This article aims to introduce the concept and significance of Triple Bottom Line (TBL) with relationship to Sustainable Development Principle (SD) and Sustainable Construction (SC). Construction industry is one of the biggest industries in the world which needs a lot of attention to monitor and achieve the goals for a sustainable environment. In this report a case study has also been included which will be examined based on Global Report Initiatives (GRI). Introduction Sustainability
human beings are not the only living beings on Earth. This requires us to adopt environmentally sustainable practices in every aspect of our lives. An article I read back then, revolving around the fact that 47% of my country, Turkey, is under a risk of desertification made me ponder; if we, as a society, continue following unsustainable ways in green areas, we might as well be forced to follow sustainable ways in desserts in the future. In a world where climate change has been one of the biggest challenges
especially in Indonesia. This paper will discuss more about Global Issue. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) is a world project that developed to support the intergovernmental process to achieve the sustainable development. It consists of seventeen points which have to be achieved over the next fifteen years. It is a world program that is created to protect what is needed to be protected and to achieve a sustainable development in every sector of government planning. It consists of seventeen points
Sustainable tourism creates balance between business and customers, in the way the business creates profit and the customers enjoy their holiday. Thereby the people and the environment in the destination will continue to thrive. How critical is sustainability to the future of the travel and tourism industry? Sustainable tourism is absolute crucial for the future of the industry. It is one of those things that are easy to say, and it is evidently true, but if you think about tourism it is not a special
Introduction Sustainable development is a concept that emerged in the context of a growing awareness of an impending ecological crisis. According to the Brundlant report (1987; 43), “sustainability is the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Scholars and government diplomats have tried to come up with the key understanding of what sustainable development is about, what led to the issue and what measure should
' Humanity has the ability to make development sustainable to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs '. ( Our Common Future ). Since the 1960's it has been widely recognised that human activities are having harmful and large-scale effects on the environment. The concept of 'Sustainable Development', which aims at striking a balance between preserving the environment and achieving economic progress, has
social stagnancy and fragility. Cultural diversity also encourages global conversation in the struggle to build mutual understanding, tolerance and respect. This is particularly vital to support the peaceful and inclusive societies goals of sustainable development. In the face of social imbalance and inequality, intercultural dialogue bridges
Sustainability will lead to improve the bank's access to international financing; sustainable banks will have better access to capital from international financial organizations. 5. Sustainability will increase the bank's market value. Banks follow a sustainability strategy create long-term value for themselves, their shareholders and their
creating a sustainable society within the country has been a major topic with regards to the implementation of developmental policies, however to fully grasp the aforementioned one has to understand the complexities surrounding creating a sustainable society. A now widely accepted policy framework in planning and development both internationally and in South Africa in particular, sustainable development according to the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), which defines sustainable development
of achieving the UN Sustainability Development Goals Lecture: Áine Moran Submission Date: 30th August 2016 Submitted by: Dean Earls Student number: G00322998 Introduction The United Nations (UN) is an international organisation founded in 1945. It is made up of 193 Member States. It was set up to help fight against issues like peace, security, climate change, human rights, terrorism, health emergencies, food production, sustainable development and various different issues that