Corporate Responsibility
What is the term for a company’s responsibility toward society and the environment?
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
What term describes the total greenhouse gases a business emits directly and indirectly?
Carbon footprint
Name one type of waste commonly generated by office environments.
Paper waste
What is the term for sourcing products and materials in a way that does not harm the environment or exploit workers?
Sustainable sourcing
What type of lighting is more energy-efficient and often used in sustainable offices?
LED lighting
Name one international standard that helps businesses manage their environmental impact.
ISO 14001
Name one sector that has a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy, transportation, agriculture, or manufacturing
What is the term for materials left over from a manufacturing process that are repurposed or reused rather than thrown away?
By-products or reclaimed materials
What is one popular certification for sustainably sourced wood and paper products?
FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Certification
What is the name of the certification awarded to energy-efficient and environmentally friendly buildings?
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
What is the practice called where companies invest in environmental projects, like tree planting or renewable energy, to balance out their own emissions?
Carbon offsetting
What is the process called where companies measure and analyze their greenhouse gas emissions to identify reduction opportunities?
Carbon accounting or Greenhouse Gas Accounting
What is the term for businesses intentionally designing products with materials that can be easily reused, repaired, or recycled?
Circular design or circular economy
What term is used when a business claims to be environmentally friendly without fully committing to sustainable practices?
Greenwashing
Name a business sector where energy usage can be significantly reduced by implementing energy-efficient systems.
Manufacturing, retail, or data centers
What is the term for a company disclosing its environmental and social impacts alongside its financial performance?
Triple bottom line reporting (people, planet, profit)
Which type of organization calculates and verifies carbon footprints for companies worldwide, often allowing them to earn carbon credits?
Carbon registries or certifying bodies (e.g., Carbon Trust, Verified Carbon Standard)
Which certification can companies pursue to show they responsibly manage waste in their manufacturing processes?
TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) Zero Waste Certification
What is the practice of assessing a product's environmental impact throughout its entire lifecycle, from raw material extraction to disposal, called?
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
What is the term for a company generating its own energy on-site, such as through solar panels?
On-site renewable energy generation
What reporting framework, widely adopted by companies, helps organizations disclose their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance to stakeholders?
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Name the approach used by companies to offset their carbon emissions by investing in projects like renewable energy or reforestation?
Carbon offsetting. Companies purchase carbon credits from certified projects that remove or reduce emissions elsewhere, such as reforestation or renewable energy initiatives. By offsetting emissions equal to the amount they produce, companies can achieve a "carbon neutral" status, balancing out their environmental impact.
What approach involves analyzing a company’s waste streams to determine which materials could be reduced, reused, or recycled to eliminate landfill use?
Waste audit or zero waste strategy
What is the process called where a company measures the environmental and social impacts of its suppliers and encourages improvements?
Supplier sustainability assessment or supply chain sustainability management
What is the name of the technology that uses sensors, AI, and automation to optimize energy consumption in buildings by adjusting lighting, heating, and cooling based on real-time occupancy and environmental conditions?
Smart building technology