Corporate Sustainability
                     Corporate 
Sustainability
INTRODUCTION
Sustainability is one of the most pressing issues in 
the world at the moment. As we’re facing a climate 
catastrophe, many of us are seeking out ways we 
can reduce our impact on the environment.
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DEFINITION
We can define corporate sustainability as the 
strategy whereby a business delivers its goods and 
services in a manner that is both environmentally 
sustainable and supports its economic growth.
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PRIORITY
Corporate sustainability prioritises long-term growth 
through sustainable methods as opposed to 
focussing on short-term financial gains. 
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IMPLEMENTATION
By implementing a corporate sustainability strategy, 
your business should be committing to using natural 
resources responsibly, investing for the long-term 
wellbeing of the planet and ensuring that all people 
involved in your business process are treated fairly. 
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CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
This idea was born from the concept of sustainable 
development, which is growth and development that 
meets the current needs of today without 
compromising any natural resources that future 
generations depend on.
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WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY?
There are a number of different definitions of 
sustainability, but looking at the word 
etymologically, to ‘sustain’ means to keep 
something going or provide support. In this way, we 
can view sustainability as an approach to sustaining 
life and supporting the planet.
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WHY IS SUSTAINABILITY IMPORTANT?
Sustainability is important because we live on a 
planet of finite resources, but often we treat it like 
our resources are infinite. 
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VALUE IN INDIVIDUAL CHANGE
Although governments and corporations should 
take a great deal of the responsibility for 
implementing sustainable changes and solutions, 
it’s important to see the value in individual change. 
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The Environmental Pillar
The environmental pillar often gets the most 
attention. Many companies are focused on reducing 
their carbon footprints, packaging waste, water 
usage, and other damage to the environment. 
Besides helping the planet, these practices can 
have a positive financial impact.
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The Social Pillar
The social pillar ties to the concept of social license. 
A sustainable business should have the support 
and approval of its employees, stakeholders, and 
the community it operates in.
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The Economic Pillar
The economic pillar of sustainability is where most 
businesses feel they are on firmer ground. To be 
sustainable, a business must be profitable. That said, 
profit cannot trump the other two pillars. 
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