1. 1 Project 23 Business sustainability Lecturer: Marek Szajczyk, University of Podlasie Siedlce, Poland

2. 2 Structure 1. Introducing the project 2. Principles of sustainability 3. Fields of sustainability and examples 4. Conclusion

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4. Introducing the project Brundtland Report (1987) from the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) „To meet the needs of present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs“ 4

5. Introducing the project 5 1.The benefits of sustainable business 2.Understand the impact your business has on the environment and society 3.Use resources and energy more sustainably 4.Develop sustainable products and services

6. 6 Principles of sustainability - conservation of biodiversity - ensuring intergenerational equity - global dimension - proper valuation of environmental assets - integration of economic and environmental goals - social equity and community participation

7. 7 Three main fields of sustainability Financial stability

8. 8 Social sustainability Longterm thinking to guarantee societies to persist and to keep or rise their standard of living. TRIGEMA fair tradeFSC

9. 9 Corporate Social responsibility Satisfaction of employees Employ employees on a long-term bases Motivation with bonussystems Integrate the employees as a part of the company policy People working on products for people

10. 10 Economic sustainability Longterm thinking of companies with future orientated investments, innovations, profits and benefits Responsable Investing: An investment process that considers the environmental, social, and governance consequences of corporate policies and practices, both positive and negative, within the context of rigorous financial analysis

11. 11 Triple „P“ Model

12. 12 Environmental sustainability Longterm thinking of companies and communities to maintain and protect the environment.

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