Quiz1_Environment

Which metric does GRI 301 primarily focus on when assessing materials used by an organization?

• Total cost of materials used
• Percentage of recycled input materials used
• Amount of non-renewable energy consumed
• Carbon emissions from material production

What does GRI 302-1 measure in terms of energy usage?

• Energy efficiency of manufacturing processes
• Total energy consumption within the organization
• Reduction in energy bills
• Percentage of renewable energy sourced externally

According to GRI 303, what is the key focus when reporting water withdrawal?

• Total water consumption across all operations
• Volume of water reused after treatment
• Source of water withdrawal and its impact on water stress areas
• Costs associated with water procurement

What is the primary concern of GRI 304?

• Total number of animal species within a company’s premises
• Reduction in air pollutants affecting biodiversity
• Impact of operational sites on protected areas and biodiversity
• Increase in green spaces within office premises

What does GRI 305 focus on measuring in environmental reporting?

• Air pollutants affecting ozone depletion
• Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
• Emissions of hazardous waste material
• Reduction in energy consumption during production

Which waste-related aspect is emphasized in GRI 306?

• Total quantity of waste disposed of in landfills
• Ratio of hazardous to non-hazardous waste generated
• Waste generated, recycled, and its disposal methods
• Financial penalties due to improper waste disposal

What does GRI 307 primarily report?

• Amount of fines and sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws
• Percentage of compliance with ISO 14001 standards
• Number of environmental audits conducted annually
• Training hours provided on environmental laws

What is a key indicator under GRI 308 for supplier assessment?

• Cost-effectiveness of environmentally compliant suppliers
• Percentage of suppliers screened for environmental criteria
• Number of supplier contracts renewed annually
• Distance of suppliers from the company's operational sites

According to the first principle of The Natural Step Framework, sustainability requires organizations to

• Minimize the use of renewable energy sources
• Avoid increasing concentrations of substances extracted from the Earth’s crust in the biosphere
• Focus solely on recycling processes
• Increase the use of fossil fuels to improve efficiency

The second principle of The Natural Step Framework emphasizes the need to:

• Eliminate waste from manufacturing processes
• Reduce the concentration of persistent, man-made substances in nature
• Increase the use of natural materials in product design
• Restrict all industrial activities to protect the environment