Global Sustainability Goals Quiz
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What is one of the global goals outlined by Ben & Jerry's?

  • Transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2080
  • Support deforestation of old-growth tropical forests
  • Increase coal usage for operational efficiency
  • Reduce carbon emissions by at least 45 percent by 2025 (correct)

    • How does Ben & Jerry's plan to achieve its goal of using 100 percent clean energy by 2025?

  • Investing in coal mining operations
  • Implementing wind power technology only
  • Relying on traditional fossil fuels
  • Utilizing bio-digesters to convert emissions into clean energy (correct)

    • Why does Ben & Jerry's emphasize the importance of supporting clean energy movements and climate justice?

  • To protect their ice cream recipes from climate change
  • To increase profits from environmentally friendly practices
  • To secure supply chains at risk from a warming planet (correct)
  • To promote the use of coal in energy production

    • What is one of the actions Ben & Jerry's aims to take to combat climate change?

    <p>Ensure support for developing countries’ mitigation and adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ben & Jerry's plan to divest from the fossil fuel industry?

    <p>By completely removing financial interests in fossil fuel companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what ways is Ben & Jerry's working towards using 100 percent clean energy?

    <p>By developing new green freezer technology and using solar panels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the statement 'If it’s melted, it’s ruined' on Ben & Jerry’s website?

    <p>Metaphorically compares melted ice cream to a ruined planet due to climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ben & Jerry’s stand out as a provider of educational resources?

    <p>By providing information on climate change and its impact on underserved communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does Ben & Jerry’s take a stance on social justice according to the text?

    <p>By highlighting the impact of climate change on marginalized communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the educational resources provided by Ben & Jerry's focus on?

    <p>Climate change and its disproportionate effects on underserved groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ben & Jerry's differentiate itself by providing educational resources?

    <p>By sharing information about climate change and ways to combat it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What core value does Ben & Jerry's emphasize based on the text?

    <p>Putting social and environmental issues at the forefront</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process does Rothy’s use to turn used plastic bottles into shoes, bags, and face coverings?

    <p>Slicing and pressurizing into pellets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many plastic bottles has Rothy’s recycled so far as reported on their website?

    <p>70 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiative did Bank of America launch in 2014 to direct funds towards sustainability goals?

    <p>Catalytic Finance Initiative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector does Bank of America invest in through the Catalytic Finance Initiative?

    <p>Early-stage clean energy companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact has Bank of America’s initiative had on sustainable investments?

    <p>De-risking sustainable investments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to using recycled materials for its products, what else has Rothy’s committed to according to the text?

    <p>Using recycled materials for packaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

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