3 PILLARS OF

SUSTAINABILITY
PEOPLE PLANET PROFITS
The Environmental Pillar

◦ carbon footprints,
◦ packaging waste
◦ water usage
◦ their overall effect on the environment
The Social Pillar

All stakeholders & communities

e.g: treating employees fairly and being a good neighbor and community member, both locally and
globally.

e.g: better maternity and paternity benefits, flexible scheduling, and learning and development
opportunities.
giving back, including fundraising, sponsorship, scholarships and investment in local public projects.
The Economic Pillar

◦ boards of directors and management align with shareholders' interests as well as that of the company's
community, value chains, and end-user customers.

◦ avoiding conflicts of interest

◦ Not using political contributions to obtain unduly favorable treatment
◦ Not engaging in illegal practices
 In order to create true equality of opportunity, equity is needed to
ensure that everyone has the same chance of getting there
◦ Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities

◦ Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances and allocates the exact resources and
opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome
◦ Three elements shape the content of each paragraph:
◦ Purpose. The reason the writer composes the paragraph.
◦ Tone. The attitude the writer conveys about the paragraph’s subject.
◦ Audience. The individual or group whom the writer intends to address.