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Sustainable Development and Business Practices Quiz

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What is the main aim of sustainable development?

Meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs (correct)

Ignoring the Rio Earth Summit's definitions

Maximizing economic profits at the expense of environmental protection

Neglecting social equity for the sake of company growth

What does sustainable development integrate at the crossroads of growth?

Technological advancement at the cost of social welfare

Political ideologies and environmental exploitation

Historical preservation and cultural diversity

Economic goals, social responsibility, and environmental protection (correct)

How can companies achieve commercial success through sustainable development practices?

By respecting the environment and promoting social equity (correct)

By neglecting employee well-being in favor of productivity

By exploiting natural resources without limitations

By disregarding environmental concerns for maximum profits

Which strategy contributes to sustainable development and value creation?

<p>Upgrading production tools for energy and water efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

What officially defined sustainable development in 1987?

<p>Preparations for the Rio Earth Summit</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Sustainable development emerged in the late 1980s in response to global social and environmental challenges exacerbated by globalization.
The concept aims to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, as defined officially in 1987 during preparations for the Rio Earth Summit.
Sustainable development integrates economic goals, social responsibility, and environmental protection at the crossroads of growth.
Companies can achieve commercial success while respecting the environment and promoting social equity through sustainable development practices.
Strategies like upgrading production tools for energy and water efficiency, offering eco-design products, supporting employee well-being, and monitoring supplier working conditions contribute to sustainable development and value creation.

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Test your knowledge about sustainable development principles and their integration into business strategies. Explore how companies can achieve commercial success while promoting social equity and environmental protection. Learn about the concept's origins and key components.