triple bottom line

[ˈtrɪpəl ˈbɑtəm ˌlaɪn]
nounpl: triple bottom lines
tripé de resultados
1. A business framework that measures corporate success beyond financial profit by evaluating performance in three dimensions: people (social impact), planet (environmental impact), and profit (financial returns)
The company adopted a triple bottom line approach to ensure sustainable and ethical business practices.
A empresa adotou o tripé de resultados para garantir práticas comerciais sustentáveis e éticas.
2. An accounting framework that expands traditional measures of corporate performance to include social and environmental accountability
By implementing triple bottom line reporting, the organization became more transparent about its impact on society and the environment.
Ao implementar relatórios do tripé de resultados, a organização tornou-se mais transparente sobre seu impacto na sociedade e no meio ambiente.
The triple bottom line concept emerged in the 1990s and has become increasingly important in corporate culture worldwide, particularly in Brazil where sustainability and social responsibility are gaining prominence. In the USA, it reflects the growing movement toward corporate accountability beyond shareholders. Many multinational corporations operating in Brazil now publish triple bottom line reports to demonstrate commitment to sustainable development and social equity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
3BLpeople, planet, profitTBLsustainability frameworkethical business model
Antonyms / Antônimos
shareholder primacyprofit-only modelsingle bottom line

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tripé de resultados
Standard term used in business and sustainability contexts
São Paulo
tripé de resultados; tripla linha de base
Both terms used in corporate and academic environments
Rio de Janeiro
tripé de resultados
Common in sustainability and corporate governance discussions
Portugal
tripla margem de lucro; tripé de resultados
Less commonly used; English term often retained in business contexts

Related Words

sustainabilitycorporate social responsibility (CSR)environmental impact assessmentstakeholder engagementESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)corporate accountabilitysocial impactgreen business

Related Idioms & Phrases

people, planet, profit
the three Ps
sustainable business model
corporate triple bottom line reporting
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