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SECTION B: QUESTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 3
Question 1 [10] Human and industry activity has a great impact on the environment. Managing this
impact is the first step in being environmentally responsible. Woolworths is committed to playing
their part in ensuring that the Woolies business is resilient in the face of climate change, while
always making every effort to reduce their impact on the environment, by doing everything they can
to think ahead, reduce their energy consumption and carbon emissions, and use more renewable
energy sources wherever possible. With specific reference to the information on the Woolworths
website, indicate how Woolworths is using energy responsibly and efficiently to help reduce their
impact on the environment. ................................................................................................................... 3
Question 2 [10] The Sustainable Development Goals are unique in calling for action by all countries
to promote prosperity while protecting the planet and stimulate action in particular areas. Explain
the areas which are of critical importance for humanity and the planet. .............................................. 5
Question 3 [10] Based on the information, to which United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
do the Woolworths Energy and Climate Change Programmes contribute towards? ............................ 8
Question 4 [10] Woolworths states that water availability and quality impacts everything from the
health and well-being of their employees and communities, to keeping their production facilities
running smoothly and growing the food sold on their shelves. With water as such a critical resource
to their operations – and that of every household and business – they aim to monitor and manage
water consumption across everything in their business operations and add that their greatest impact
is in the supply chain. Explain how Woolworths have made water stewardship one of their focus
areas and how they are committed to reducing water consumption and managing wastewater across
their operations and supply chain. ....................................................................................................... 10
SECTION C: LIST OF REFERENCES .......................................................................................................... 12
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