Triple Bottom Line

The concept of the Triple Bottom Line has emerged as a fundamental framework in sustainability literature, providing a holistic approach to organizational success that extends beyond traditional financial metrics. Coined by John Elkington in the 1990s, the TBL introduces three interconnected elements-economic, social, and environmental-which collectively redefine the parameters of corporate responsibility and performance. This entry delves into the foundational elements of the Triple Bottom Line, examining the unique contributions of each dimension and the collective impact they wield in fostering sustainable practices within organizations. Following the analysis of each of its dimensions, economic, social and environmental, and how each links to three distinct aspects of sustainability (financial, social and environmental) both within and beyond sport, we discuss how the Triple Bottom Line has begun to be used as a framework to evaluate and access sport events, with some initial resul...