Profit has traditionally been the primary denominator in operational strategies. Prosperity has always been attributable to fiscal growth and development. However, forward thinkers are increasingly paying closer attention to how economic conditions are linked to social and environmental issues. Economic prosperity should work hand-in-hand with all stakeholders to promote the betterment of the community. A healthy economic cycle strengthens societal and environmental support systems, which in turn contributes to sustainability. Therefore economic dimensions continue to play a key role in determining sustainability. Economic indicators are used to provide information on current conditions, trends and efforts made towards reaching organizational or corporate objectives.

Various indicators utilized by ISOS Group assess activities that could naturally disrupt sustainability and effect economic development. Economic performance, industrial impacts on an economy, as well as the level of employee and stakeholder engagement are taken into consideration when evaluating economic sustainability. Performance is justified by referencing annual reports, industry profiles and publications, through one-on-one meetings and site visits. Identifying weaknesses within the economic dimension allows ISOS to assist entities in reaching their full potential by “implementing sustainability as an operating solution,” while positive performance can be used as a model for replication.