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Environmental Ethics correct answers Studies the moral relationship of human beings to, and the
value and moral status of, the environment and its non-human contents
Instrumental Value correct answers The value of a thing as a means to further some end (ie fruit
from an apple tree has value for making juice)
Intrinsic Value correct answers The value of a thing in and of itself regardless of whether they are
useful as a means to another end. If something has intrinsic value, then moral agents have an
obligation to protect (or try not to damage) that object.
P.Eng duty with respect to environmental ethics (3) correct answers Must exercise reasonable
care, prudence and current scientific knowledge in understanding of environmental laws,
regulations and bylaws, technical knowledge of the substances being used, detailed analysis
regarding potential impacts and plans for handling, decommissioning, accidents, etc.
Canadian environmental law regulates on which levels? correct answers Federal, provincial,
territorial and municipal
Canadian environmental law on the Federal level covers... (7) correct answers CEPA, CEAA,
Pest control products act, Canada shipping act, arctic waters pollution act, fisheries act,
transportation of dangerous goods act.
Provincial provisions for exploitation of resources include... correct answers Water pollution, air
pollution, wildlife conservation/management regulations
Who owns most natural resources in Canada? correct answers The provinces own most natural
resources (forestry, non-renewable resources, energy)
,What are the 9 environmental professional guidelines in Canada correct answers
Develop/maintain awareness + understanding of environment related to your field, use
appropriate specialists where your competence is lacking, apply professional + responsible
judgement in your env. consideration, ensure env. planning + mgmt. is part of your practice when
adverse impacts are possible, consider full LCA, include cost of env protection into economic
viability studies, promote transparency with stakeholders, comply with regulatory requirements
and aim to exceed them, work to improve practices and environmental understanding
What is the idea behind Adam Smith's 'Invisible Hand"? correct answers Describes how
individuals maximize their good through trade and entrepreneurship, and that businesses only
think of their self-interest. Competition pressures corporations to continually improve the quality
of products and lower prices, which benefits consumers and environment
Tragedy of the Commons correct answers Overuse of a shared natural resource that will harm
everyone, where the impact of the devastation of the resource is shared by all.
Short summary of Newfoundland Cod Fishery collapse? correct answers In 1992 Cod population
fell dramatically due to new tech that increased the volume of fish caught beyond sustainable
levels, led to fish population collapse and moratorium on cod fishery and ~35,000 lost jobs with
significant environmental and economic impact
Globalization correct answers Describes how trade and tech have made the world into a more
connected and interdependent system, as well as the resulting economic and social changes.
Sustainable development can be described as economic growth that... correct answers Does not
deplete irreplaceable resources, does not destroy ecological systems, and helps reduce gross
social inequalities.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) correct answers An organizations' demonstration of social
and ethical performance and accountability to its stakeholders
What is accountability? correct answers To explain/justify acts, omissions, risks, and
dependencies for which you are responsible
, What drives CSR? correct answers Response to increased pressure on organizations to
demonstrate social and ethical performance and accountability beyond just generating returns for
shareholders
Principles of social responsibility (7) correct answers Accountability, transparency, ethical
behaviour, respect for stakeholder interests, respect for the rule of law, respect for international
norms of behaviour, respect for human rights.
Why do we need a management system for CSR and sustainable development? correct answers
To have confidence that everyone understands who is responsible for doing what, when, where,
why, and how, to demonstrate the ability to meet customer, stakeholder and regulatory
requirements, to address customer and stakeholder satisfaction, to identify opportunities for
improvement, and to continuously improve.
CSR Accountability correct answers Answers impacts of decisions and activities to those
affected, accept responsibility for wrongdoing, remedy and prevent wrongdoing, accept
appropriate scrutiny, etc. Degree of accountability related to the extent of authority.
CSR Transparency correct answers Organization should be transparent regarding purpose, nature
& location of activities, manner in which decisions are made, implemented and reviewed,
standards and criteria organization uses to evaluate performance wrt SR, known & potential
impacts of decision and activities on society & environment, and identity of stakeholders and
criteria & procedures used to identify, select and engage them.
CSR Ethical Behaviour correct answers Organizations should promote ethical behaviour by
having governance structures to promote ethical conduct, identify, adopt, and promote standards,
prevent or resolve COI's, oversight mechanisms & controls to monitor and enforce, mechanisms
for reporting of violations without fear or reprisal (whistleblowing...?), addressing situations
where local laws and regulations do not exist or conflict with ethical behaviour
CSR Stakeholder interests correct answers An organization should identify its stakeholders and
be conscious of and respect their interests, consider their legal rights and legitimate interests,
consider their relative capacity to contact and engage, consider their interests in relation to the
Environmental Ethics correct answers Studies the moral relationship of human beings to, and the
value and moral status of, the environment and its non-human contents
Instrumental Value correct answers The value of a thing as a means to further some end (ie fruit
from an apple tree has value for making juice)
Intrinsic Value correct answers The value of a thing in and of itself regardless of whether they are
useful as a means to another end. If something has intrinsic value, then moral agents have an
obligation to protect (or try not to damage) that object.
P.Eng duty with respect to environmental ethics (3) correct answers Must exercise reasonable
care, prudence and current scientific knowledge in understanding of environmental laws,
regulations and bylaws, technical knowledge of the substances being used, detailed analysis
regarding potential impacts and plans for handling, decommissioning, accidents, etc.
Canadian environmental law regulates on which levels? correct answers Federal, provincial,
territorial and municipal
Canadian environmental law on the Federal level covers... (7) correct answers CEPA, CEAA,
Pest control products act, Canada shipping act, arctic waters pollution act, fisheries act,
transportation of dangerous goods act.
Provincial provisions for exploitation of resources include... correct answers Water pollution, air
pollution, wildlife conservation/management regulations
Who owns most natural resources in Canada? correct answers The provinces own most natural
resources (forestry, non-renewable resources, energy)
,What are the 9 environmental professional guidelines in Canada correct answers
Develop/maintain awareness + understanding of environment related to your field, use
appropriate specialists where your competence is lacking, apply professional + responsible
judgement in your env. consideration, ensure env. planning + mgmt. is part of your practice when
adverse impacts are possible, consider full LCA, include cost of env protection into economic
viability studies, promote transparency with stakeholders, comply with regulatory requirements
and aim to exceed them, work to improve practices and environmental understanding
What is the idea behind Adam Smith's 'Invisible Hand"? correct answers Describes how
individuals maximize their good through trade and entrepreneurship, and that businesses only
think of their self-interest. Competition pressures corporations to continually improve the quality
of products and lower prices, which benefits consumers and environment
Tragedy of the Commons correct answers Overuse of a shared natural resource that will harm
everyone, where the impact of the devastation of the resource is shared by all.
Short summary of Newfoundland Cod Fishery collapse? correct answers In 1992 Cod population
fell dramatically due to new tech that increased the volume of fish caught beyond sustainable
levels, led to fish population collapse and moratorium on cod fishery and ~35,000 lost jobs with
significant environmental and economic impact
Globalization correct answers Describes how trade and tech have made the world into a more
connected and interdependent system, as well as the resulting economic and social changes.
Sustainable development can be described as economic growth that... correct answers Does not
deplete irreplaceable resources, does not destroy ecological systems, and helps reduce gross
social inequalities.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) correct answers An organizations' demonstration of social
and ethical performance and accountability to its stakeholders
What is accountability? correct answers To explain/justify acts, omissions, risks, and
dependencies for which you are responsible
, What drives CSR? correct answers Response to increased pressure on organizations to
demonstrate social and ethical performance and accountability beyond just generating returns for
shareholders
Principles of social responsibility (7) correct answers Accountability, transparency, ethical
behaviour, respect for stakeholder interests, respect for the rule of law, respect for international
norms of behaviour, respect for human rights.
Why do we need a management system for CSR and sustainable development? correct answers
To have confidence that everyone understands who is responsible for doing what, when, where,
why, and how, to demonstrate the ability to meet customer, stakeholder and regulatory
requirements, to address customer and stakeholder satisfaction, to identify opportunities for
improvement, and to continuously improve.
CSR Accountability correct answers Answers impacts of decisions and activities to those
affected, accept responsibility for wrongdoing, remedy and prevent wrongdoing, accept
appropriate scrutiny, etc. Degree of accountability related to the extent of authority.
CSR Transparency correct answers Organization should be transparent regarding purpose, nature
& location of activities, manner in which decisions are made, implemented and reviewed,
standards and criteria organization uses to evaluate performance wrt SR, known & potential
impacts of decision and activities on society & environment, and identity of stakeholders and
criteria & procedures used to identify, select and engage them.
CSR Ethical Behaviour correct answers Organizations should promote ethical behaviour by
having governance structures to promote ethical conduct, identify, adopt, and promote standards,
prevent or resolve COI's, oversight mechanisms & controls to monitor and enforce, mechanisms
for reporting of violations without fear or reprisal (whistleblowing...?), addressing situations
where local laws and regulations do not exist or conflict with ethical behaviour
CSR Stakeholder interests correct answers An organization should identify its stakeholders and
be conscious of and respect their interests, consider their legal rights and legitimate interests,
consider their relative capacity to contact and engage, consider their interests in relation to the
