CIMA BA4 · Chapter 8 · Question 6 of 10
Which of the following is the best example of sustainable business practice?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Explanation
Sustainability, as defined by the Brundtland Report, means development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Practices that deplete resources for short-term output are unsustainable, and market expansion and price stability are unrelated concepts.
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