With the prominence in the oil and gas industry around sustainability, it is worthwhile to examine what it means to be “sustainable.”
With the prominence in the oil and gas industry around sustainability, it is worthwhile to examine what it means to be “sustainable.” Following the logic of the word, it simply means “capable of being sustained” or “able to continue without intervention.” However, many people infer a set of attributes focused on a singular dimension of the concept. The more important aspects are usually ignored altogether. This article presents the author’s opinions of the incongruity around the word “sustainability” to bring some sense to the discussion and to help convey what pathway should be taken to improve the well-being of humankind.
Four dimensions
Four dimensions exist that must be considered rega
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