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Sustainability is a social goal for people to co-exist on Earth over a long period of time. Definitions of this term are disputed and have varied with literature, context, and time. [2] [1] Sustainability usually has three dimensions (or pillars): environmental, economic, and social. [1] Many definitions emphasize the environmental dimension.
The Circles of Sustainability approach is explicitly critical of other domain models such as the triple bottom line that treat economics as if it is outside the social, or that treat the environment as an externality. It uses a four-domain model – economics, ecology, politics and culture. In each of these domains there are 7 subdomains.
Sustainable development, like sustainability, is regarded to have three dimensions: the environment, economy and society. The idea is that a good balance between the three dimensions should be achieved. Instead of calling them dimensions, other terms commonly used are pillars, domains, aspects, spheres
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to sustainability: . Sustainability – capacity to endure. For humans, sustainability is the long-term maintenance of well being, which has environmental, economic, and social dimensions, and encompasses the concept of stewardship and responsible resource management.
In using sustainability indicators, it is important to distinguish between three types of sustainability that are often mentioned in international development: Sustainability of a culture (human system) within its resources and environment; Sustainability of a specific stream of benefits or productivity (usually just an economic measure); and
The three domains of environmental, social, and corporate governance are intimately linked to the concept of responsible investment (RI). RI began as a niche investment area, serving the needs of those who wished to invest but wanted to do so within ethically defined parameters.
Cassandra Garber, chief sustainability officer of Dell Technologies, likes things in threes. Fittingly, she thinks three factors explain why for businesses, sustainability, and the disclosure that ...
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 global objectives established by the United Nations in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These goals aim to address a broad range of interconnected global challenges, including poverty eradication , environmental sustainability , social equity , and ...