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A new definition for sustainability
From the course: Green Jobs for Sustainable Careers
A new definition for sustainability
- [Fulya] I'm sure most of you have already heard the most commonly known definition of sustainability, which is meeting the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The sustainability definition traditionally includes environmental sustainability with a focus on limiting resource consumption, reducing pollution, abiding to establish laws around environmental compliance and reducing the carbon footprint of a business's operations. There's a wide range of interconnected topics and terms that you may hear discussed under the umbrella of sustainability. These include biodiversity protection, climate change action, circularity, corporate social responsibility, energy management, environmental protection, energy efficiency, green buildings, renewable energy, resource efficiency, pollution prevention, socially responsible investing or social impact investing, sustainable…
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