At the beginning of the 21st century, the sustainability agenda has arrived at a point beyond the political, intergovernmental talking shop stage. It is already affecting the work of many managers, and for the rest, it will be a challenge in the very near future.
What people mean by sustainability varies widely and this presents organisations with the challenge of being clear about definition and measurement. The other challenge for organisations is transparency – otherwise sustainability can be whatever you want.
Today, it is accepted that there are three facets to corporate sustainability – economic, environmental and social. In addition, there are international standards emerging that will show an organisation’s approach to sustainability for what it is.
These subjects are explored in this dossier in detail illustrated by a range of examples.
