Business
sustainability
noun
Definition
The ability to maintain business practices without long-term damage to the environment.
In a sentence
“Many investors now evaluate companies on their sustainability performance as well as financial returns.”
Synonyms
viabilityenvironmental responsibility
Common collocations
- corporate sustainability
- sustainability report
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