Utilizing IISD's Internet site to convey practical business and sustainable development information, deliver interactive training products, and support the research and communication requirements of our clients. Sustainable Development Services From a business perspective sustainable development means linking economic efficiency, environmental protection and the well-being of staff and stakeholders now and in the future. Leading companies recognize the linkage between environment and profitability and the impact of environmental considerations on a company's reputation. These new concepts are becoming the benchmarks of what constitutes business competitiveness and good corporate governance. A major thrust for the Business Program will be to work with organizations to enhance the policy frameworks required to support sustainable development.
Organizations face increasingly complex socio-economic and environmental issues.
In response to these issues, public and private organizations have identified the need for an impartial entity with the standing to bring major stakeholders to the table to pursue workable policy positions. These may be broad or international in scope, or deal with more focused and specialized topics.