Economic, Social, and Environmental Sustainability (Leaving Cert Economics): Flashcards
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Definition of sustainability
Definition of sustainability
Meeting today's needs while ensuring future generations can meet theirs
3 pillars of sustainability
3 pillars of sustainability
Economic, social, environmental
Economic sustainability focus
Economic sustainability focus
Long-term stable growth vs short-term gains
Celtic Tiger period years
Celtic Tiger period years
1995-2007
Social sustainability focus
Social sustainability focus
Fairness, equality, social cohesion
Environmental sustainability focus
Environmental sustainability focus
Preserving natural resources for future generations
Ireland's net zero target year
Ireland's net zero target year
2050
GDP growth rate measures
GDP growth rate measures
Economic expansion
Gini coefficient measures
Gini coefficient measures
Income inequality/distribution
Carbon emissions per capita shows
Carbon emissions per capita shows
Environmental impact
CSR stands for (business)
CSR stands for (business)
Corporate Social Responsibility
Example of govt emission policy
Example of govt emission policy
Carbon taxes
Are 3 pillars independent?
Are 3 pillars independent?
No - interconnected, depend on each other
Sustainable transport for individuals
Sustainable transport for individuals
Public transport or electric cars
Example of sustainable business practice
Example of sustainable business practice
Green production processes