagine a world where the solutions we’re advocating for are just the way things are done, that’s the future we’re working toward.
Our exit strategy? Fade-out, not a sell-out!
We don’t dream of cashing out or scaling up indefinitely. Our goal is to make such a profound impact that Artecology can eventually fade away, knowing we have successfully scaled our ideas and methods, and we’ve helped create a world that no longer needs our services.
By choosing to be a not-for-profit, we’re sending a clear message: we prefer collaboration to competition, our priority will always be the living planet not personal profit. We’re here to inspire, innovate, demonstrate and ignite change,… and we’re super grateful if you choose to work alongside us on this journey.