Sustainability and Its Complexities

Sustainability is normally considered to be about choices for the future being limited by decisions made in the present, and is frequently portrayed as concerning environmental issues alone. The Durable Corporation rejects both of these notions to argue that sustainability is a more complex concept that involves balancing many factors.

The Role of Sustainability in Business

It explores the nature, value and role of sustainability in business and maintains that resource utilization must be based upon the twin pillars of equity and efficiency rather than attempting to ensure that our choices in the future are not reduced.

Proposed Models and Strategies

The authors of The Durable Corporation propose a new model of sustainability and a fresh approach to managing resources. They extend this to the development of different strategies for achieving sustainability and an alternative approach to managing for the future.

Importance for Stakeholders

These features make it essential reading for all those with responsibility for the sustainability or durability of the enterprises in which they are engaged or in the study of the issues at stake.