_____ is usually the first stage in sustainable innovation.

A) Complying with existing laws aimed at protecting the environment
B) Making sustainable value chains
C) Designing sustainable and eco-friendly products and services
D) Developing new business models

Sustainable Innovation

The development of new products, processes, or services that meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs, often with a focus on environmental sustainability.

Eco-Friendly Products

Goods produced in a way that is not harmful to the environment, often made with sustainable practices and materials.

Existing Laws

The current and operative legal rules and regulations enacted by governing bodies that individuals and entities must comply with.