Which statement best describes sustainability in a business context?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
- Step 1: The widely used Brundtland definition of sustainable development is meeting present needs without compromising future generations.
- Step 2: Business sustainability applies this to economic, social and environmental performance.
Answer
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Why not the others: Sustainability takes a long-term view and does not focus only on short-term profit. Sustainability does not require avoiding all use of resources, only using them responsibly. This is not what sustainability means.
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