Aim

Triple bottom line (also abbreviated as TBL or 3BL) is a business concept that represents a manifold balance of responsibility. It aims “to measure the level of financial (profit/prosperity), social (people/human capital), and environmental (planet/sustainability) commitment to corporate social responsibility, and impact and performance of an organisation over time”.

HE teachers while teaching this tool to students in the classroom will need to explain each of the three dimensions (i.e., financial, social, and environmental) in detail. The overall aim of their lecture on TBL should be to explain the overall concept of TBL to students, then its use and applicability. In the following sections, teachers will get a greater understanding on what is this tool is about (general) and how it can be used within the classroom to make students understand the concept. While teaching students about the challenges to environmental sustainability will necessarily introduce some risk of overload, teachers can limit this by being sure to discuss environmental success stories. For example, this may include discussion of environmental policies or movements that have succeeded in mitigating pollution, conserving resources, or promoting ecological resiliency.