As one third of the sustainability triangle, social sustainability seeks to ensure a fair and equitable life for people around the globe.
The term “environmental, social, and governance” (ESG) was introduced to the world in the 2005 UN study, “Who Cares Wins.” According to the Green Business Bureau, ESG grew from the concept of business sustainability. In business, sustainability can be defined as “doing good.” People increasingly seek it in the companies they do business with or invest in.
By now, most people are quite aware of climate change and at least some of the problems it’s causing. So what is being done to counter it? The UN has an answer, or 17 of them, called the Sustainability Development Goals.
There isn’t a better time to achieve economic sustainability than now. But what is it, and why is it important? We must work to meet our needs while ensuring that our descendants have the means to meet their needs.
You may think the concept of sustainability is new. However, history tells us otherwise …
The World Bank defines social sustainability as being “about inclusive and resilient societies where citizens have a voice and governments respond.” It hinges on people understanding, accepting, and supporting one another.