Quality of Life for PEOPLE is at the primary PURPOSE of economic activity. The operation of everything is a means to this end. Conventional metrics do not give incentive to this purpose by divert resources and effort to the secondary purpose of business profit and financial wealth.

1. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
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3. PEOPLE ...
At the core, the PURPOSE of ALL economic
activity is to achieve and maintain an improved
Quality of Life and Standard of Living for
PEOPLE
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

4. PERSPECTIVE …
Human Capital ought to be valued from the
perspective of the individual and the people in
the immediate family and society.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

5. VALUING HUMAN CAPITAL …
Valuing human capital must be based more on
'happiness' of the person … their quality of life
… than on the quantity of money transactions
that flow through their life. Value of human
capital is a measure of STATE more than it is a
measure of FLOW.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

6. BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE …
The idea that society is best served when
people are more valuable to the business is far
too limiting. Human capital is optimized when
this and many other factors together are
optimized.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

7. More Money and More Stuff
More MONEY and more STUFF has been used
as a proxy for a better quality of life and
standard of living.
This has been a key driver of the modern
Western style consumer economy, but it is
becoming increasingly unstable in its present
form because serious damage is being done to
both society and the environment.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

8. Something better is needed …
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

9. Better Metrics would help …
Better metrics would include both FINANCIAL
performance and the IMPACT on SOCIETY
(PEOPLE) and the IMPACT on ENVIRONMENT
(PLANET).
The need for better metrics has been recognized by a
growing number of thought leaders and more and
more initiatives are emerging … which is very
encouraging.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

10. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
THE TVM*
FRAMEWORK FOR
ANALYSIS
* TVM = TrueValueMetrics

11. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
ELEMENTS OF THE SYSTEM by SEGMENT
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
MoneyFood Government Nature (life)
Sun
Nature (life)
Capital Market
Value
Water
Laws. Rules Nature (life)Land
Shelter
Infrastructure WaterClothes
Industry Nature (life)Air
Health
Mining Ecoservices
Education
EnergySkills
Waste
Recreation Retail
Culture
LogisticsReligion
Knowledge
Technology
Security
Energy
Mobility
Profit

12. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
BOP
Sun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
EOP
BOP = Beginning of Period STATE
EOP = End of Period STATE
PROGRESS is Change in STATE during the period.
ALL the elements of the BOP and EOP STATES
need to be quantified
PEOPLE PROGRESS when MY STATE and
EVERYONE'S STATE improves
AND
there is little degradation of NATURAL CAPITAL
SOCIO-ENVIRO-ECONOMIC SYSTEM
AND
little degradation of MAN BUILT CAPITAL

13. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
FOCUS ON PEOPLE
and
A PEOPLE PERSPECTIVE

14. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
SunSun
BOP
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
EOP
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Person uses money
to satisfy needs
● Food
● Water
● Shelter
● Clothing
● Recreation
● etc
Person Lives
● Eats
● Drinks
● Is protected
● Has clothes
● Recreates
● etc
Person contributes
time, energy and
talent:
● to family;
● to friends;
● to society;
● to employer.
Person thrives
Family thrives Friends thrive
Society thrives
Impact metrics
update social
capital
Organization
thrives … money
metrics update
financial capital
Consumption
impacts Man
Built Capital and
Natural Capital
through supply
chain, use and
post use waste
chain. Impact
metrics update
MBC and Natural
Capital
Activities and Impact of a Person
Activities Person Impact External Impact
Person Works
● Value to employer
● Uses time and skill
● Earns money

15. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
SunSun
BOP
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Person uses money
to satisfy needs
● Food
● Water
● Shelter
● Clothing
● Recreation
● etc
Person Lives
● Eats
● Drinks
● Has shelter
● Has clothes
● Recreates
● Has mobility
● Has services
● etc
Person contributes
time, energy and
talent:
● to family;
● to friends;
● to society;
● to employer.
Individual thrives
Family thrives
Friends thrive
Society thrives
Positive Impact
On social capital
Organization
thrives … money
metrics increment
financial capital
Consumption
impacts Natural
Capital through
supply chain,
use and post
use waste chain.
Activities and Impact of a Person
Activities Internal Impact External Impact
Bad impact Good impact
Person Works
● Value to employer
● Uses time and skill
● Earns money
Person earns
money from
employment
Person uses Man
Built Capital and
there is wear and
tear
EOP

16. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
BOP EOP
Sun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Genetic makeup
About Human CapitalSTATE is a function of Past, Present and Future
Our nurturing
Our surroundings
Our education
Our health care
The Past
Our food
Our water
Present Future
Accumulated
past
The present
value of the
future
The situation
in the
present
Opportunities
based on the
characteristics
of the PLACE
Opportunities
based on the
capabilities of
the individual

17. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
BOP EOP
Sun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Human
Capital
Food
Water
Shelter
Clothes
Health
Education
Skills
Recreation
Culture
Religion
Security
Energy
Mobility
Our genetic makeup
About Human CapitalA Person's Past
Our nurturing
Our surroundings
Our education
Our health care
Our food
Our water

18. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
BOP EOP
Sun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Wellness
About Human CapitalSTATE – Quality of Life
Capabilities
Financial wealth
Housing
Surroundings
Wellness
State of health is a
major determinant of
quality of life. With
good health, everything
is possible, without
good health, much less.
A big part of wellness
is determined by
lifestyle what we eat
and drink and how
we exercise
Family and friends
Community
Opportunities

19. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
BOP EOP
Sun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Capabilities
Capabilities are
enhanced by
education and
skill training.
They are also
enhanced by
lifetime learning.
STATE – Quality of Life
Wellness
Capabilities
Financial wealth
Housing
Surroundings
Family and friends
Community
Opportunities

20. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
BOP EOP
Sun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Financial Wealth
Some financial
wealth is very
valuable, but
increasing wealth
has less and less
impact on quality
of life
STATE – Quality of Life
Wellness
Capabilities
Financial wealth
Housing
Surroundings
Family and friends
Community
Opportunities

21. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
BOP EOP
Sun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Financial Wealth
A modest amount
of financial wealth,
enough to provide
financial security is
valuable and reduces
stress enormously.
A vast amount of
financial wealth adds
rather little to quality
of life … but does give
bragging rights in a
money centric
society
STATE – Quality of Life
Wellness
Capabilities
Financial wealth
Housing
Surroundings
Family and friends
Community
Opportunities

22. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
BOP EOP
Sun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Housing
An adequate amount
of shelter is a basic need.
STATE – Quality of Life
Wellness
Capabilities
Financial wealth
Housing
Surroundings
Family and friends
Community
Opportunities

23. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
BOP EOP
Sun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Surroundings
Surroundings matter
especially for children.
Children learn from
their surroundings.
STATE – Quality of Life
Wellness
Capabilities
Financial wealth
Housing
Surroundings
Family and friends
Community
Opportunities

24. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
BOP EOP
Sun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Security
Security … being safe is
important to quality of life
STATE – Quality of Life
Wellness
Capabilities
Financial wealth
Housing
Surroundings
Family and friends
Community
Opportunities

25. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
BOP EOP
Sun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Family and friends
Family and friends
are central to quality
of life because, above
all else, people are
social beings
STATE – Quality of Life
Wellness
Capabilities
Financial wealth
Housing
Surroundings
Family and friends
Community
Opportunities

26. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
BOP EOP
Sun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Community
Community is something
beyond family and friends.
Community is place, and
where there is access to
the goods and services that
are needed. Community
is where there is access
to education and health
services, to utilities, etc
STATE – Quality of Life
Wellness
Capabilities
Financial wealth
Housing
Surroundings
Family and friends
Community
Opportunities

27. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
BOP EOP
Sun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Opportunities
Capability on its own
is not enough. There
also must be
opportunity, and this
is usually beyond the
scope of an individual
STATE – Quality of Life
Wellness
Capabilities
Financial wealth
Housing
Surroundings
Family and friends
Community
Opportunities

28. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
PEOPLE
at the CENTER

29. … but Business is Important
… because business is a very efficient way to
run things.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

30. But to what end?
Business managers have powerful metrics to
optimize PROFIT performance … and the
perceived VALUE of the company.
Conventional business metrics only focus on
the performance of the company from the
PERSPECTIVE of the COMPANY and its
OWNERS, not at all from any of the other
perspectives.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

31. Conventional business metrics are inadequate
because they ignore important externalities
like …
The negative impact on PEOPLE:
… Efficiency means more production for less labor;
… Less labor is a negative for employees (society);
… Cost of occupational health and safety ignored.
The negative impact on the ENVIRONMENT
… Race to avoid environmental regulation;
… Costs to the environment are ignored;
… Impact on PLACE.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

32. Efficiency must be …
Maximum improvement in Human Capital
i.e. better Quality of Life and Standard of Living;
Minimum degradation of Natural Capital
Both resource depletion and environmental degradation
Minimum depletion of Man Built Capital
Man Built Capital has enabled amazing improvement in
efficiency over the last 200 years.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

33. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
CHARACTERISTICS
of PEOPLE

34. Many different groups ...
… a large group of people at the Bottom of the
Pyramid (BoP) with very little participation in the
opportunities of the modern world;
… a growing number of employees in paid work, but
with sub-standard pay and working conditions;
… a growing reasonably affluent middle class of
business people, professionals and employees; and
… a quite small group with substantial ownership
interests in the modern economy
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

35. Grouping by age …
… children;
… young adults without children;
… young families;
… mid-life families;
… older people in good health;
… older people in declining health
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

36. People have different capabilities …
... People who can do jobs to earn income;
... People who cannot do jobs but can engage
in subsistence activities; and
... People with disabilities who cannot work
and do not have income.
... People who have wealth and obtain their
income from investments.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

37. The system should optimize so that
every group is progressing as much
as possible … with PEOPLE'S
POTENTIAL the limiting factor.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

38. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
ECONOMIC POLICY
SHOULD BE MAINLY
ABOUT PEOPLE

39. In the end, its all about PEOPLE
… PEOPLE make decisions about Capital;
… PEOPLE make Policy;
… PEOPLE run Companies;
… PEOPLE buy Products and use them;
… PEOPLE make up Family and Society;
… PEOPLE are discovering Knowledge.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

40. Its all about PEOPLE
PEOPLE make decisions about Financial Capital
What matters, where to invest
PEOPLE make Government Policy
Legislation
Rules and regulations
Government priorities
PEOPLE run things
They are C level managers
They are middle managers
They are workers and junior staff
PEOPLE buy products and use them
Products (goods and services) are the source of much Quality of Life
PEOPLE are at center of family and community
PEOPLE are discovering knowledge
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

41. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
FRAMING
THE METRICS

42. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
PROGRESS is CHANGE IN STATE
STATE = QUALITY OF LIFE

43. Quality of life is a function of:
… The Individual
… What has happened in the past
… What are the possibilities for the future
… What is happening right now
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

44. Also …
… Character and personality traits;
… The family environment and close friends;
… A broader circle of friends and community;
… Knowledge from education and experience;
… Genetics, personal health and wellness;
… Access to food and water;
… Access to shelter;
… Access to goods and services;
… Security
… Financial wealth;
… Job opportunities and income.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

45. Quality of Life affected by …
… the INDIVIDUAL;
… the FAMILY and friends;
… the SOCIETY;
… The PLACE;
… PRODUCTS (goods and services);
… COMPANIES … what they do in the PLACE;
… COMPANIES … work opportunities.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

46. People … Human Capital … FLOW
Basic needs are:
➔ Food
➔ Water
➔ Shelter
➔ Energy for cooking
➔ Basic stuff
A better quality of life requires:
➔ Access to health services
➔ Access to education
➔ Access to energy
➔ Access to transport
➔ Access to recreation
➔ Funds to pay for things
➔ Wealth or income from a job to provide funds
➔ Security … physical security / food security / etc.
➔ Access to spiritual support
➔ A strong family and circle of friends
➔ A community that enhances QoL
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

47. People … Human Capital … FLOW
The critical constraints are:
➔ Time … only n hours per year
➔ Health / energy / capacity of the individual
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

48. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
ACTIVITIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL
Input of
Human
Capital:
Time, Effort,
Skill, Ability,
Knowledge
Improves
Society
Improves
Man Built
Capital
Pro Good
Activities
Buy and Use
PRODUCTS
e.g. Food, Energy
Shelter, Transport
Pro Money
Activities
e.g. Paid Work
Non-Impact
Recreation
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Structures
& Systems
Natural
Capital
Sun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Improves
QoL and
Human
Capital
WASTE
Liquid
Gases
Solids
Natural
Capital
Depleted
Maybe
improves
FC in HC
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
INPUTS ACTIVITIES BAD
Impact
State-EOPState-BOP
GOOD
Impact
Use of
Man Built
Capital
Use of
Natural
Capital
Use of Solar
Maybe
improves
NC
Maybe
depletes
FC in HC

49. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Job-Money Work
Housing
Health
Time
Skills
Income
Recreation
Education
ProGood Work
Energy
PLUS opportunities
Improves
society
Food
Clothes
Resource
Depletion
Environmental
Degradation
BOP EOPThe Individual
Sun
BOP
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
PERSONAL
ASSETS
Energy
Health
Enjoyment
Skills
Experience
Family
Shelter
Friends
Money
Stuff
QUALITY
OF LIFE
Sun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
PERSONAL
ASSETS
Energy
Health
Enjoyment
Skills
Experience
Family
Shelter
Friends
Money
Stuff
QUALITY
OF LIFE
PRODUCTS
use MBSS
PRODUCTS
Impact NC
PRODUCTS
Use
MBSS
PRODUCTS
improve QOL

50. These next slide ...
Activities of PEOPLE have ...
(1) Positive IMPACT on the individual and
family ...
(2) Positive IMPACT on Businesses and
Financial Capital
(3) Negative IMPACT on Natural Capital and to
some extent on Man Built Capital
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

51. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
SunSun
BOP
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
Person uses money
to satisfy needs
● Food
● Water
● Shelter
● Clothing
● Recreation
● etc
Person Lives
● Eats
● Drinks
● Has shelter
● Has clothes
● Recreates
● Has mobility
● Has services
● etc
Person contributes
time, energy and
talent:
● to family;
● to friends;
● to society;
● to employer.
Individual thrives
Family thrives
Friends thrive
Society thrives
Positive Impact
On social capital
Organization
thrives … money
metrics increment
financial capital
Consumption
impacts Natural
Capital through
supply chain,
use and post
use waste chain.
Activities and Impact of a Person
Activities Internal Impact External Impact
Bad impact Good impact
Person Works
● Value to employer
● Uses time and skill
● Earns money
Person earns
money from
employment
Person uses Man
Built Capital and
there is wear and
tear
EOP

52. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
SunSun
BOP
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Capital
Natural
Capital
Sun
When a person buys
a product ...
Person
satisfies
a need …
Person contributes
time, energy and
talent:
● to family;
● to friends;
● to society;
● to employer.
Organizations
In the supply
chain benefit
Supply chain
impacts Natural
Capital
Activities and Impact of a Person
Activities Internal Impact External Impact
Bad impact Good impact
Person Works
● Value to employer
● Uses time and skill
● Earns money Supply chain
uses Man Built
Capital and there
is wear and tear
EOP
Use requires
Products that
impacts Natural
Capital
Use impact Man
Built Capital
Post use waste
impacts Natural
Capital

53. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
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HUMAN CAPITAL
IS ALL ABOUT
PEOPLE

54. Human Capital quantification.
Conventional wisdom is that the quantification
of human capital cannot be done.
But surely it must be done or the default in
economic analysis is going to be that the value
of human capital is zero.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

55. What is the value of a baby?
What is the value of your baby? The usual
answer ends up being 'priceless' or some
equivalent of this idea.
Clearly a baby has a huge value … and we
should be able to assign a number to
'priceless' so that this number can figure in all
the other computations that are done about
society, the environment and the economy.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

56. What value a death?
The TrueValueMetrics position is that a human
being is an asset with a positive value.
Death means one less human being. Human
Capital goes down when a person dies.
It does not matter where a person is, or what
station in life, human capital goes down when
an individual dies.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

57. Cost of living …
Living has a cost. In order to stay alive a
person has essential needs.
Essential needs can be met by purchase in a
monetary environment or by work in a
subsistence setting.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

58. Value of human potential …
A person has potential … like potential energy
in physics.
Every person has potential, but everyone has a
different potential.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

59. Contribution …
A person can make a contribution to society
depending on a person's individual potential
and the specific opportunities that are available
in the PLACE.
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

60. The last slide …
Suggests that PEOPLE have the ability to
enhance FINANCIAL CAPITAL through the
medium of an ORGANIZATION.
Also that PRODUCTS used in living mean
that there is going to be detrimental
IMPACT on MAN BUILT CAPITAL and
NATURAL CAPITAL
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

61. SUSTAINABILITY therefore requires:
The husbanding of NATURAL CAPITAL so
that ECOSYSTEM SERVICES are enabled
to the maximum extent possible.
The design of better PRODUCTS … ones
that have high value in use and a low
detrimental life cycle impact.
And deployment of metrics to make this
possible and provide accountability
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING

62. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
The IMPACT of WATER
Use Water
Survive for
another day
Sun
BOP
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Structures
& Systems
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
EOP
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Structures
& Systems
Natural
Capital
Sun
Get Water
WATER is
incredibly
VALUABLE

63. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
LAND USE
Sustainable agriculture
Water purification
About LAND USE
Wetlands
Intensive monoculture
Coastal mangrove
Urban infrastructure
Roads, Parking Lots
There is a limited amount of land
There are multiple possible uses
Money Profit
Land is a factor
in improving
human capital,
producing goods
and services,
locating MBSS,
and providing
very critical
ecosystem
services
Suburban sprawl
Housing
Tropical forest
Habitat
Industrial operations
Sun
BOP
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Structures
& Systems
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
EOP
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Structures
& Systems
Natural
Capital
Sun

64. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
WATER USE
Food production
uses water
Beverage production
uses water
About WATER USE
Water is essential to LIFE
Nothing is more important
Household water
use essential
Industrial processes
use water
Rainfall and fresh
water are abundant
in some places
but not everywhere
Household waste
also pollutes
Waste water pollution
from processes
a critical issue
Important for
all processes to
treat water before
discharge
Water is abundant,
but most has too
much dissolved
salts to be potable
Sun
BOP
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Structures
& Systems
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
EOP
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Structures
& Systems
Natural
Capital
Sun

65. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Sun
EMISSIONS
SO2 … acid rain
CO2-Greenhouse Gas
About ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION
Air pollution has many forms, all of which are
more or less detrimental to people and planet
Particulates
MH4-Methane-GHG
Some emissions
have a direct
impact on health
Nitrous oxides
Freon-ozone layer
damage
Some emissions
are greenhouse
gases that cause
global warming
The atmosphere is
not an infinite free
dump for undesirable
and toxic emissions
All emissions
have a cost
Sun
BOP
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Structures
& Systems
Natural
Capital
Sun SunSun
EOP
Financial
Capital
Human
Capital
Man Built
Structures
& Systems
Natural
Capital
Sun

66. REMINDER
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