As Environment, Development and Sustainability is an international, multidisciplinary journal covering all aspects of the environmental impacts of socio-economic development, in line with its mission, ASG Petrochemical GmbH is dedicated to promote the best possible environmental, social and economic conditions to develop and maintain a healthy petrochemical trading in Europe. Its purpose is to seek ways and means for achieving sustainability in all human activities aimed at such development.
Hence, sustainable policies emphasize the future effect of any given policy or business practice on humans, ecosystems, and the wider economy. The concept often corresponds to the belief that without major changes to the way the planet is run, it will suffer irreparable damages therefor, as Europe strives to remain economically competitive on the world stage, it must do so while protecting the environment and its communities.