CHAPTER 9
The Other “P” of Sustainability—People
9.1 Introduction
Much of the emphasis of the book is on two of the Ps of sustainability: profit and planet. This chapter is dedicated to the other “P” of sustainability: people. We discuss some examples of firms that have considered their social impact when designing their operations and supply chains.
In general, when a firm considers the environmental impacts of their operations, they are also considering the social impact, although perhaps indirectly:
• Pollution prevention and waste reduction. A firm that pollutes less is contributing to the better health of the citizens in the communities where it operates. For example, lower emissions of SO2 decrease the intensity of acid rains, which protects ...
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