It’s time to put what you’ve learned to the test, get 8 questions right to pass this week.
Q1.
What is the main purpose of systems thinking for tackling climate impacts?
Choose the correct answer.
A
To understand the complexity and create consensus in multi-actor decisions by integrating social, economic, and environmental factors
B
To make necessary changes in ecological, social, or economic systems in response to climate change and its effects
C
To ensure the right to live in a clean and healthy environment
D
To increase risk irreversibly after passing a certain threshold in socio-ecological systems
Q2.
What are some of the significant risks to business arising from the systemic risks associated with mounting inequality?
There are 3 correct answers.
A
A volatile operating environment
B
Supply chain insecurity
C
Access to capital
D
Cybersecurity threats
E
Inflation
Q3.
What defines stakeholders in the human rights due diligence process?
Choose the correct answer.
A
Stakeholders are only people that are directly influenced by a business’s actions.
B
The only stakeholders are individuals that had to suffer from a human rights incident and that a business needs to communicate with to provide remedy.
C
Stakeholders and their participation in the process are essential and no business can meet its due diligence obligations without engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
D
A stakeholder is assumed to be every person, every business, and every organization that operates in the same industry or in the same country as the business carrying out human rights due diligence.
Q4.
What is the benefit of integrating synergies and trade-offs in sustainability risk assessments?
Choose the correct answer.
A
It helps in developing climate adaptation plans with positive impacts and minimizes unintended negative consequences.
B
It helps to attract investment in the company.
C
It helps in achieving short-term sustainability business goals.
D
It helps reduce competition to position the company as a sustainable business.
Q5.
What are key steps towards solving the meta-crisis ?
There are 2 correct answers.
A
Lobby and invest in systems for decentralized democratic governance and consensus building across geopolitical poles.
B
Engage in collaborative problem-solving.
C
Lobbying for stronger regulations.
D
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
E
Introduce checks and balances.
Q6.
What is the difference between synergies and trade-offs?
Choose the correct answer.
A
Synergies can result in negative impacts, while trade-offs often lead to positive outcomes.
B
Synergies and trade-offs both lead to negative impacts.
C
Synergies generate positive outcomes, while trade-offs lead to negative impacts in other areas.
D
Synergies and trade-offs both generate positive outcomes.
Q7.
Why is the economy said to be "untethered" from human values?
There are 2 correct answers.
A
It prioritizes growth over human well-being.
B
It is controlled by a small minority of wealthy individuals.
C
Ecological cost is not accounted for, and defined as an externality.
D
It doesn't cater to vulnerable populations.
Q8.
What are some of the global trends that exacerbating inequality in many societies throughout the world?
There are 3 correct answers.
A
COVID-19
B
The climate emergency
C
Technological disruption
D
Demographic shifts
E
Rise of remote work
Q9.
Which of the following are chapters of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct?
There are 2 correct answers.
A
Human rights
B
Taxation
C
Animal welfare
D
Transportation
E
Auditing
Q10.
What are potential risks for a business of not tackling the issue of inequality?
There are 3 correct answers.
A
Regulatory and compliance issues
B
Reputational loss and restricted access to capital