Evaluation of the Environmental Dimensions of Sustainability in Terms of Businesses

Abstract

As well known, the branch of environmental engineering focuses on solving environmental problems as well as to improve ecosystem health, manage pollution, and conserve natural resources. However, there are new opportunities related to sustainable engineering in the field. Sustainability is originally grounded from a simple principle: natural environment can either directly or indirectly affect everything on the world. Therefore, it should be formed and retained all necessary conditions in productive harmony to support present and future generation needs. Also, environmental production is part of sustainability but the term of sustainability also covers economic development and social equity. The sustainability is linked with the environment, society and economic, creating the three pillars of sustainability that aim to guarantee the planet's integrity and to improve the quality of life. Sustainability can also be further emphasized the interdependence of the three dimensions by giving high priority to environment since a healthy ecosystem is required to provide a strong society. Society and Social Responsibility come second and economic sustainability is third because a wealthy economy cannot exist without a healthy society and environment. In this study, environmental dimensions of sustainability will be discussed for industry and business to meet future needs and enhance earth life support systems.