Three pillars of sustainability
Moreover, there is a common understanding that sustainability is based on three interconnected pillars, or dimensions: the economic, the social and the environmental (Purvis et al., 2019). Therefore, in order to achieve sustainable development, it is crucial to harmonise, in the long term, economic growth, environmental protection and social inclusion.
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The SDGs serve as guidelines with the aim of facilitating concrete action. They integrate the three sustainability dimensions and are formulated to ensure that our future is economically, ecologically, and socially sustainable in the long run.
The idea behind the triple bottom line is that companies do not only measure their profit and loss account but also their ‘people’ and ‘planet’ account.
Sustainability is based on three interconnected pillars, or dimensions: the economic, the social and the environmental (Purvis et al., 2019).
What is green, sustainable and considerate consumption?
What is a ‘considerate consumer’?
Why does ‘sustainable consumption’ matter?
How to consume more sustainably?
What are “the planetary boundaries”? How to measure them? And, what can I do not to overconsume?