What is Sustainability?
There is no simple definition of 'sustainability'. It can be an idea, a property of living systems, a manufacturing method or a way of life. In fact, there may be as many definitions of sustainability as there are people trying to define it.
However, most definitions include:
However, most definitions include:
- living within the limits of what the environment can provide
- understanding the many interconnections between economy, society and the environment
- the equal distribution of resources and opportunities.
Sustainability Connections
Economic
Economic development
Local industry participation Jobs created Corporate governance Public reporting |
Environmental
Resource use e.g. water
Waste generation Material sourcing Atmospheric pollution Toxic material disposal |
Social
Human and worker rights
Paying appropriate wages Working conditions Freedom of association Workforce diversity |