Quiz 2 - Sustainability

What is one of the main reasons why companies are accelerating their sustainability efforts?

• To maximize only short-term profits

• To reduce only production costs

• To address the growing risks related to climate change and respond to the demands of external stakeholders

• To increase employee turnover

Which statement best describes sustainable financing?

• It is exclusively focused on maximizing profits.

• It involves investing in projects that generate both economic returns and positive environmental and social benefits.

• It only supports traditional business models.

• It only provides loans to companies with good credit ratings.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) primarily involves:

• A company's commitment to ethical behavior and contribution to social and environmental goals

• Increasing product prices to improve profit margins

• Outsourcing environmental impacts to third parties

• Minimizing employee benefits to reduce operational costs

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires companies to:

• Report only on their financial performance

• Publicly disclose their environmental and social impacts

• Increase production without considering sustainability

• Focus solely on internal operational indicators

Which of the following is NOT one of the three scopes of greenhouse gas emissions defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol?

• Scope 1 – Direct emissions from the company's operations

• Scope 2 – Emissions from purchased electricity

• Scope 3 – Indirect emissions from the supply chain

• Scope 4 – Emissions from the use of products by consumers

A key element of an effective CSR initiative is:

• Focusing solely on maximizing short-term profits

• Engaging stakeholders and contributing to community well-being

• Reducing product quality to lower costs

• Ignoring social issues in favor of environmental concerns

Sustainable business practices generally include:

• Relying exclusively on fossil fuels

• Investing in renewable energy and minimizing waste

• Outsourcing sustainability efforts to external companies

• Focusing solely on internal financial performance

A major driver of sustainable financing is:

• Reducing operational risks and attracting investors interested in long-term sustainable growth

• Avoiding new regulations on environmental impacts

• Focusing solely on immediate profit margins

• Eliminating investments in renewable energy projects

According to sustainability principles, companies are encouraged to:

• Focus on short-term gains at the expense of the environment

• Invest in renewable energy, implement sustainable supply chain practices, and reduce their carbon emissions

• Rely solely on traditional financing methods

• Limit their sustainability reporting to avoid bad publicity

Which of the following is an advantage of implementing strong CSR initiatives?

• Lower production quality

• Increased employee retention and improved brand reputation

• Reduction in investments in community projects

• Increased operational risks