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Moving beyond the triple bottom line, for equity's sake

GreenBiz

By including profit as part of the definition of sustainability, perhaps we are overlooking the fact that profit inherently oppresses, excludes, and marginalizes people and communities.

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People or Economy — What is more important ?

Green Project Management

The backdrop to this question is something called the triple bottom line: people, planet and profit (or prosperity). The triple bottom line (TBL) is a framework or theory that… … recommends that companies commit to focus on social and environmental concerns just as they do on profits.

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Corporate Responsibility in 2023: Triple Bottom Line Sustainability

Environment + Energy Leader

Triple Bottom Line provides a framework for companies to evaluate their impact beyond just financial success and focus on long-term economic, social, and environmental sustainability. The post Corporate Responsibility in 2023: Triple Bottom Line Sustainability appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Corporate Responsibility in 2023: Triple Bottom Line Sustainability

Environment + Energy Leader

Triple Bottom Line provides a framework for companies to evaluate their impact beyond just financial success and focus on long-term economic, social, and environmental sustainability. The post Corporate Responsibility in 2023: Triple Bottom Line Sustainability appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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A 'triple-bottom-line Benefit' for Toronto Affordable Housing

3BL Media

This is a triple-bottom-line benefit from energy management.”. “Through this collaboration with Enbridge Gas, TCHC has reduced its carbon footprint, improved comfort for its tenants, and redirected its utility bill reduction to other important housing initiatives, such as safety and accessibility.

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A truly clean energy system runs on a clean conscience

GreenBiz

Even in the social impact space, investors need income within the double or triple bottom line. Even in the social impact space, investors need income within the double or triple bottom line, and with the state you can advance more socially desirable goals without having to maximize returns. Biodiversity.

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Stepping Into the Circular Economy With Confidence

GreenBiz

To unlock the full potential of the circular economy, it is necessary to move beyond solely focusing on profits for business and fundamentally rethink how to deliver the best products and services that cater to people, profit, and planetary needs (aka Triple Bottom Line, TBL).