32. The challenge Which patterns of consumption and production allow us to live a comfortable life with 9 billion people on the planet?
33. ‘ In essence, sustainable development is a process of change in which the exploitation of resources, the direction of investments, the orientation of technological development and institutional change are all in harmony and enhance both current and future potential to meet human needs and aspirations’ (UN, 1987)
34. Main driver 2 Size matters With size comes influence comes responsibility
35. Main driver 2 Size matters GDP (nominal) per country 2010 Forbes Global 2000 list 2010
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38. Corporate responsibility From: Less bad To: Good Less poluting resources Better isolated buildings Better safety clothing Sustainability as a strategy Products that make our clients more sustainable
39. Corporate responsibility From: Less bad To: Good Less poluting resources Better isolated buildings Better safety clothing Business Resources Business Processes Business Model Products /Services
48. ‘ In essence, sustainable development is a process of change in which the exploitation of resources, the direction of investments, the orientation of technological development and institutional change are all in harmony and enhance both current and future potential to meet human needs and aspirations’ (UN, 1987)
John Elkington coined the conepet People Planet Profit. He is one of the most known authors who claim that businesses play an essential role for sustainable development and that they have to integrate social and environmental concerns into their operations, not only strive for profits. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 10/18/11 xxxxxxxxxxxxx