Sustainability Presentation Quiz

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According to the presentation, what is the primary cause of increasing pressure on the world's natural resources?

Rapid urban and industrial growth. (correct)

The depletion of precious metals.

The reduction in the planet's ability to absorb waste.

The pervasive mining of non-renewable resources.

Which of the following is NOT identified as a contributing factor to the increasing strain on Earth's resources?

The planet’s diminishing capacity to process waste.

Strong population growth.

Exploding consumer demand for goods and services.

Advances in renewable energy technologies. (correct)

Based on the material presented, what happens to the amount of global resource extractions from 2010-2050?

They increase across all categories. (correct)

They decrease in all sectors.

They only increase for non-metallic minerals.

They remain constant due to better technologies

Which of these best encapsulates the core idea about the future of consumption based on the slide titled 'Business as usual are heading for trouble'?

Current ways of doing business are unsustainable given the planet's limits. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the presentation, what are identified as key elements of differentiation when discussing sustainability?

Lifestyles, institutional contexts, economic growth, and productive sectors. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the key outcome of the 1987 “Our Common Future” report?

It established the link between social, economic, and environmental issues. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?

Providing scientific understanding of global warming processes. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which significant event occurred in 1972?

The first UN Conference on the Human Environment took place. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main contribution of the World Conservation Strategy (WCS) to the development of sustainable development?

It emphasized the importance of conserving natural resources for future generations. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the “Our Common Future” report contribute to the understanding of sustainable development?

It highlighted the importance of intergenerational equity. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What major event took place in 1992 concerning sustainable development?

Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the three 'P's in the Triple Bottom-Line framework?

Profit (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Planet' aspect of the Triple Bottom-Line emphasize?

Natural environment and ecological systems (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which year were the Eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) established?

2000 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant component of the 'People' aspect in the Triple Bottom-Line?

Engagement of local communities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a key outcome of the 2005 Kyoto Protocol?

Commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the 'Prosperity' aspect in the Triple Bottom-Line?

Economic indicators and ethical sourcing (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked a significant evolution in understanding sustainable development in 2012?

Rio+20 Summit (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Sustainability: from Profit to Purpose

The presentation covers the shift from a purely profit-driven business model to one incorporating sustainability.
The UN's International Resource Panel highlights the pressure on natural resources due to rapid urban and industrial growth.
Current business practices ("business as usual") are unsustainable due to limited resources (e.g., precious metals, water, air, forests).
Strong population growth and increasing consumer demand exacerbate resource depletion, and the planet's capacity to absorb waste is diminished.
Global resource extractions from 2010 to 2050 are projected to increase dramatically for all resources categories with excess demand projected in the future.

Sustainability Timeline

The concept of sustainable development emerged in the 1980s with the World Conservation Strategy.
The Brundtland Report (1987) formally defined sustainable development.
Key milestones include the 1992 Earth Summit, the UN Millennium Summit (2000), the Rio+20 Summit (2012), and the Kyoto Protocol (2005).
These events established international agreements and initiatives to tackle global sustainability.

Types of Capitalism

The presentation differentiates between state capitalism (government steers the economy), shareholder capitalism (focus on short-term profits), and stakeholder capitalism (balances stakeholder interests with profits).
Milton Friedman advocated for shareholder capitalism, while proponents of stakeholder capitalism focus on long-term value creation.
The presentation emphasizes factors like economic growth, societal well-being, and environmental impacts.

Purpose Power Index

The Purpose Power Index is used to analyze and compare companies' stated purposes.
The index considers economic, environmental, and social factors to assess a company's purpose.
The presentation suggests students analyze two companies' key aspects of Purpose Power Index: the economic aspect, the environmental aspect, and the social aspect.

Earth Overshoot Day

Earth Overshoot Day is the date when humanity's consumption of resources for a year exceeds what the Earth can regenerate in a year.
The date has shifted earlier each year highlighting environmental concerns and the need to address sustainability.

Triple Bottom Line (TBL)

The Triple Bottom Line (TBL) is a concept that considers profitability and social and environmental factors instead of just profit.
It includes people, planet, and profit.
People considerations are inclusive of stakeholders other than shareholders. Economical considerations include livability wages, ethical sourcing, and workplace safety. Environmental considerations are relationships between business and nature including the ecological processes.
Businesses should consider social and environmental implications of their actions along with profit to evaluate their performance; TBL includes profit and includes societal and environmental factors.

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Description

Test your knowledge on key concepts of sustainability and its impact on natural resources. This quiz covers important reports and milestones in the field, including the International Panel on Climate Change and the 1987 'Our Common Future' report. Challenge yourself with questions that delve into future consumption trends and sustainability differentiators.