IIMB’s road to sustainability

Abstract

The United Nations defines sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. The words “sustainability,” “going green,” or “green building” is coming up more often in discussions about the management of resources and business practices. The concept has been around for many years. However, it has gotten much more visibility in the past three to four years. The definition of the word varies depending on who one asks. Simply put, sustainability has to do with reducing our footprint on the future. Most people will agree it contains the following main components: 1) Improving economic efficiency. 2) Protecting and restoring ecological systems and 3) Enhancing the well-being of all people A sustainable campus program addresses all of these components. Of course, one may find many definitions depending on whom you ask. But, they generally will have these three components.