The History of Sustainability
Which of the following concepts are included in the "three pillars" model of sustainability?
A. Environment, society, technology
B. Society, politics, economy
C. Environment, society, economy
C. Environment, society, economy
Which of the following is a widely recognized framework for sustainability reporting?
A. ISO 9001
B. Lean Manufacturing
C. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards
C. GRI Standards
What is the average food waste of Filipinos yearly?
A. 86 kg
B. 76 kg
C. 66 kg
A. 86 kg
Which most accurately describes a living wage?
A. The hourly wage paid based upon a person's qualifications
B. The wage needed to support one's basic cost of living without needing additional financial assistance
C. The hourly wage that, at a minimum, supports a standard of living above the poverty level
B. The wage needed to support one's basic cost of living without needing additional financial assistance
The total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by our actions is called a "carbon ______"
Carbon footprint
Which of the following best describes the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
A. A framework of 12 goals aimed at reducing global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
B. A series of environmental regulations designed to protect the world's oceans and forests
C. A set of 17 global goals created to address issues such as poverty, inequality, and climate change by 2030
C. A set of 17 global goals created to address issues such as poverty, inequality, and climate change by 2030
What is one benefit of third-party verification of sustainability reports?
A. It increases the length of the report
B. It enhances the credibility and reliability of the information
C. It eliminates the need for data collection
B. It enhances the credibility and reliability of the information
This place was considered as Manila's last lung.
Arroceros Park
Dubbed as the "last lung" of Manila, the 2.2-hectare park is home to 61 tree varieties and 8,000 ornamental plants. It also hosts 10 bird species.
The term "_______ economy" is one in which there is continual reuse of resources so that no waste is created.
Circular economy
Aluminum is infinitely recyclable, meaning it can be recycled without losing its quality--no matter how many times it's recycled. Recycling one aluminum beverage can save enough energy to run which of the following:
A. A laptop for 10 hours
B. A TV for 2 hours
C. A refrigerator for 6 hours
B. A TV for 2 hours
Which of the following is the most commonly used definition of sustainable development (as identified in the Brundtland Report, 1987)?
A. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B. Creating a government welfare system that ensures universal access to education, healthcare, and social services
C. Setting aside resources for preservation, never to be used
A. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Which organization is responsible for developing the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards?
IFRS Foundation
This European country has the highest per capita use of electric vehicles (EVs) in the world. They have also invested heavily in EV infrastructure, including charging stations and perks for EV owners.
A. Sweden
B. Finland
C. Germany
D. Norway
Norway: all-electric vehicles made up 80% of passenger vehicle sales in 2022
Other countries share of EV sales:
Iceland (41%), Sweden (32%), the Netherlands (24%), China (22%), the European Union (12%), and the United States (6%)
The term is used to refer to geographic areas without ready access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food
Food desert
Which of the following food item produces the most greenhouse gas emissions (from beginning of life through human consumption)?
A. Chicken breast
B. Salmon fillet
C. Veggie burger
D. Beef burger
D. Beef burger
Name the legally-binding treaty that, in 2015, nearly every country in the world signed. The goals of this treaty are:
The Paris Agreement
(Will also accept Paris Accords or Paris Climate Accords)
What type of information do the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards require companies to disclose?
A. Only quantitative financial data
B. Qualitative and quantitative information about sustainability-related risks and opportunities
C. Personal employee information
D. Marketing and sales strategies
B. Qualitative and quantitative information about sustainability-related risks and opportunities
In 2015, this ocean phenomenon was mapped for the first time. Located between California and Hawaii, the area is three times the size of France. It contains 100,000 tons of floating plastic. What is it called?
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
This term refers to, "the fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens, ensuring that no group, particularly marginalized communities, bears a disproportionate share of environmental harms"
Environmental justice
Which of the following are renewable energy sources?
A. Natural gas, wind, solar, hydropower
B. Hydropower, geothermal, solar, wind
C. Oil, wood, coal, hydropower
D. Wind, solar, wood, hydropower
B. Hydropower, geothermal, solar, wind
The MDGs were a precursor to the SDGs, as they were adopted by all UN member states to achieve between 2000-2015. The MDGs were a set of 8 goals focused on poverty reduction and social development for developing countries only. What does "MDGs" stand for?
Millennium Development Goals
Which of the following is a key principle of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards?
A. Relevance
B. Complexity
C. Exclusivity
D. Ambiguity
A. Relevance
This is the most commonly littered item in the world
Cigarette butts
(About 4.5 trillion cigarettes are discarded globally each year.)
This term, often used for sustainable problem-solving, refers to "a holistic approach to analysis that focuses on the way different parts of a system interact and how they influence one another within a whole."
Systems thinking
What is one simple action individuals can take to reduce their carbon footprint in their daily lives?
A. Using single-use plastic bags
B. Driving alone in a car for short trips
C. Reducing meat consumption and incorporating more plant-based meals
D. Leaving lights on when not in use
C. Reducing meat consumption and incorporating more plant-based meals