Bottom Quote by Daniel Goleman
“The industrial processes in use today were developed at a time when no one had to consider what the environmental impact was. Who cared? But making ecological concerns matter to a company's bottom line will help it do the research and development that will reinvent everything we buy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Sustainability Forum, 2015
Current industrial methods ignore environmental costs, but aligning profit with ecology drives innovation.
In simple terms: Ignoring ecology hurts business; profit‑driven sustainability spurs change.
Key Takeaway
Make profit and planet partners.
Themes
sustainability
innovation
business ethics
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
strategic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- product design
- supply chain management
- R&D budgeting
- consumer demand
- regulatory compliance
Key Concepts
Corporate responsibility
eco‑innovation
market incentives
Questions to Reflect On
- How can companies measure ecological ROI?
- What incentives truly shift corporate priorities?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives may clash with long‑term ecological health.
