the ability to be sustained, without causing problems such as inflation
doubts about the sustainability of the current economic expansion
2. ecology
(of economic development, energy sources, etc) the ability to be maintained at a steady level without exhausting natural resources or causing severe ecological damage
the growing concern about environmental sustainability
Examples of 'sustainability' in a sentence
sustainability
Concerns around energy and sustainability are going to be with us for many years.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
There is also a specialist recruiter interested in placing people in environmental sustainability roles.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Only one in five put environmental sustainability.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Most of the donations made by the trusts are to environmental and sustainability causes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The projections raise concern regarding the sustainability of the future population size.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
This all has big implications for any transition towards economic sustainability.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Sustainability of the economic recovery is another major topic.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Existing businesses can transform themselves to catch the wave of environmental sustainability as well, he says.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Environmental sustainability is a strength, both for staff and tenants.