CIPS Exam L4M8 Topic 10 Question 55 Discussion

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Question #: 55
Topic #: 10

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What are the 3Ps in the triple bottom line.

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Trying to measure how sustainable an organization was use to be challenging undertaking. However, during the 1990s, a concept brought up by American John Elkington change the way sustainability was measured. This framework is known as the triple bottom line (TBL) and measures sustainability in relation to organizational performance and investment against the 3Ps (1) Profits (2) People (3) Planet. For example;
Profit: A packaging manufacturer reinvesting its profits in State- of-the-art recycling machinery for it wasted cardboard.
People: A large privately owned call centre donate its end of life computers to a local youth clubs and social groups to help gain internet cases.
Planet: A driving instructors using only hybrid vehicles to teach her learners, thus to reducing Co2 emission.

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Luke

1 months ago

Profits, People, and Planet - the three musketeers of corporate responsibility. All for one, and one for all!

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Nikita

17 days ago

It's great to see companies focusing on more than just profits.

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Therese

1 months ago

All for one, and one for all!

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Mira

1 months ago

Profits, People, and Planet - the three musketeers of corporate responsibility.

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Aleisha

1 months ago

Profits, People, and Planet. Easy to remember, but putting it into practice is where the real challenge lies.

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Bette

2 months ago

Profits, People, and Planet - the holy trinity of sustainability. I wonder if they have a secret handshake?

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Alverta

5 days ago

I like the idea of focusing on profits, people, and the planet. It's a win-win-win situation.

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Norah

13 days ago

Yeah, it's like a secret mission to save the world while making money.

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Nikita

1 months ago

I never thought of it that way, but it does sound like a secret club!

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Velda

2 months ago

Ah, the 3Ps - Profits, People, and Planet. It's like a superhero trio, saving the world one balance sheet at a time!

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Carlota

2 months ago

Yes, because it shows how a company is not only focused on profits, but also on social and environmental impact.

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Clarence

2 months ago

The 3Ps in the triple bottom line are definitely Profits, People, and Planet. This framework provides a comprehensive way to measure sustainable performance.

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