ICAEW SE · Chapter 1 · Question 13 of 13
When identifying the key stakeholders in sustainability, why are future generations often described as a particularly challenging stakeholder group?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) They will bear the consequences of today's decisions but cannot express their views or influence those decisions directly
Explanation
Future generations are central to the definition of sustainable development, yet they have no voice in present-day decision-making. Their interests therefore have to be considered through others, such as regulators, NGOs and responsible boards. They have no current economic power and no general legal right to sue, and they are not represented on boards.
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