Chapter 02

Chapter 2: Sustainabilty Quiz

Test your knowledge of the sustainability chapter material!

1 / 10

What company report can help you look into the sustainability efforts of a business?

Consumer report

Proxy statement

10-K

Sustainability report

2 / 10

Which of the following is/are example(s) of cleantech? Select all that apply.

Diesel vehicles

Renewable energies

Waste management systems

Electric vehicles

3 / 10

"Carbon footprint" is a measure of what?

How many tons of crude oil are used.

How many tons of oxygen and other greenhouse gasses are emitted from the consumption of fossil fuel.

How many tons of waste are produced from the consumption of fossil fuel.

How many tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses are emitted from the consumption of fossil fuel.

4 / 10

Imagine you're looking into a sustainable business story in your local community. Who would potentially be a good source to contact to ensure you're approaching the story with the 'triple bottom line' in mind? Select all that apply.

Company employees

Community residents

Local enironmental experts

Consumers

5 / 10

As a sustainability reporter, you should consider the triple bottom line. What are the three elements of this?

Planet, people, and profit.

Planet, people, and performance.

Planet, principles, and profit.

6 / 10

About 71% of the Earth is covered in water. How much of that is freshwater?

7 / 10

Which of the following is an example of greenwashing?

Putting a green label on packaging and claiming it is more environmentally friendly.

Reducing the amount of plastic used in packaging and claiming it is more environmentally friendly.

Using recyclable packaging and claiming it is more environmentally friendly.

8 / 10

True or false: Our economy and society are constrained by the environment.

True

False

9 / 10

The __________ should be your first stop when looking for data on energy, since they track U.S. energy sources and how we use them.

United States Energy Information Administration (EIA)

U.S. Green Building Council

Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

10 / 10

Which of the following business actions does not have a positive environmental impact?

Switching to more eco-friendly packaging.

Using water to cool down a data center to prevent overheating.

Raising the office thermostat by a degree in the summer.

Offering incentives for employees to carpool.

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