Businesses will increasingly need to take a longer-term approach to the environmental sustainability of their operations.

The group has no plans to raise more money, but other organizations are taking a longer-term approach.

For this reason monetarists favour a longer-term approach to monetary policy.

That way, they can develop an overall strategy and take a longer-term approach.

"This longer-term, strategic approach to commissioning is the way forward."

Quantifiable benefits are often difficult to demonstrate in the short term as impact really depends on a comprehensive, integrated longer-term approach.

But a longer-term approach to renting is also possible.

"We believe there's an opportunity to take a little more of a longer-term strategic approach."

Mr. Lott said bank stocks still made sense for "people who take a longer-term approach."

A longer-term approach will also allow for more stability and sustainability in the exploitation of fisheries resources.