Top 5 Big-Tech Companies Environmental Impact Quiz
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What was the purpose of Alphabet, Google's parent company, issuing the largest sustainability bond in August 2020?

  • To maximize profits for the company shareholders
  • To expand globally into new markets
  • To support various new and ongoing sustainability initiatives (correct)
  • To invest in new data center technologies
  • How does Google aim to make its data centers more efficient, as mentioned in the text?

  • By reducing overall data center size
  • By optimizing the use of energy, water, and materials (correct)
  • By increasing energy consumption to boost performance
  • By outsourcing data center operations
  • What does the text imply about the relationship between financial performance and ESG performance according to a study mentioned?

  • Almost half of the companies studied showed a link between the two (correct)
  • There is no connection between financial and ESG performance
  • All companies prioritize ESG over financial performance
  • Financial performance always surpasses ESG performance
  • What is highlighted as a key aspect of Apple and Google's sustainability achievements in the text?

    <p>Genuine, transparent, and accountable initiatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology mentioned in the text could potentially cut down water use in Google's data centers?

    <p>New cooling technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total amount of CO2e emitted by the top 5 big-tech companies in the past year?

    <p>125.9 million tonnes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do the top big-tech companies feel an urgency to change their ways according to the text?

    <p>Due to pressure from various stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two big-tech companies are highlighted for their financial dominance and commitment to making a positive impact on the world?

    <p>Apple and Google</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many suppliers has Apple collaborated with to commit to using 100% renewable energy for their production, as per the text?

    <p>Not specified in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Apple's efforts on the sustainability front as described in the text?

    <p>Promoting renewable energy use</p> Signup and view all the answers

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