Welcome to the Authoritative and Leading Edge Content for Sustainable Development. The practice of sustainable development is becoming widespread in all industries around the globe today, and both small and large firms are realizing the benefits provided by sustainability. The World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Sustainability implies efforts directed towards preserving the environment, doing more with less (cost savings, profit increasing), reducing dependence on foreign resources such as oil, using alternate forms of energy, etc
