Sustainability Certification || with Exact Answers.
EPP correct answers Environmental Preferable Purchasing - values of organization
SMS correct answers Sustainable Management System - long term plan for org
EMS correct answers Environmental Management System - Pollution (handling of hazardous
materials), Electricity, Water, Waste
Decision making of front-line staff can be improved by creating: correct answers policies and
training materials
Which policy includes strategic vision statement of org. ? correct answers Sustainability
Management System (SMS)
Which policy focuses on addressing and improving specific environmental processes? correct
answers Environmental Management System (EMS)
True or False: An environmental management system focuses on the strategic priorities of the
organization correct answers False
Empowerment correct answers defined as giving employees the authority to implement action
plans, by giving them target goals that stretch their capabilities
what is acronym for the policy specifically focusing on purchasing? correct answers EPP
Procurement decisions should focus on inputs and outputs, but further evaluates BLANK and
BLANK correct answers sources & sinks
True or False: There are many regulations on product labels such as "biodegradable" or "natural"
correct answers False
Which product is the best choice based on life cycle assessment? correct answers Organic Apple
Juice
Categories of Life Cycle Costing: correct answers 1. LCA
2. ABC
3. CSR
SMS defined correct answers explains the strategic priorities of the org. An SMS focuses on the
big picture and the values of the org.
EMS defined correct answers focuses on addressing and improving specific work processes or
activities that specifically impact the natural environment internally and throughout the value
chain. An EMS is a subset of an SMS
,EPP defined correct answers focuses on guiding decision making on inputs-specifically
conducting life cycle costing to evaluate procurement decisions
Components of SMS: correct answers 1. Planning
2. Organizing
3. Leading
4. Controlling
5. Evaluating
ISO 14001 correct answers Guidelines for setting up an EMS.
ISO 14004 correct answers The requirements of an EMS
What should manager do when employee reports progress on a project? correct answers It is very
important to celebrate success for small actions
Implementation, evaluation, and reporting processes: correct answers 1. KPI's and Targets
2. EMS Policy
3. Track & Measure Progress
4. Training and Development
5. Empowerment
6. Taking Action & Reporting
Ratio for composting correct answers Ratio carbon to nitrogen at 30 to 1 or less
True or False: Role of senior managers in sustainability management is to position the
organization to meet the future needs of stakeholders and the environment, while maintaining a
profitable business correct answers True
What is the role of middle-level manager in sustainability management? correct answers
Creating plans that implement the strategic goals of the organization
they must develop long, medium, and short-term goals
Middle-level manager also play an important role by doing: correct answers 1. Anticipating
barriers
2. Eliminating barriers
3. Reducing resistance to change
What is the key tactic to engage stakeholders to achieve the organizations strategy? correct
answers Change Management
Not an imperative employees have to consider in order to make TBL decisions: correct answers
Rely on directives from senior management
, What is not a major role the HR manager play in sustainability management ? correct answers
Public Relations
KPI's will focus on all but what? correct answers Reliability
True or False: Facilities managers assess inputs, throughput, and output to manage material
resources: correct answers True
Water management should focus on all but which one of the following? correct answers
Diversion
Before disposing of equipment, what should EHS manager try to do? correct answers 1. Find a
buyer
2. Repair and reuse
3. Sell parts for new revenue streams
True or False. The role of IT managers is to improve efficiency in business processes. correct
answers True
Which is not one of the 7 major functions of sustainability in the IT department? correct answers
Personnel Security
What is most closely related to Activity Based Costing (ABC) correct answers Life Cycle
Costing (LCC)
Risks in pursuing sustainability correct answers 1. Greenwashing
2. Cannibalizing your own company - obsolescence
3. Unrealistic expectations
Change management components correct answers 1. Senior management support
2. Employee empowerment and participation
3. build awareness
4. Clear expectations of behaviors
The Journey (aka what phases does a company wish to go sustainable take) correct answers 1.
Phase I - Internal Span of Control
2. Phase II - Supply Chain Management
3. Phase III - Partnerships in External Environment
Why does strategy need to be supported by senior management? correct answers -Vision
-Funding
-Accountability
-Systemic Change
Where do best ideas happen in organization? correct answers On the ground, from the bottom up
EPP correct answers Environmental Preferable Purchasing - values of organization
SMS correct answers Sustainable Management System - long term plan for org
EMS correct answers Environmental Management System - Pollution (handling of hazardous
materials), Electricity, Water, Waste
Decision making of front-line staff can be improved by creating: correct answers policies and
training materials
Which policy includes strategic vision statement of org. ? correct answers Sustainability
Management System (SMS)
Which policy focuses on addressing and improving specific environmental processes? correct
answers Environmental Management System (EMS)
True or False: An environmental management system focuses on the strategic priorities of the
organization correct answers False
Empowerment correct answers defined as giving employees the authority to implement action
plans, by giving them target goals that stretch their capabilities
what is acronym for the policy specifically focusing on purchasing? correct answers EPP
Procurement decisions should focus on inputs and outputs, but further evaluates BLANK and
BLANK correct answers sources & sinks
True or False: There are many regulations on product labels such as "biodegradable" or "natural"
correct answers False
Which product is the best choice based on life cycle assessment? correct answers Organic Apple
Juice
Categories of Life Cycle Costing: correct answers 1. LCA
2. ABC
3. CSR
SMS defined correct answers explains the strategic priorities of the org. An SMS focuses on the
big picture and the values of the org.
EMS defined correct answers focuses on addressing and improving specific work processes or
activities that specifically impact the natural environment internally and throughout the value
chain. An EMS is a subset of an SMS
,EPP defined correct answers focuses on guiding decision making on inputs-specifically
conducting life cycle costing to evaluate procurement decisions
Components of SMS: correct answers 1. Planning
2. Organizing
3. Leading
4. Controlling
5. Evaluating
ISO 14001 correct answers Guidelines for setting up an EMS.
ISO 14004 correct answers The requirements of an EMS
What should manager do when employee reports progress on a project? correct answers It is very
important to celebrate success for small actions
Implementation, evaluation, and reporting processes: correct answers 1. KPI's and Targets
2. EMS Policy
3. Track & Measure Progress
4. Training and Development
5. Empowerment
6. Taking Action & Reporting
Ratio for composting correct answers Ratio carbon to nitrogen at 30 to 1 or less
True or False: Role of senior managers in sustainability management is to position the
organization to meet the future needs of stakeholders and the environment, while maintaining a
profitable business correct answers True
What is the role of middle-level manager in sustainability management? correct answers
Creating plans that implement the strategic goals of the organization
they must develop long, medium, and short-term goals
Middle-level manager also play an important role by doing: correct answers 1. Anticipating
barriers
2. Eliminating barriers
3. Reducing resistance to change
What is the key tactic to engage stakeholders to achieve the organizations strategy? correct
answers Change Management
Not an imperative employees have to consider in order to make TBL decisions: correct answers
Rely on directives from senior management
, What is not a major role the HR manager play in sustainability management ? correct answers
Public Relations
KPI's will focus on all but what? correct answers Reliability
True or False: Facilities managers assess inputs, throughput, and output to manage material
resources: correct answers True
Water management should focus on all but which one of the following? correct answers
Diversion
Before disposing of equipment, what should EHS manager try to do? correct answers 1. Find a
buyer
2. Repair and reuse
3. Sell parts for new revenue streams
True or False. The role of IT managers is to improve efficiency in business processes. correct
answers True
Which is not one of the 7 major functions of sustainability in the IT department? correct answers
Personnel Security
What is most closely related to Activity Based Costing (ABC) correct answers Life Cycle
Costing (LCC)
Risks in pursuing sustainability correct answers 1. Greenwashing
2. Cannibalizing your own company - obsolescence
3. Unrealistic expectations
Change management components correct answers 1. Senior management support
2. Employee empowerment and participation
3. build awareness
4. Clear expectations of behaviors
The Journey (aka what phases does a company wish to go sustainable take) correct answers 1.
Phase I - Internal Span of Control
2. Phase II - Supply Chain Management
3. Phase III - Partnerships in External Environment
Why does strategy need to be supported by senior management? correct answers -Vision
-Funding
-Accountability
-Systemic Change
Where do best ideas happen in organization? correct answers On the ground, from the bottom up
