Most of us are very aware these days of the importance of environmental sustainability. We use "green" initiatives in our everyday lives in order to be more environmentally conscious and save our planet. But what about business sustainability? (business sustainability doesn't have anything to do with the environment.

• Why is business sustainability important?
• What initiatives can companies take to ensure business sustainability?
• Of the six management accounting areas that affect business sustainability, which do you feel is the most important, and why?