Introduction to sustainability

Question 1

What does CSR stand for ?

Answer 1

Corporate Social Responsability

Question 1

What is CSR

Answer 1

is a concept whereby companies integrate social and
environmental concerns in their business operations
and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a
voluntary basis.”

Question 2

Who “invented” the triple bottom line?

Answer 2

John Elkington, 1997

Question 3

The economic principle requires…

Answer 3

the adequate
production of resources so that society can
maintain a reasonable standard of living

Question 4

The environmental principle asserts…

Answer 4

that society
protects its environmental resources;

Question 5

The social principle requires …

Answer 5

that everyone be treated fairly
and equitably.

Question 6

What are some issues that “sustainability” faces?

Answer 6

• That it is a rather abstract term
• A concept with whom it is difficult to connect

Question 7

What is the stakeholder engagement?

Answer 7

sharing principles and targets - is a key part of corporate social
responsibility (CSR) and achieving the triple bottom line

Question 8

What is a shareholder?

Answer 8

• is someone who owns shares (stock) in a company.
• They are part-owners and are mainly interested in profits and the financial performance of the company.

Question 9

What is a shareholder?

Answer 9

• is anyone affected by or who can affect a company.
• they care more than just profits, like working conditions and ethical practices
  ex: employees, customers, suppliers, locals, etc