CSC CSC Life Cycle Assessment & Supply Chain Sustainability 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'supply chain due diligence' in sustainability consulting?

Accepted Answer

Systematically identifying, preventing, and mitigating adverse environmental and social impacts across the entire supply chain

Answer

Supply chain due diligence requires proactive identification and mitigation of ESG risks throughout all tiers of the supply chain, not just Tier 1.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'hotspot analysis' in life cycle assessment?

Accepted Answer

Pinpointing the life cycle stages or processes that contribute most significantly to overall environmental impacts

Answer

A hotspot analysis identifies where in a product's life cycle the greatest environmental burdens occur, enabling targeted improvement efforts.

Question 3

In the US, which initiative requires large public companies to disclose climate-related risks including Scope 3 emissions in their SEC filings?

Accepted Answer

SEC Climate Disclosure Rule (adopted 2024)

Answer

The SEC's climate disclosure rule requires publicly traded companies to report material climate risks and GHG emissions, including relevant Scope 3 data.

Question 4

Which tool or methodology is used to quantify the environmental trade-offs of using recycled versus virgin materials in manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

Comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Answer

Comparative LCA evaluates and quantifies the environmental differences between two or more product systems performing the same function.

Question 5

What does 'cradle-to-gate' mean as an LCA system boundary?

Accepted Answer

Assessment covering a product from raw material extraction through manufacturing, excluding use and end-of-life

Answer

Cradle-to-gate LCA covers environmental impacts from resource extraction through the factory gate, stopping before product use or disposal.

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CSC CSC Life Cycle Assessment & Supply Chain Sustainability 2