Sutherland* Department of Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Mechanics, Sustainable Futures Institute, Michigan Technological University, USA a r t i c l e i n f o Article history: Available online 11 July 2008 Keywords: Sustainability Corporate social responsibility Supply chain Decision-making a b s t r a c t Sustainability recognizes the interdependence of ecological, social, and economic systems – the three pillars of sustainability. The definition of corporate social responsibility (CSR)
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
reference to legal sources of ‘sustainable development’ in South Africa, including the Constitution, NEMA and relevant case law. In your criticism you must refer to the article of Jacklyn Cock entitled ‘Green Capitalism’ or Environmental Justice? A critique of the Sustainability Discourse’ (available Online), as well as your own views on the possible use and abuse of the
is highly important to be all the time excellently informed about your business and the developments of your industry. Based on Hill´s research (2011, 73) without the continuous “pursuit of knowledge” one may be unable to be sustainably successful in business. The internal factors for being successful in business mentioned in this chapter represent traits and characteristics that an individual may need to have in order to succeed in any business undertaking. Most of the information about these internal
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
companies are realising that being sustainable is not just an environmental gesture but also a long term economic investment. Being sustainable attracts customers who are concerned about a company’s environmental footprint and thus creates new revenue. It also gives added benefits such as tax incentives, brand reputation and publicity, employee and customer retention, added revenues etc. This project looks at how two of the leading companies are taking sustainable measures with respect to physical
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
nutrition for children and infants, food security, double agricultural output, development small-scale farmers and implement sustainable resilient agriculture practices. The selected SDG goal 2: End Hunger aims by 2030 to end all forms of malnutrition and hunger, making sure children and the population of this world has access to nutritious foods throughout the year. This entails promoting equal access to land, sustainable agricultural practices, markets and supporting small scale farmers. This
gained first through a brief review of the concept of sustainable economic development and its relation with environmental concerns. For most of the last couple of hundred years, the environment was largely viewed as external factor to humanity, mostly to be used and exploited, and on the entire the relationship between people and the environment was thought of as humanity’s conquest over nature. The concept of sustainable economic development is the result of growing awareness of the global links
Sustainable development is to harmonize the fulfillment of human needs with the protection of the natural environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but in the indefinite future.The World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) in 1987 relased the Burndtland Commission Report,title being “Our Common Future”,which placed the concept of sustainable development on the internacional agenda,where it was envisaged that human survival and well being depends on succeed in