Sustainable development: the road ahead

Sustainable development is largely about people, their well-being, and equity in their relationships with each other, in a context where nature society imbalances can threaten economic and social stability. Development is a changing phenomenon with change i human numbers. Sustainable development depends upon scientific and efficient use of resources.

Although environmental issues influence all human activities, few academic disciplines have integrated green issues into their literature. As society becomes more concerned with the natural environment, businesses have begun to modify their behavior in an attempt to address society's "new" concerns. Some businesses have been quick to accept concepts like environmental management systems and waste minimization, and have integrated environmental issues into all organizational activities.