sustainable business
Eco-conscious commercial operation
A sustainable business operates in ways that balance profit with environmental and social responsibility.
The term implies practices that can continue indefinitely without depleting resources or causing harm: They're building a sustainable business model that doesn't rely on fossil fuels.
Often used in contrast to short-term, extractive approaches to commerce.
- renewable energySelf-replenishing natural power
- fair labor practicesJust treatment of workers
- transparencyState of being see-through
- carbon neutralityEmissions balanced by offsets
- net zeroBalanced emissions state
carbon footprint · triple bottom line · ethical sourcing · fair trade · community engagement · waste reduction · circular economy · zero waste · corporate accountability · social equity · diversity and inclusion · eco-friendly products · health and safety standards · risk management · long term thinking · impact investing · cost efficiency · financial resilience
- green businesscorporate responsibility, ESG, CSR, green initiative, green marketing
- Social Enterprisesocial enterprise, social innovation, triple bottom line, impact investing, microfinance
- ethical financeethical investing, impact investing, fair lending, green bonds, microfinance
sustainable businesssweatshop
Exploitative manufacturing workplace
vulture capitalism · union buster · corporate raider · payday lender
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