Sustainability Case

Business, environment and society are three entities that I believe are exceedingly interrelated. These three concepts contribute to the efficiency of the measure of profits and the impact an organization has on people and the planet. These principles, also known as the triple bottom line; creates a framework for companies to enhance their sustainable practices without ignoring the importance of benevolence, responsibility, growth and survival. Through class discussions and readings, I am now a stronger advocate for the triple bottom line and its positive effect on global industries. As time progresses, more businesses are gearing management strategies towards mobilizing the potential for sustainable products and services while reducing risk and costs of using resources. Every time our class convenes, we discuss a topic highlighted in the reading that usually touches upon how each entity of the triple bottom line effects an industry's successes while tackling the many economic struggles in our world today.

Companies that strive to follow the principle of integrating business, environment and society think about the impact that it will have in our economy as a whole. I believe that a company is most concerned with their shareholders, employers, suppliers and consumers, and how the corporation can make a positive impact to these individuals through the product or service they provide. One of the main goals of a business is to ensure the satisfaction of these individuals because in the long run, they provide value for the company. I think that when a company is dedicated to providing the best for these constituents, it yields great results. A company that is dedicated to making sure everybody's well being is taken into consideration is important. Well being includes offering a safe and efficient place to work, opportunities for advancement and education, and not exploiting labor force through good working hours and healthcare. Incorporating these benefits at the workplace can positively effect the operation of the company. For example, we discussed the issue of C02 emissions and Hart's opinions and how it negatively effects global warming. Global warming is thought to be a man-made issue, but if emissions are eliminated, it will also eradicate the opportunity for businesses and people to make lifestyle changes that will emphatically help the environment. This idea gives incentive for industries and consumers to want to make a sustainable change if old habits are detrimental to our society. For example, companies can internally discover their own sustainable methods and how they can refrain from adding to CO2 emissions. This contributes to creating and attracting employees who are interested in being apart of an approach that can personally and positively affect them. Not only can this idea create jobs, but it can also answer a lot of questions about why it is a good idea to become sustainable. This can be the incentive