The concept of sustainable business development is a powerful new approach to creating value for multiple stakeholders. It connects the previously conflicting interests of economic efficiency, social justice and environmental protection. This technical note describes the historical background which framed the transition from environmental battles sustainable business and adds context for the discussion of sustainable business practices in the note "The Path to Sustainable Business: Environmental framework, practices, and related tools" (UVA-ENT-0033) and other environmental affairs. "Hide
by Andrea Larson, Richard Johnson, 15 pages. Publication Date: January 21, 1999. Prod. #: UV1995-PDF-ENG
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