Business Quote by Digby Jones, Baron Jones of Birmingham
“Companies that understand their links with the communities they operate in, and their impact on the environment, are most likely to prosper in the long-term”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Forum on Sustainable Development, 2015
Companies that recognize their community and environmental impact tend to achieve lasting success.
In simple terms: Seeing community and environment ties leads to long‑term prosperity.
Align business goals with social and ecological responsibility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- strategic planning
- CSR reporting
- local partnership development
- environmental risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can firms balance immediate financial goals with long‑term community health?
- What metrics best capture environmental impact on profitability?
May overlook short‑term profit pressures that conflict with sustainable practices.