The Science of Sustainability
Completion requirements
Common sense tells us that air, water, food, and shelter are fundamental to the survival of humans and businesses. However, the pathway to healthily integrating the two remains a challenge. Read this chapter to explore the important interrelationships between the environment, society, and economics and their importance to sustainable business. What are the merits of both views of economics with limits versus no limits to growth? How do businesses and individuals threaten ecosystems and the environment? What roles can businesses play in addressing environmental challenges as well as the limitations?
2.2 Life and Climate System of Earth
Key Takeaways
- Sustainable businesses must have a basic understanding of key resources on Earth and the impact their business activities have on these resources.
- In the earth system, there are many critical resources to consider, including energy, biodiversity, water, and soil.