Sustainability

harmful to your environmental stance and hence your reputation. Measuring the TBL Measuring the TBL Measuring an organisations sustainability is a complex task, Dahl (2012) states that policy makers and regulators still have a lot of work to do in terms of setting out clear and concise indicators for sustainability. The importance of sustainability reporting is growing rapidly and so is the need for accurate comparable results (Govindan, Khodaverdi and Jafarian, 2013). Economic…

development and construction. Covering the role of TBL in sustainability, a well formalised sustainability report of a hypothetical construction or infrastructure company established globally is to be made for annual GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) submission, considering reporting parameters like strategic analysis, governance, engagement, commitments, management approach and any challenges or issues faced by the company to maintain sustainability in the construction and work environment.…

influenced urban systems and traditional planning approaches have not been able to come up with the solutions to problems that arise in the new urban systems. (Hillier, 2008) . Berke & Conroy (2000) mentioned that the concept of sustainability plays…

3 pillars of sustainability and the importance of raising awareness about the detrimental effects that the use of fossil fuels is having at environmental, social and economic levels. The definition of…

Sustainability is a value many people share, but is difficult to achieve. One person who has an interesting take on the idea of sustainability is Jennifer Moon in her video, “Revolutionizing Revolution.” She argues that revolution does not come from surplus, but it comes from lack. I believe that Moon’s unorthodox opinions and presentation style, such as presenting to an empty theatre or her abundant usage of pictures, really brings attention to her ideas about sustainability and really boost…

Bree Barnes Professor Barnes BUSN 105 2/12/2017 Case Analysis 1.UPS’s approach toward sustainability impact the triple bottom line by affecting its social and finical performance. UPS doesn’t focus much on the environmental side of it. It really digs deep on the social side of things such as philanthropic, strengths, relationships, building a productive partnership, etc. It could potentially affect them because the things they are doing now might not meet the needs or apply to future generations…

recycling facilities and sustainable materials available within the markets and municipalities in which they operate” ( '2014 Sustainability Report ', 2015). It is essential that Marriott International responds and prepares for the future that will encompass natural resources becoming more constrained and costly, new carbon taxes and more efficient building codes ( '2014 Sustainability Report ',…

3.1 NEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS: FROM PLANNING THEORIES Howard’s idea to divide the “Garden city” into wards is considered to be one of the earliest notions of neighborhood in city planning. He visualized self-sustainable, compact neighborhoods with easy access to jobs, parks and shops for daily necessities. Howard clearly emphasized on efficient transportation network, combination of various social groups and integration of human and nature. Inspired by the “garden city”, Perry’s…

The integrated report aims to make the link between sustainability and economic value by focusing in the interrelationship between EGSEE dimension aspects of sustainability performance (Brocket & Rezaee, 2012). By reporting about Economic, Government, Social, Ethic and Environmental aspects, companies could have higher quality information to providers of financial capital in order to enable more efficient and effective allocation of its capital (IIRC,2013). Based on the research done by KPMG…

fastest growing industries in the world. This report identifies the ongoing innovative trends in Tourism and Hospitality and how these innovative trends can help the tourism and hospitality business sustainability. In order to do so, first the report states a brief explanation of Innovation and Sustainability in relative to Tourism and Hospitality industry. Then the report states ongoing innovative trends…