Grandchildren change one’s view on everything. My grandson, Kellan, is 4. In 2100, he will be 88 years old and one of an estimated 11 billion people in the world. That’s almost 5 billion more people than today.
To accommodate this growth, the global community must truly embrace sustainable development, which is widely defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs. Many organizations have embraced sustainability, viewing it as a way to become more competitive, ensure long-term viability and meet stakeholder demands. Many also publish annual sustainability reports to publicly demonstrate their commitment to balancing social, economic and environmental actions in a responsible manner.