ENBUS102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Lean Manufacturing, Dmaic, Remanufacturing
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What is the environment? something exists or lives. Marine systems > 63% (most coastal systems) Global gnp (gross national product) (gdp plus income from foreign affairs) Idea of trying to balance environment, society and economy. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Guaranteeing a fair balance between north and south and meeting the needs of the poor. Taking environmental, social and economic aspects equally into account (triple bottom line) 1972: un conference on the human environment stockholm conference . 1989: round tables on the environment and economy. 1992: un conference on environment and development rio conference" earth summit". 2002: world summit on sustainable development johannesburg conference". Natural capital is not substitutable through other forms of capital. Demonstrating the inclusion of social and environmental concerns in business operations and in interactions with stakeholders. The role of community stakeholders , ngos, cooperatives.