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A simple definition is given by the IUCN, UNEP and WWF: sustainability is: "improving the quality of human life while living within the carrying capacity of supporting eco-systems."
- Integration – the effective integration of environmental, social and economic considerations in decision making.
- Community involvement – recognition that sustainability cannot be achieved, nor significant progress made towards it without the support and involvement of the whole community.
- Precautionary behaviour – where threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental degradation.
- Equity within and between generations – fairness and equal access to opportunities in our lifetimes, as well as for future generations
- Continual improvement – the declining environmental situation means there is an imperative to take immediate action to become more sustainable and to make continual improvement.
- Ecological integrity – to protect biological diversity and maintain essential ecological processes and life- support systems.
BRACE endeavors to leave as small a carbon footprint as possible in all it?s activities and takes into account the environmental impact on any decision it makes. BRACE actively promotes and prioritizes business partnerships with like-minded organizations.
The EAP outlines actions that BRACE can take to improve the environment.
It addresses 5 key areas: Electricity, Gas, Water, Fuel and Resources (Paper Usage).
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