CAP Emissions Reduction Strategies 5

Question 1

A cement manufacturer replaces a portion of clinker with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) like fly ash or slag. Which emission source is most reduced?

Accepted Answer

Process CO2 from limestone calcination

Answer

Clinker production releases CO2 through calcination of limestone (CaCO3 → CaO + CO2); replacing clinker with SCMs directly reduces this process emission.

Question 2

Which regulatory mechanism requires large GHG emitters to hold permits for each ton of CO2e emitted and allows trading of these permits between participants?

Accepted Answer

Cap-and-trade (Emissions Trading System)

Answer

Cap-and-trade systems set an overall emission cap, distribute or auction allowances, and allow covered entities to buy and sell permits, creating a market price for carbon.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an internal carbon price (ICP) within a corporate emission reduction strategy?

Accepted Answer

To signal the cost of carbon in internal investment decisions, incentivizing low-carbon alternatives

Answer

An internal carbon price assigns a monetary value to GHG emissions, making low-carbon options more financially attractive when evaluating capital projects or operational decisions.

Question 4

Reducing 'vampire loads' or standby power consumption in office equipment is an example of which emission reduction approach?

Accepted Answer

Energy efficiency — behavioral and equipment management

Answer

Eliminating standby power waste through smart power strips, power management settings, or equipment shutdown policies reduces electricity consumption, lowering Scope 2 emissions.

Question 5

A company reports that it has achieved 'net zero' emissions. According to the GHG Protocol and SBTi, what two conditions must be met simultaneously for this claim to be credible?

Accepted Answer

Achieve deep reductions across all Scopes (≥90%) AND neutralize residual emissions with permanent carbon removal

Answer

Credible net zero requires deep value chain emission reductions (at least 90%) plus high-quality permanent carbon removal to neutralize unavoidable residuals — not just offset purchasing.

(CAP) Certified Carbon Auditing Professional Practice Test

(CAP) Certified Carbon Auditing Professional Practice Test

CAP Emissions Reduction Strategies 5