Welcome to your CERTIFIED ESG ASSOCIATE Name Email Date of Birth 1. 1. What does the term "Triple Bottom Line" refer to in sustainability? ◦ A) Economic, Environmental, Social ◦ B) Profit, Equity, Planet ◦ C) Environment, Economy, Energy ◦ D) Community, Governance, Economy None 2. 2. What is the global temperature rise limit set by the Paris Agreement to be achieved by 2030? ◦ A) 1.0°C ◦ B) 1.5°C ◦ C) 2.0°C ◦ D) 2.5°C None 3. 3. How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are there? ◦ A) 15 ◦ B) 16 ◦ C) 17 ◦ D) 18 None 4. 4. What is the primary greenhouse gas contributing to global warming? ◦ A) Methane ◦ B) Carbon Dioxide ◦ C) Nitrous Oxide ◦ D) Hydrofluorocarbons None 5. 5. What is a common metaphor used to describe the ecological limits of the Earth in sustainability discussions? ◦ A) Carbon cycle ◦ B) Overshoot day ◦ C) Greenhouse effect ◦ D) Circular economy None 6. 6. Which of the following is NOT a principle under the UN Global Compact? ◦ A) Elimination of forced labor ◦ B) Promotion of biodiversity ◦ C) Anti-corruption ◦ D) Support for human rights None 7. 7. What does ESG stand for? ◦ A) Economic, Social, Green ◦ B) Environmental, Social, Governance ◦ C) Ethical, Sustainable, Green ◦ D) Economy, Sustainability, Governance None 8. 8. Which is an example of "Scope 1" emissions? ◦ A) Employee commuting ◦ B) Purchased electricity ◦ C) Company-owned vehicle emissions ◦ D) Supplier emissions None 9. 9. What is the main purpose of a materiality assessment in ESG? ◦ A) Setting carbon neutrality goals ◦ B) Prioritizing relevant ESG issues for an organization ◦ C) Assessing corporate profitability ◦ D) Comparing SDG scores globally None 10. 10. Which of the following gases has the highest Global Warming Potential (GWP)? ◦ A) Carbon Dioxide ◦ B) Methane ◦ C) Nitrous Oxide ◦ D) Hydrofluorocarbons None 11. 11. What does "Net Zero" refer to in sustainability? ◦ A) Eliminating all greenhouse gas emissions ◦ B) Balancing emitted and removed greenhouse gases ◦ C) Switching entirely to renewable energy ◦ D) Reducing global temperatures to 0°C None 12. 12. Which of the following is a key enabler for sustainability in businesses? ◦ A) Transparent reporting ◦ B) Profit maximization ◦ C) Decarbonization costs ◦ D) Regulatory loopholes None 13. 13. What is the significance of "Earth Overshoot Day”? A) Tracking annual emissions of countries B) The day humanity exhausts the planet’s resources for the year C) When global temperatures surpass safe limits D) A benchmark for SDG compliance None 14. 14. What does the term "Planetary Boundaries" refer to? ◦ A) Earth's geographic limits ◦ B) Thresholds for environmental systems to maintain stability ◦ C) Legal boundaries for international emissions ◦ D) The edge of the Earth's atmosphere None 15. 15. Which of the following is an impact of exceeding 2°C of global warming? ◦ A) 99% coral reef decline ◦ B) No changes in sea levels ◦ C) Reduction in heatwaves ◦ D) Increased polar ice coverage None 16. 16. What is the primary aim of the Paris Agreement? ◦ A) Achieving net-zero emissions by 2023 ◦ B) Limiting global warming to below 2°C ◦ C) Promoting the use of fossil fuels ◦ D) Eliminating all GHGs by 2025 None 17. 17. What does the "I = PAT" equation represent? ◦ A) Industrial impacts on GDP ◦ B) The relationship between Population, Affluence, and Technology and environmental impact ◦ C) A formula for calculating carbon tax ◦ D) A guideline for corporate taxes None 18. 18. What is the typical timeframe for achieving carbon neutrality in most corporate climate strategies? ◦ A) 2030 ◦ B) 2040 ◦ C) 2050 ◦ D) 2060 None 19. 19. Which of the following is an example of Scope 2 emissions? ◦ A) Employee commuting ◦ B) Purchased electricity ◦ C) Supply chain operations ◦ D) Company-owned machinery emissions None 20. 20. What is the emission factor for diesel in Scope 1 GHG calculations? ◦ A) 0.0693 TCO2/GJ ◦ B) 0.0741 TCO2/GJ ◦ C) 0.0631 TCO2/GJ ◦ D) 0.0802 TCO2/GJ None 21. 21. Which of these gases is NOT considered a major greenhouse gas? ◦ A) Carbon Dioxide (CO2) ◦ B) Nitrous Oxide (N2O) ◦ C) Helium (He) ◦ D) Methane (CH4) None 22. 22. What is the GHG Protocol’s primary purpose? ◦ A) Promoting fossil fuels ◦ B) Measuring and managing greenhouse gas emissions ◦ C) Establishing renewable energy laws ◦ D) Developing carbon-free technologies None 23. 23. What is a key challenge in Scope 3 emissions reporting? ◦ A) High measurement costs ◦ B) Limited regulatory compliance ◦ C) Difficulty in tracking emissions across the value chain ◦ D) Insufficient global warming impact None 24. 24. What is the primary goal of stakeholder engagement in sustainability? ◦ A) Maximizing profits ◦ B) Understanding and aligning stakeholder interests with organizational goals ◦ C) Reducing costs of operations ◦ D) Promoting political agendas None 25. 25. What is the first step in stakeholder engagement? ◦ A) Data analysis ◦ B) Stakeholder mapping ◦ C) Planning and preparation ◦ D) Reporting findings None 26. 26. Why is stakeholder mapping crucial in ESG reporting? ◦ A) It prevents legal action ◦ B) It identifies and prioritizes stakeholders for engagement ◦ C) It reduces costs of sustainability programs ◦ D) It guarantees success in all projects None 27. 27. Which of the following is NOT a typical tool for stakeholder engagement? ◦ A) Surveys ◦ B) Focus groups ◦ C) Data modeling software ◦ D) Interviews None 28. 28. What is the purpose of the feedback loop in the stakeholder engagement process? ◦ A) Reducing reporting time ◦ B) Ensuring continuous improvement ◦ C) Finalizing project outcomes ◦ D) Avoiding legal conflicts None 29. 29. What is the main purpose of a sustainability action plan? ◦ A) Increase shareholder profit ◦ B) Integrate sustainable practices into core business strategies ◦ C) Comply with all ESG regulatory standards ◦ D) Eliminate the need for materiality assessments None 30. 30. What should a sustainability target include? ◦ A) Broad goals without specifics ◦ B) Quantifiable metrics within a set timeframe ◦ C) High-level visions only ◦ D) Focus solely on social objectives None 31. 31. Which of the following is an example of a sustainability goal for manufacturing companies? ◦ A) Increase sales by 20% ◦ B) Zero waste production by 2025 ◦ C) Achieve 90% customer satisfaction ◦ D) Develop urban green spaces None 32. 32. What is a key enabler for achieving sustainability goals in an organization? ◦ A) Leadership and governance ◦ B) Reduced R&D investments ◦ C) Scaling down stakeholder engagement ◦ D) Avoiding innovation None 33. 33. What is one example of a strategic activity for achieving sustainability in the construction industry? ◦ A) Reducing employee satisfaction ◦ B) Partnering with certified suppliers for sustainable materials ◦ C) Decreasing community engagement ◦ D) Limiting technology upgrades None 34. 34. What is a core focus of "Circular Economy"? ◦ A) Fossil fuel dependency ◦ B) Renewable resources ◦ C) Linear consumption ◦ D) Waste and resource reusability None 35. 35. What is the first step in the stakeholder engagement process? ◦ A) Data collection ◦ B) Stakeholder mapping ◦ C) Preparation and planning ◦ D) Reporting None 36. 36. What sustainability action did Walmart implement to save $1B annually? ◦ A) Increased renewable energy production ◦ B) Improved fleet efficiency ◦ C) Carbon offset programs ◦ D) Stakeholder training None 37. 37. In which year did Unilever avoid $395M in costs through sustainability programs? ◦ A) 2008 ◦ B) 2013 ◦ C) 2016 ◦ D) 2021 None 38. 38. Which sector contributes the most to global GHG emissions? ◦ A) Transportation ◦ B) Agriculture ◦ C) Energy production ◦ D) Industrial manufacturing None 39. 39. What goal is highlighted in Sime Darby’s ESG strategy for 2030? ◦ A) Zero plastic waste ◦ B) 50% carbon intensity reduction ◦ C) Renewable energy for all operations ◦ D) Community enrichment projects None 40. 40. How did Marks & Spencer benefit financially from sustainability initiatives by 2015? ◦ A) Saved $56M annually ◦ B) Achieved $225M in net profit ◦ C) Reduced carbon footprint by 50% ◦ D) Diversified investments None 1 out of 8 Time is Up!
