Lesson 7: Promoting Sustainability

Question 1

What is corporate social responsibility?

Answer 1

CSR is about organisations voluntarily taking responsibility for their actions that impact the environment.

Question 2

What are the three types of sustainable development?

Answer 2

Economic

Social

Environmental

Question 3

What is economic sustainability?

Answer 3

Exceeding the expectations of stakeholders by providing highly valued services and products.

Question 4

What is social sustainability?

Answer 4

Providing a safe and fair work environment which is focused on equal opportunities.

Question 5

What is environmental sustainability?

Answer 5

Using resources efficiently to reduce the carbon footprint.

Question 6

What is sustainable development?

Answer 6

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 7

What is the Carbon Trust Standard?

Answer 7

Introduced in 2008, this is a voluntary certificate that acknowledges the success that a business has had in reducing their carbon footprint. It can engage customers and motivate employees as well as provide a competitive edge.

Question 8

List three practical steps to sustainability.

Answer 8

Reducing energy consumption

Replace all bins with recycling bins

Reduce printer paper consumption