Description: Sustainable optimization is an optimization approach that integrates environmental and social considerations into the decision-making process. Its goal is to maximize the efficiency and performance of a system while minimizing negative impacts on the environment and promoting social well-being. This approach recognizes that business and technological decisions should not focus solely on economic profit but should consider long-term sustainability. Key characteristics of sustainable optimization include life cycle assessment of products, waste reduction, efficient resource use, and consideration of the needs of affected communities. This approach is increasingly relevant in a world where environmental challenges, such as climate change and resource scarcity, are becoming more urgent. Sustainable optimization seeks not only to improve the profitability of businesses but also to promote more equitable and responsible development, aligning economic objectives with social and environmental values.
