How seriously do we take our business responsibilities when it comes to fulfilling current needs without compromising the needs of future generations?
The principles of sustainability refer to the three core concepts of environmental, social, and economic sustainability – sometimes broken down as “people, planet, and profits“. To be considered sustainable, a business must be able to conserve natural resources, support a healthy community and workforce, and earn enough revenue to remain financially viable for the long-term.
Many sustainable businesses seek to reduce their environmental footprint by using renewable energy or by reducing waste. Companies may also be more sustainable by promoting diversity and fairness in their workforce, or enacting policies that benefit the local community.
An area at the Source Roadshow called Leading in Innovation and Sustainability is going to signpost you to organisations within the show that display these qualities within their business products and services. The area will also highlight South West organisations who are not exhibiting, but for whom sustainability is a fundamental part of their business.
There will be a mixture of information and products to inform you about innovative new products and services, or sustainability credentials, that align with your business objectives and ethos.
The best motto to think about is not to waste things. Don’t waste electricity; don’t waste paper; don’t waste food. Live the way you want to live but just don’t waste. Look after the natural world and the animals in it and the plants in it too. This is their planet as well as ours. Don’t waste them.”
