iCEV Sustainability & the Agricultural Industry
Economic Sustainability
ability of an economy to support a defined stage of economic production indefinitely
Sustainability
ability to preserve or sustain something without compromising the needs of future generations
Social Justice
administrating laws fairly and properly
Civil Liberties
allowing freedom to exercise customary rights without government interference
Indigenous Rights
allowing rights to individuals who have social, cultural, economic and political characteristics different from those of the dominant societies in which they live
Crop Rotation
alternating different crops between fields to manage the fertility of the soil
Indebtedness
amount of something (money) owed
Accessibility
being easily reached or approached
Equity
being fair and impartial
Environmental Sustainability
conserving and supporting a designated level of quality of the environment and natural resources indefinitely
Sustainable Pest Management
controlling pests to enhance sustainable crop production, with minimal risks to human health and the environment
Innovation
developing new ideas or methods
Weed Control
discouraging the growth of unwanted and invasive plants
Biodiversity
encouraging diversity among plant and animal species in an environment
Ecological Footprint
estimate of the impact individuals leave on the environment based on their lifestyle and income
Labor Standards
giving structure to the workplace and defining the responsibilities of employees and employers
Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
global provider who works with various individuals to effectively manage and develop strategies to overcome sustainability challenges
Religious Sensitivity
having sensitivity toward the religious beliefs and practices of individuals
Energy Efficiency
managing growth in energy consumption
Resource Conservation
managing human use of natural resources
Sustainable Agriculture
manufacturing of food, fiber or other plant or animal products which incorporate environmentally friendly farming techniques
Carbon Footprint
measure of the environmental impact of an individual, measured in units of carbon dioxide
Industrial Agriculture
modern farming method which supplies the mass production of livestock, poultry, fish and crops
Return on Investment
money received from investments
Emission Reduction
reducing the amount of harmful gases released
Stewardship
responsible planning and management of resources
Social Sustainability
the capability of a social system such as a country to function and work together indefinitely
Fair Trad
trade in which fair prices are paid to producers
Resource Utilization
using limited resources in a conservative manner
Heritage
valuing practices or characteristics passed down through the years, from one generation to the next
Profit-Sharing
when employees receive a direct share of business profits
