SFP Performance Measurement & Reporting 2

Question 1

Which metric is most appropriate for benchmarking a facility's water efficiency against industry peers?

Accepted Answer

Water Use Intensity (WUI) in gallons per square foot

Answer

Water Use Intensity normalizes consumption by floor area, enabling fair comparison across facilities of different sizes.

Question 2

A sustainability report discloses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. What does Scope 3 represent?

Accepted Answer

All other indirect value chain emissions

Answer

Scope 3 covers all indirect emissions in a company's value chain not included in Scope 2, such as supply chain and business travel.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an Energy Star Portfolio Manager account for a sustainability professional?

Accepted Answer

Benchmarking energy and water performance against similar buildings

Answer

Energy Star Portfolio Manager is EPA's free benchmarking tool that compares a building's performance to similar facilities nationwide.

Question 4

A facility reduces its absolute GHG emissions by 10% but increases production by 30%. What happened to its GHG intensity?

Accepted Answer

Intensity increased

Answer

Intensity is emissions divided by output; a 10% emission reduction while production grows 30% results in higher emissions per unit of output.

Question 5

Which reporting framework specifically requires facilities to disclose material sustainability risks using a 'double materiality' concept?

Accepted Answer

EU CSRD / ESRS

Answer

The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and its ESRS standards require double materiality: impacts on society/environment and financial risks to the company.

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SFP Performance Measurement & Reporting 2