CED CED Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility 2

Question 1

A venue claims to be 'LEED certified.' For a CED, this primarily means the building:

Accepted Answer

Meets recognized green building standards for energy and resource efficiency

Answer

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification indicates a building meets established green building standards for sustainability and resource efficiency.

Question 2

Which approach to event décor best aligns with circular economy principles?

Accepted Answer

Renting décor items that are returned and reused for future events

Answer

Renting décor keeps items in circulation for multiple uses, which directly applies circular economy principles of reducing waste through repeated reuse.

Question 3

Carbon offsetting at events typically involves:

Accepted Answer

Investing in projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions to compensate for event emissions

Answer

Carbon offsetting compensates for unavoidable event emissions by funding verified projects — such as reforestation or renewable energy — that reduce emissions elsewhere.

Question 4

Which practice most effectively reduces food waste at a catered event?

Accepted Answer

Using pre-event RSVP data to order accurate quantities and arranging food donations for leftovers

Answer

Accurate portioning based on confirmed attendance data minimizes over-catering, and pre-arranged food donation programs divert unavoidable leftovers from landfill.

Question 5

A sustainable event program would prioritize which type of energy source for on-site power needs?

Accepted Answer

Renewable energy from solar panels or green energy purchase agreements

Answer

Renewable energy sources such as solar or verified green energy purchase agreements significantly reduce an event's greenhouse gas emissions from electricity use.

CED - Certified Event Designer Practice Test

CED - Certified Event Designer Practice Test

CED CED Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility 2