types of sustainable solutions and improvements to meet development goals Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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what are the three pillars of sustainability
A
- social sustainability
- economic sustainability
- environmentally sustainability
2
Q
what does the social sustainability pillar focus on
A
focuses on people and wellbeing
3
Q
what does the economic sustainability pillar focus on
A
focuses on the economic systems and how they impact society and the environment
4
Q
what does the environmental sustainability pillar focus on
A
focuses on the earth and its ecosystems
5
Q
how can a business apply the social pillar of sustainability to their business
A
- promote health, safety and welfare of their employees
- engage with local communities
- challenge social exclusion
- value diversity
6
Q
how can a business apply the economic pillar of sustainability to their business
A
- consider social factors and environmental factors
- when making economical decisions ; balance profit and financial performance
7
Q
how can a business apply the environmental pillar of sustainability to their business
A
- comply with environmental legislation
- maximise efficiency of resource use to minimise waste
- priorities use of renewable sources of income
8
Q
what SDGs go under the environmental pillar
A
- goal 12
- goal 13
- goal 14
- goal 15
8
Q
what SDGs go under the social pillar
A
- goal 1
- goal 2
- goal 3
- goal 4
- goal 5
- goal 6
-goal 10 - goal 11
- goal 16
9
Q
what SDGs go under the economic pillar
A
- goal 7
- goal 8
- goal 9
- goal 17
