Lecturer: RACHNA SHARMA Student’s name: VU THI LAN HUONG Student’s number: 12857879 TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive summary…….................................………………………………………………3 1 .0 Introduction……………………………………………………………….…….………4 2.0 What is sustainability…………………………………………………………..………..4 3.0 Triple Bottom Lines………………………….……………………………..……..……..4 3.1 Economic performance……………………………..……………………………..……..5 3.1.1 Turnover………………………………..………………………………………..5 3.1.2 Wages………………………………..……………………………………..……5
On April 15, 1998, passion for sustainability began when consultant Greg Header acquired Everlite Greenhouses. As an avid outdoorsman and a heart for innovation, Mr. Header was determined to seek a new concept for sustainability by renamed the company Solar Innovations, Inc. Staying true to its horticultural values; Solar Innovations is a manufacturer of residential and commercial sunrooms, greenhouses, and curtain wall systems. Made from aluminum, vinyl, and wood Solar Innovations has lead the industry
the region to release a Sustainability Report. It ahas a strong advocate of corporate social responsibility, and this for sure was a reason for its growth, success though all the operations. It has also worked on a strategic approach to its responsibility towards society. That manifested in Aramex breaking ground and becoming the first company in the region to release a Sustainability Report. Fadi Ghandour, Founder and CEO of Aramex said: “We are introducing Sustainability Reporting to our way of
Sustainability: The Moral Dilemma The moral debate over the concept of sustainable development hinges on the balance between ensuring resources for the future over the immediate benefit for the present. The essential question, as it pertains to the engineering field, is which takes precedent; preservation or profit. Sustainability is the principle of meeting our current needs without compromising reserves for future generations. This idea came about in response to the unintended social and environmental
MarKob Sustainability Interview Marlon Kobacker is a highly respected innovator and leader sustainable energy and design circles currently serving as Director of Sustainable Future Group and Clean Energy Corporation of Australia (CECA). The company provides a wide range of services covering design, engineering, management and procurement elements of renewable energy. Marlon studied and graduated from the University Of New South Wales School Of Renewable Engineering from where he obtained Masters
Sustainability literature maintains that people need to be taught about sustainability, equity and biodiversity, and an early education would be most beneficial(Young & Moore, 2012). Ecological education begins with a changing of current perceptions and values (Capra, 1996). If perceptions about current world views and beliefs are challenged, a new way of thinking and of living will be free to emerge. Ecologising education need not be difficult. Humanity’s affinity for nature has been well documented
centers. In researching the increasingly pressing issue of food sustainability in global food service it was discovered that implementations are initially expensive and require large amounts of dedication but are ultimately huge factors in increasing brand loyalty and recognition and gaining popularity within the “green” market segment. It was the goal of this paper to outline specific concerns posed by the issue of food sustainability as well as methods of the industry’s participation in its solutions
In today’s world sustainability has become one of the major issues. As we all know about global warming ,water pollution, air pollution and noise pollution , we all have some idea about these issues but no one really care about it. Many businesses such as paint manufacturer or fertilisers organisations do unethical practices to enhance their profits without realising the damage they are doing to the world. Before studying this course I was not really aware of the consequences of unethical business
Sustainability The first thing in relation to this topic is to ask what sustainability is. Well according to the oxford English dictionary Sustainability Is ‘the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.’ But how is this relatable to a business context? According to Business world Inc. they define sustainability as ‘Business sustainability is often defined as managing the triple bottom line - a process by which companies manage their financial, social and environmental risks, obligations
Title: Sustainability Names: Yasmin Raed Said U14121695 Shaikha Al-Ali U14122183 Ahad Abothabet U15100929 University of Sharjah Table of Contents Abstract……………………………………………………………………..…………………..3 Introduction………………………………………………………………..……………………4 Methodology………………………………………………………………..…………………..5 Causes and Effects…………………………………………………………..………………….5 Cost………………………………………………………………………..……………5 Energy Efficiency……………………………………………..………………………..5 Water Efficiency………………………………………………