Task 3 Assess Sustainability Impact Thresholds in a Given Scenario CSPP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A mid-sized textile manufacturer in Vietnam is developing its first sustainability management plan. The company dyes fabrics and discharges treated wastewater into a local river. It also employs a large number of seasonal workers. Which set of thresholds should the company prioritize for assessment?

   • AFinancial thresholds such as return on investment and profit margins, since sustainability must align with economic viability.
   • BBiodiversity thresholds for the entire river basin, even though the company's direct impact is limited to its discharge point.
   • CWater quality parameters (e.g., BOD, COD, pH) set by national effluent standards, plus labor-related thresholds such as minimum wage and working hours.
   • DGlobal carbon emission thresholds for all scopes, even though the company's main impact is water, because climate change is the most critical global issue.
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2. 22foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a common source for determining sustainability impact thresholds?

   • ARegulatory requirements and scientific research
   • BHistorical stock prices
   • CEmployee suggestions for office decor
   • DMarketing materials from competitors
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4. 23foundation · easy

   In which value chain stage would a threshold for raw material sourcing be most directly applied?

   • AInbound logistics and procurement
   • BMarketing and sales
   • CHuman resources management
   • DAfter-sales service
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5. 24application · medium

   A chemical manufacturer in the EU is assessing its compliance obligations for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation. Which threshold is most directly relevant to its compliance?

   • AThe number of employees, which determines whether the company qualifies as a small or medium enterprise.
   • BThe location of the manufacturing plant, which determines if the company is subject to REACH or local laws.
   • CThe company's annual revenue, which determines the level of environmental liability insurance required.
   • DThe tonnage of each chemical substance manufactured or imported per year, which determines registration requirements.
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6. 25application · medium

   A bank is developing a sustainability policy for its lending portfolio. It wants to set a threshold for financing fossil fuel projects. Which type of threshold is this?

   • AAn environmental threshold, because it limits financing that contributes to climate change.
   • BA regulatory threshold, because it is mandated by law.
   • CA social threshold, because it affects communities that depend on fossil fuel jobs.
   • DAn economic threshold, because it affects the bank's profitability.
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