Integrating Sustainability Into Major Projects

APPENDIX APESTLe Table of External Factors

Element	Topic
Political	Tax policy Royalty rates Government stability Bureaucracy Level of corruption Social policies (social welfare) Trade regulations and tariffs Import restrictions Industry regulation/deregulation Infrastructure investment Investment in education and skills development Involvement in healthcare Road safety and driving regulations Competition regulations
Economic	Growth rates (GDP) Inflation rate Currency and exchange rates Interest rates Availability of financing Cost of insurance Socially responsible investing Availability of green bonds Alternative financing options Unemployment trends Commodity prices and price fluctuations Availability of skilled labor Cost of labor Trade flows and patterns Trade unions and agreements Industry associations and clusters
Social	Population demographics (i.e. aging population) Population growth rate Immigration and emigration rates Age distribution and life expectancy rates Sex distribution Family size and structure Indigenous peoples Perception and acceptance of diversity and LGBTQ rights Distribution of wealth Average income level Social classes Changes in lifestyles and trends Attitudes towards mental health Education and skills Unemployment rates Employment standards (child labor) Health and healthcare availability
Attitudes toward work, leisure, career, and retirement Perception of safety Religion and beliefs Attitudes toward environmental protection