CSA Environmental and Sustainability Standards 2

Question 1

Under CSA ISO 14001, which element is required as part of an Environmental Management System?

Accepted Answer

Setting environmental objectives aligned with the organization's environmental policy

Answer

CSA ISO 14001 requires organizations to establish environmental objectives that are consistent with their environmental policy and applicable legal requirements.

Question 2

CSA's N288 series of standards addresses environmental protection programs for which sector?

Accepted Answer

Nuclear facilities

Answer

The CSA N288 series provides requirements for environmental protection programs at nuclear facilities, covering monitoring, waste management, and site assessment.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an environmental aspect register required under CSA ISO 14001?

Accepted Answer

To document elements of an organization's activities that can interact with the environment

Answer

An environmental aspect register identifies the elements (aspects) of an organization's activities, products, or services that interact with or can impact the environment.

Question 4

Which CSA standard provides guidance for responsible supply chain management related to environmental and social criteria?

Accepted Answer

CSA ISO 26000

Answer

CSA ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility) provides guidance including supply chain considerations for environmental and social responsibility beyond direct operations.

Question 5

In a CSA-compliant environmental audit, the term 'nonconformity' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Failure to fulfill a requirement of the Environmental Management System

Answer

A nonconformity is the non-fulfillment of a specified requirement within the EMS, requiring corrective action to address root causes.

CSA - Canadian Standards Association Practice Test

CSA - Canadian Standards Association Practice Test

CSA Environmental and Sustainability Standards 2