Sustainable growth is economic growth that can continue over the long-term without non-renewable resources being used up.

Growth that does not negatively affect the poor, workers and the environment; economic growth that is just and fair and improves the likelihood of such growth in the future.

Growth which emphasises knowledge intensity over materials intensity; that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs; and that moves a business towards a positive social and environmental footprint. Or The ability to grow within the confines of remaining sustainable. Sustainable growth is one of the key challenges facing corporations as they attempt to meet the market's demand for growth in shareholder value, and their own commitment to achieving sustainability.

Is the growth that can be sustained in the economy in the long-term without using up non-renewable resources.