AME3-001 LO4 Part 1

What is the primary legislation that requires organizations in the UK to manage their environmental impacts?

• Environmental Permitting Regulations
• Environmental Protection Act 1990
• Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
• Clean Air Act 1956

Which EU directive sets out the requirements for organizations to establish an Environmental Management System (EMS)?

• Waste Framework Directive
• Water Framework Directive
• Industrial Emissions Directive
• EMAS Regulation

What ISO standard provides a framework for organizations to establish, implement, maintain and improve an Environmental Management System (EMS)?

• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• ISO 27001
• ISO 45001

Which UK legislation introduced the Climate Change Levy (CCL) in 2001?

• Finance Act 2000
• Climate Change Act 2008
• Energy Act 2011
• Environmental Protection Act 1990

What is the main implication of the Climate Change Levy (CCL) for organizations in the UK?

• Reduced energy costs
• Increased environmental taxes
• Improved energy efficiency
• Greater access to carbon credits

Which of the following is exempt from the Climate Change Levy (CCL) in the UK?

• Domestic electricity
• Industrial processes
• Transportation fuels
• Renewable energy sources

In the context of environmental management, what does the acronym 'WSFD' stand for?

• Wildlife and Sustainable Forestry Directive
• Waste Strategy and Funding Directive
• Water Supply and Flood Defence Directive
• Waste Shipment and Fishery Development Directive

Which EU directive aims to establish a framework for the protection of groundwater?

• Groundwater Daughter Directive
• Drinking Water Directive
• Bathing Water Directive
• Groundwater Directive

What type of data is typically included in an Environmental Management System (EMS)?

• Financial reports
• Risk assessments
• Customer feedback
• Marketing plans

Which UK legislation regulates the release of pollutants into the air and sets emission limits for industrial installations?

• Industrial Emissions Directive
• Clean Air Act 1956
• Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations
• Environmental Permitting Regulations