The practice of meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs, often focusing on environmental, social, and economic balance.

A structured approach that outlines processes, policies, and responsibilities for achieving quality objectives while integrating sustainability.

Regulations and guidelines that set criteria for environmental performance, such as ISO 14001, aimed at minimizing ecological impact.

A business model where companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their operations and interactions with stakeholders.

A systematic process for evaluating the environmental impacts of a product throughout its life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal.

An international standard for environmental management systems (EMS) that helps organizations improve their environmental performance.

The process of involving individuals or groups affected by an organization's actions in decision-making and implementation.

Quantifiable metrics used to evaluate the success of an organization in achieving its objectives, including sustainability goals.

A method for assessing the differences between current performance and desired standards, often used to identify areas for improvement.

Methods and processes that promote environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic viability.

The effect that an organization's activities have on the environment, including resource depletion, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

An ongoing effort to enhance products, services, or processes by making incremental improvements over time.

Plans and actions designed to effectively put a framework or initiative into practice within an organization.

Approaches to ensure that an organization meets legal and regulatory requirements related to environmental standards.

Systems in place to gather input from stakeholders about the effectiveness of practices or frameworks and inform improvements.

Laws and rules aimed at protecting the environment by controlling pollution and managing natural resources.

The inherent characteristics of a product that meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory standards.

The identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated efforts to minimize or control their impact.

A supply chain that incorporates sustainable practices in sourcing, production, and distribution to reduce environmental impact.

Strategies aimed at minimizing waste generation through efficient resource use and recycling practices.

An economic model focused on eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, recycling, and regeneration.

Adherence to environmental laws, regulations, and standards to mitigate negative impacts on the environment.

The ongoing approval and acceptance of a company’s operations by its stakeholders, influenced by its social and environmental performance.

The development of new products or processes that significantly reduce environmental impact while providing economic value.

The process of comparing business processes and performance metrics to industry bests or best practices from other companies.