Chapters 7-8 & 10

Question 1

what’s private equity?

Answer 1

invests in mature companies, working to enhance their value over the long term.

Question 2

ESG integrated

Answer 2

the most basic approach, considering ESG factors throughout the investment process.

Question 3

ESG Targeted

Answer 3

investing in companies with the aim of improving specific ESG aspects

Question 4

which one has longer investment horizons? hedge fund or mutual hedge fund?

Answer 4

mutual hedge fund has longer investment horizons which means they can respond to sustainability trends

Question 5

how to view sustainability in private equity?

Answer 5

sustainability should be viewed as a value creation opportunity, rather than only a risk exposure.

Question 6

what does a switch from offensive to defensive approach to CSR mean?

Answer 6

offensive means actively seeking ways to contribute positively to sustainability, defensive means merely mitigating risks

Question 7

eco-efficiency (3)

Answer 7

1. refuse
2. reduce
3. rethink

Question 8

extend lifespan (5)

Answer 8

1. reuse
2. repair
3. refurbish
4. re-manufacture
5. repurpose

Question 9

materials application (2)

Answer 9

1. recycle
2. recover

Question 10

define refuse under eco-efficiency

Answer 10

making a product redundant (by saying its functionally unnecessary, or by offering the same function by a radically different alternative)
=> e.g refusing to use single use plastics

Question 11

define RETHINK under eco-efficiency

Answer 11

reconsidering current processes and materials, and identifying more sustainable alternatives
=> e.g sharing products, making them multi-functional

Question 12

define REDUCE under eco-efficiency

Answer 12

minimizing the consumption of resources and materials to decrease the overall environmental footprint.
focuses on minimizing resource usage
=> e.g reducing the amount of packaging used.

Question 13

define REUSE under extend lifespan

Answer 13

using a product multiple times without significant alteration
=> refilling and reusing a water bottle

Question 14

define REPAIR under extend lifespan

Answer 14

fixing a product to extend its functional life
=> repairing a smartphone instead of buying a new one

Question 15

define REFURBISH under extend lifespan

Answer 15

restoring a product to a new-like condition, involves cleaning or minor repairs
=> refurbishing furniture to give a fresh appearance

Question 16

define RE-MANUFACTURE under extend lifespan

Answer 16

reconstructing a product to meet original specifications
=> e.g cars

Question 17

define RE-PURPOSE under extend lifespan

Answer 17

giving a new use/ function

Question 18

define RECYCLE under materials application

Answer 18

breaking down used materials to create new products.
=> recycling paper to create new paper

Question 19

define RECOVER under materials application

Answer 19

extracting valuable materials from discarded rpoducts for reuse, or to recover energy
=> e.g recovering metals from electronic waste

Question 20

MASS Development (4)

Answer 20

1. materials assesment
2. assistive technology
3. shared use
4. service

Question 21

materials application under MAAS

Answer 21

optimize material use in design

Question 22

assistive technology under MAAS

Answer 22

use tech. to boost efficiency and reduce env. impact

Question 23

service under MAAS

Answer 23

shif from selling products to providing services

Question 24

shared use under MAAS

Answer 24

encourage resource sharing, cut down individual ownerhsip

Question 25

trap about data in design process

Answer 25

Refrain from using too much detailed data early in the value proposition design process.
Detailed data can over-influence judgment and hinder creative thinking.

Question 27

dension organizational model evaluates for key traits:

Answer 27

1. mission
2. consistency
3. adaptability
4. involvement

Question 28

mission (under dension model)

Answer 28

direction, purpose
where are we going
do we have long term direction

Question 29

consistency under dension

Answer 29

systems, structures, processes
does our system create leverage

Question 30

adaptability under dension

Answer 30

are we listening to the market place, translating the demands of the environment?

Question 31

involvement under dension

Answer 31

commitment, ownership, responsibililty
are our people aligned and engaged with our goal?

Question 32

involvement and adaptability predict

Answer 32

GROWTH

Question 33

consistency and mission predict

Answer 33

PROFITABILITY