Task 1 Determine Sustainability Objectives CSPP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A mining company is developing a sustainability strategy. They plan to restore local wetlands after extraction and ensure that local communities benefit from employment and infrastructure. Which sustainability principle does this approach best illustrate?

   • AIntergenerational equity
   • BTriple bottom line
   • CEcological integrity
   • DRisk management
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Which concept in sustainability emphasizes that current actions should not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?

   • AEcological integrity
   • BTriple bottom line
   • CCarrying capacity
   • DIntergenerational equity
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4. 8application · medium

   A software company wants to reduce its data center energy consumption. The CFO supports the initiative because it will lower operating costs, while the CEO sees it as a way to attract environmentally conscious investors. Which two organizational motivations are represented?

   • ARegulatory compliance and risk management
   • BCost savings and regulatory compliance
   • CCost savings and stakeholder pressure
   • DStakeholder pressure and risk management
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5. 9expert · hard

   A multinational corporation is developing a sustainability strategy for a new factory in a developing country. The local community needs jobs, but the factory will consume significant water resources. The company wants to respect ecological integrity while supporting the community. Which objective best balances these concerns?

   • ARelocate the factory to a region with more water resources.
   • BMinimize water use, even if it means fewer local jobs.
   • CMaximize local employment, regardless of water use.
   • DImplement water-efficient technologies and create a local hiring program.
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6. 10application · medium

   A logistics company is under pressure from its largest client to reduce carbon emissions. The client has threatened to switch vendors if no action is taken. The company's leadership wants to respond. Which motivation is most directly driving this initiative?

   • ARegulatory compliance
   • BCost savings
   • CRisk management
   • DStakeholder pressure
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