Sustainable Supply Chains: Due Diligence, Management, and the Path to Net Zero

Question 1

Which of the following are key challenges for retailers when addressing Scope 3 emissions?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty in measuring emissions across the product lifecycle, Lack of direct control over supplier activities

Question 2

A retail company wants to prepare for the CSDDD. What is a relevant first step?

Accepted Answer

Mapping its entire supply chain and identifying risks

Question 3

Implementing technology solutions, guarantees a company’s supply chain is fully sustainable and compliant with

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Why is Scope 3 considered the most difficult type of emission to address?

Accepted Answer

Because it involves emissions from sources outside the company’s control

Question 5

What are examples of Scope 3 emissions?

Accepted Answer

Emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, product use

Question 6

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) applies equally to all companies

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

Why might a small company need to care about the CSDDD, even if it’s not legally obligated to follow it?

Accepted Answer

Because large clients might demand compliance

Question 8

What is a key aim of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)?

Accepted Answer

Ensure companies respect human rights and the environment in supply chains

Question 9

Which standard do finance companies use to measure their financed (Scope 3) greenhouse gas emissions?

Accepted Answer

The Global GHG Accounting and Reporting Standard (PCAF)

Question 10

Why is full supply chain transparency challenging for companies?

Accepted Answer

Data from third parties is incomplete or unreliable

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