Stewardship
Planning and management of resources and processes
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Etymology
Stewardship was originally made up of the tasks of a domestic steward, from stiġ (house, hall) and weard, (ward, guard, guardian, keeper). In the beginning, it referred to the household servant's duties for bringing food and drink to the castle's dining hall. Stewardship responsibilities were eventually expanded to include the domestic, service and management needs of the entire household.
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Notable councils
- Forest Stewardship Council, since 1993
- Marine Stewardship Council, since 1996
- Aquaculture Stewardship Council, since 2010
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