SustainABILITY - The Power To Save

Sustainable Development was defined by the ground-breaking Brundtland Report of 1987 as “development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”.

Sustainability is about environmental protection, sustained economic growth and social equity, but these three goals are not mutually exclusive. Reducing waste, saving energy, improving efficiency, redesigning to use, for example, more technology but less paper, continuous improvement schemes, training and safety all have a positive impact on the environment, are socially responsible and lead to a more profitable business.

At the company level, a sustainable culture strives to maintain a healthy environment, foster social responsibility and create economic prosperity. This combination ensures a fulfilling and healthy life for the present as well as future generations. 

Many companies, particularly, global businesses, embrace the culture of sustainability.
They produce an annual report of their environmental impact and increasingly
encourage their suppliers to do the same. They believe the public statement of
their sustainable efforts is good for their reputation as a responsible enterprise
and employer, and results in more business and profit.

For Australia and New Zealand, contact Simon Barnard at sbarnard@sr-aus.com.au

For the rest of the world, contact Victor Maundrell at victor.maundrell@vintage-years.co.uk