What proportion of transport energy consumption is accounted for by road transport, as opposed to rail, air and sea, according to the International Energy Authority?
Answer(s): B
Over ninety per cent of transport energy is consumed by road transport. Each time you see a heavy lorry on the road, ask yourself why the goods were not transported by train. In many cases (long journeys, non-perishable goods, heavy or bulky items), it would be per- fectly feasible to move goods by train instead of by road, and at vastly reduced cost to the envi- ronment.
What is the chemical formula for methane?
Answer(s): C
CH4 - methane - a greenhouse gas.
Choose two which are from the `three pillars of sustainability':
Answer(s): A,B
People, planet, profit.The notion here is that commerce is not just about profit, but about people and our effect on the planet as well. This is now a widely-accepted view. The 3 P's are a useful form of shorthand.
One international body has published Guidelines for Multinational Companies about how they should seek to operate in a socially responsible way, including accepting their responsibilities in re- gard to the environment.Which organisation published this document?
Answer(s): A
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development published this much-needed docu- ment.You probably know what ISO is and what it's role is in relation to procurement. (?) Same for CIPS.ECB is a facetious answer: English Cricket Board.
Avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance' is a def- inition of:
Sustainability fits the bill: the other answers are related, but don't quite nail it.
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