Wednesday Word Day: Triple Bottom Line

By Sonalie Figueiras Published on Feb 1, 2012 Last updated Nov 8, 2015

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Today’s term is triple bottom line /ˈtrɪp ^əl ˈbɒtəm laɪn/

This term refers to a sustainable business philosophy that incorporates three key overall performance indicator areas: financial, environmental and social. All three are used to assess a company’s growth, success and future areas of development.

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Sonalie Figueiras

2021 Women of Power, 2019 GEN T Honoree, V Label Global Hero, 2 x TEDx Speaker: Serial social entrepreneur & trends forecaster Sonalie Figueiras is a sustainability expert, food futurist and eco-powerhouse who has been inspiring global audiences for over a decade with practical steps on how to fight climate change. Known as the Green Queen of Asia, she is the founder and Editor in Chief of the award-winning Green Queen - the region’s first impact media platform that educates millions of readers on the connection between health, sustainability and the environment and showcases future solutions. She is also the co-founder and CEO of organic sourcing platform Ekowarehouse and climate tech SaaS Source Green, which helps consumer brands quit plastic packaging thanks to proprietary plastic reduction software. In addition, Sonalie is a global keynote speaker and an advisor to multiple mission-driven startups and NGOs, and a venture partner to several VC funds.

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