LEED Green Associate Practice Test

Which element is NOT part of the Triple Bottom Line framework?

1. Profit

2. People

3. Sustainability

4. Planet

The correct answer is: Sustainability

The element that is typically not included as part of the Triple Bottom Line framework is sustainability. The Triple Bottom Line is a concept that encourages businesses and organizations to focus on three key areas: profit, people, and planet. These three dimensions represent the economic, social, and environmental aspects of their operations. Profit represents the economic viability and success of an organization, while people refer to social equity and the welfare of communities involved in or affected by the organization's activities. Planet addresses environmental stewardship and the ecological impacts of business practices. Sustainability is a broader concept that encompasses efforts to maintain balance within these three dimensions but is not one of the three explicit components of the Triple Bottom Line itself. Thus, the focus is on specific measurable areas (profit, people, planet) rather than the overarching goal of sustainability.