Natural Waxes: Sustainability & Social Responsibility

Nowadays, the word ‘sustainable’ gets almost overstrained and often misused as most people do not entirely know what itNowadays, the word ‘sustainable’ gets almost overstrained and often misused as most people do not entirely know what itexactly means. In general, sustainability is composed of three pillars: environment, economy, and society. The pillar “ecologicsustainability” describes the gentle handling of natural resources in order to maintain our planet for following generations. Thisincludes climate protection, preservation of biodiversity, and the maintenance of the landscape in its original form. “Economicsustainability” claims a sustainable subsistence strategy for a permanent fundament for prosperity while the society lives withinits means. The pillar “social sustainability” encompasses issues such as health and safety, personnel policies and codes of businessconduct. Every pillar has a regional, national, and global level of consideration.