permanent resource
[/ˈpɜːrmənənt ˈrɛsɔːrs/ or /pɛrˈmanẽtʃi rɛˈsursɨ/]
nounpl: permanent resources
recurso permanente
1. An asset or source of supply that is continuously available and can be relied upon for long-term use without depletion or significant change in status
The company views its skilled workforce as a permanent resource for maintaining competitive advantage.
A empresa considera sua força de trabalho qualificada como um recurso permanente para manter vantagem competitiva.
2. In environmental or natural resource management, a resource that regenerates at a rate equal to or greater than its rate of consumption
Solar energy is considered a permanent resource because it is continuously replenished by the sun.
A energia solar é considerada um recurso permanente porque é continuamente reabastecida pelo sol.
3. In accounting or finance, an asset or funding source that is intended to remain with an organization indefinitely
The endowment fund serves as a permanent resource for the university's operations.
O fundo de dotação funciona como um recurso permanente para as operações da universidade.
The concept of 'permanent resources' is particularly relevant in Brazil, where sustainable resource management and renewable energy are increasingly important due to the country's vast natural resources. In the USA, this term is commonly used in corporate America, particularly in discussions about human capital and competitive advantage. In Portugal, the term is used similarly but with additional emphasis on agricultural and water resource sustainability.
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