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Socially Responsible Procurement Questions 11–15 (page: 4)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Which part of the world suffered huge wildfires in 2018 as a result of a Pacific Gas and Electric power line being struck by a falling tree, resulting in the power company having to settle very large compensation claims?

  1. California
  2. China
  3. Alaska
  4. Indonesia

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Recriminations continue to fly regarding the annual fires in California, which often result in destruc- tion of woodland, homes and often with loss of life. These seasonal fires have become significantly larger, although less numerous, in the past few decades, with dramatic and devastating effect.



ISO 26000 is the international standard for:

  1. Human Rights
  2. Diversity
  3. Sustainability
  4. Social Responsibility

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

ISO 26000 is the international standard for social responsibility.



The Brundtland Commission, which studied and made recommendations about sustainability was sponsored by the:

  1. CIPS
  2. UN
  3. CIA
  4. ILO

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Sponsored by The United Nations.

The Brundtland Commission defined sustainable development as 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. (Source: Profex Publishing Ltd)



What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

  1. CH4
  2. CO2
  3. N2O
  4. CO

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

CO2 - an example of a greenhouse gas.
This is very common knowledge.



Which one of the following is not a renewable source of energy?

  1. Solar
  2. Tidal
  3. Wind
  4. Nuclear

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Solar, tidal and wind are all renewables.
Nuclear although 'clean' is not renewable, and has significant end-of-life disposal challenges.



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