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Jönköping University

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sustainable development environmental sustainability corporate responsibility economic development

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This presentation discusses sustainable development, highlighting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their importance. It also explores the fundamental prerequisites for sustainable business practices, the need for corporate responsibility, and the shortcomings of a linear economic model. The presentation is focused on the need for companies to balance short-term profits with long-term environmental sustainability.

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# Hållbar Utveckling "En hållbar utveckling är en utveckling som tillfredsställer dagens behov utan att äventyra kommande generationers möjligheter att tillfredsställa sina behov." (Our Common future, Bruntland komissionen, 1987) ## Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) The presentation contains...

# Hållbar Utveckling "En hållbar utveckling är en utveckling som tillfredsställer dagens behov utan att äventyra kommande generationers möjligheter att tillfredsställa sina behov." (Our Common future, Bruntland komissionen, 1987) ## Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) The presentation contains an image of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, each with a corresponding number and symbol: 1. No Poverty 2. Zero Hunger 3. Good Health and Well-being 4. Quality Education 5. Gender Equality 6. Clean Water and Sanitation 7. Affordable and Clean Energy 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10. Reduced Inequalities 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities 12. Responsible Consumption and Production 13. Climate Action 14. Life Below Water 15. Life on Land 16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 17. Partnership for the Goals ## Grundförutsättningen The presentation states that a fundamental prerequisite for all activities is a long-term sustainable environmental and ecological development. ## The focus The historical focus on environmental and ecological development has revolved around the following challenges: - Toxic incidents - Endangered species - Deforestation - Global warming - Chemical pollution - etc., The ongoing challenge is to preserve biodiversity and secure essential resources. ## The Human Need The presentation goes on to discuss the importance of considering human needs, development, and culture. This includes human needs such as health, education, safety, and resources. ## Corporate responsibility - The presentation emphasizes the need for a long-term economic stability and sustainability in a company's overall business strategy and operations. Companies should focus on long-term profits and shareholder value. - The presentation states that a company should aim for a balance between the internal sustainability of their own operations and the wider global sustainability landscape. ## The linear economy - The presentation describes a linear economic model, which consists of resource extraction, production, distribution, consumption, and waste. - The focus of this model is often on a company's internal operations, focusing on low costs, low resource consumption, and low capital expenditure. - This model overlooks the potential impact of a company's actions on the wider environment.

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