Sustainability
Sustainability means future-oriented development and permanent preservation of certain characteristics within a system by keeping the balance between environmental, economic and social aspects.
Economic aspects: ensuring permanent economic prosperity requires efficient and cost-conscious action.
Environmental aspects: environmentally compatible behaviour includes protecting the climate, using resources sparingly, maintaining biodiversity and preserving culture and landscapes.
Social aspects: sustainability in a social sense means creating a society that is fit for the future and worth living in, achieving a balance of social forces and prosperity for all members of the community.
