Planetary Boundaries Concept - Nine boundaries within which humanity can continue to thrive.
In 2009, former centre director Johan Rockström led a group of 28 internationally renowned scientists to identify the nine processes that regulate the stability and resilience of the Earth system. The scientists proposed quantitative planetary boundaries within which humanity can continue to develop and thrive for generations to come. Crossing these boundaries increases the risk of generating large-scale abrupt or irreversible environmental changes. Since then the planetary boundaries framework has generated enormous interest within science, policy, and practice.
Stockholm Resilience Centre Planetary Boundaries webpage
Source : Stockholm Resilience Centre
Further Reading : Leeds University - A Good Life for All within Planetary Boundaries
Businesses should be taking the Planetary Boundaries into primary consideration when they measure their impacts.
Houdini sportswear have published a Planetary Boundaries assessment relating to their business in 2018 as part of their sustainability plans - assessment PDF link - It is well worth reading for inspiration and direction on how to fully embed this concept into all business sustainability worldwide.