Quiz 3 Questions Flashcards
Which of the following is a reason to audit or conduct an assessment?
-A: Identify compliance issues
-B: identify opportunities to reduce emissions
-C: may lead to cost savings
-D: place blame on someone else
-E: a,b,c
-F: all of the above
A, B, C
Recycling can lead to negative impacts on the environment and health of workers? (True/False)
True
One method for identifying information on all waste streams is the use of flow diagrams and then, material balances. (True/False)
True
The following are examples of independent organizations that offer a certification program for products/services. Hint: context is purchasing controls
-A: ISO 14001
-B: Energy Star, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or ISO 26000
-C: Energy Star, LEED
Energy Star, LEED
Missing all too often in developing countries are not only the resources to come up with practical solutions, but also the necessary political and legal infrastructure to support these solutions, and the community involvement required to make them sustainable at a social level. (True/False)
True
Twenty percent of the total burden of disease in the developing world is due to environmental pollution according to the non-profit organization Pure Earth. (True/False)
True
According to the Pure Earth report _______% of the total burden of disease in Africa, and _______% in Asia, is environmentally related.
-A: 25 and 18
-B: 27 and 18
27 and 18
Energy efficiency is an example of “indirect costs” that should be considered when purchasing of goods or services. For example, less energy efficient IT equipment will produce more heat causing the building’s air conditioning system to work harder and increase electricity costs.
(True/False)
True
The business community views Sustainability as having three pillars. What are the three pillars?
-A: Economy, Society, Environment
-B: Economy, Purchasing Controls, Environment
-C: Social, Green Trading, Prevention of Pollution
Economy, Society, Environment
The ISO guidance on social responsibility is ISO 14001? (True/False)
False
