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CIPS L4M8 Exam - Topic 10 Question 55 Discussion

What are the 3Ps in the triple bottom line.
A) Explanation: Trying to measure how sustainable an organization was use to be challenging undertaking. However, during the 1990s, a concept brought up by American John Elkington change the way sustainability was measured. This framework is known as the triple bottom line (TBL) and measures sustainability in relation to organizational performance and investment against the 3Ps (1) Profits (2) People (3) Planet. For example; Profit: A packaging manufacturer reinvesting its profits in State- of-the-art recycling machinery for it wasted cardboard. People: A large privately owned call centre donate its end of life computers to a local youth clubs and social groups to help gain internet cases. Planet: A driving instructors using only hybrid vehicles to teach her learners, thus to reducing Co2 emission.

CIPS L4M8 Exam - Topic 10 Question 55 Discussion

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What are the 3Ps in the triple bottom line.

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Odette
7 months ago
Wait, I didn't know the TBL was from the 90s!
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Stevie
8 months ago
Sounds nice, but can companies really balance all three?
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Clay
8 months ago
Totally agree, sustainability is key!
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Mila
8 months ago
Really? I thought it was just about profits.
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Fernanda
8 months ago
The 3Ps are Profits, People, and Planet!
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Mabelle
9 months ago
The examples we went over in our last session really helped clarify the 3Ps for me, especially the recycling machinery one!
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Raymon
9 months ago
I definitely recall that Profits are about financial success, but I always mix up the details for People and Planet.
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Kristin
9 months ago
I think we discussed a similar question in class about how companies can balance these three aspects. It’s tricky!
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Rosann
9 months ago
I remember the 3Ps are Profits, People, and Planet, but I’m not sure how they all connect in practice.
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Beata
9 months ago
The 3Ps... let me see. I know it has to do with the triple bottom line, which looks at a business's social and environmental impact, not just profits. I think the 3Ps are related to those three areas, but I'm not 100% sure of the exact terms.
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Mary
9 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The 3Ps are Profits, People, and Planet. It's a way to evaluate a company's overall impact, not just the financial bottom line. I feel pretty confident about that.
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Ciara
9 months ago
Hmm, the 3Ps... I remember learning about that in my sustainability class, but I'm drawing a blank on the specifics. Profits, something, and something else? I'll have to think this through.
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Fabiola
9 months ago
I think the 3Ps in the triple bottom line are Profits, People, and Planet. That framework looks at a company's financial, social, and environmental performance.
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Luke
1 year ago
Profits, People, and Planet - the three musketeers of corporate responsibility. All for one, and one for all!
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Nikita
1 year ago
It's great to see companies focusing on more than just profits.
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Therese
1 year ago
All for one, and one for all!
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Mira
1 year ago
Profits, People, and Planet - the three musketeers of corporate responsibility.
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Aleisha
1 year ago
Profits, People, and Planet. Easy to remember, but putting it into practice is where the real challenge lies.
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Bette
1 year ago
Profits, People, and Planet - the holy trinity of sustainability. I wonder if they have a secret handshake?
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Alverta
1 year ago
I like the idea of focusing on profits, people, and the planet. It's a win-win-win situation.
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Norah
1 year ago
Yeah, it's like a secret mission to save the world while making money.
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Nikita
1 year ago
I never thought of it that way, but it does sound like a secret club!
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Velda
1 year ago
Ah, the 3Ps - Profits, People, and Planet. It's like a superhero trio, saving the world one balance sheet at a time!
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Carlota
1 year ago
Yes, because it shows how a company is not only focused on profits, but also on social and environmental impact.
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Clarence
1 year ago
The 3Ps in the triple bottom line are definitely Profits, People, and Planet. This framework provides a comprehensive way to measure sustainable performance.
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Mitzie
1 year ago
I agree, it's important for businesses to be sustainable and consider their impact on society and the environment.
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Celestina
1 year ago
Organizations can really make a difference by focusing on all three aspects of the triple bottom line.
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Alex
1 year ago
It's great how the TBL framework considers not just profits, but also the impact on people and the planet.
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Linwood
1 year ago
Yes, you're right! The 3Ps in the triple bottom line are Profits, People, and Planet.
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Lashawnda
1 year ago
I think it's important to consider all three aspects when measuring sustainability.
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Carlota
1 year ago
The 3Ps in the triple bottom line are Profits, People, and Planet.
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