sustainable commerce
[/səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈkɒmɜːrs/]
noun
comércio sustentável
1. Business and trade practices that meet present economic needs without compromising environmental resources or social welfare for future generations
The company adopted sustainable commerce practices by reducing waste and using eco-friendly packaging.
A empresa adotou práticas de comércio sustentável reduzindo desperdícios e usando embalagens ecológicas.
2. Commercial activities that balance profit with environmental responsibility and ethical social practices
Sustainable commerce requires businesses to consider their carbon footprint and community impact.
O comércio sustentável exige que os negócios considerem sua pegada de carbono e impacto comunitário.
3. Trade conducted with consideration for long-term ecological viability and fair labor standards
Fair trade coffee is an example of sustainable commerce that benefits both consumers and farmers.
O café de comércio justo é um exemplo de comércio sustentável que beneficia consumidores e agricultores.
Sustainable commerce has gained significant traction in Brazil since the 2000s, driven by Amazon conservation concerns and international environmental agreements. In the US and NYC, it's tied to millennial and Gen-Z consumer values. Both markets increasingly demand corporate transparency about environmental and social practices. In Brazil, sustainable commerce intersects with social inequality issues, while in the US it's often framed as consumer choice and market opportunity.
NYC Slang
eco-biz / green commerce (informal alternative in business contexts)
Related Idioms & Phrases
do business the right way
put your money where your mouth is
think globally, act locally
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