Preview Questions Sustainability Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How do you integrate energy management systems (EMS) with other sustainability initiatives in an FMCG company?

Which action should you take?

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By focusing only on energy metrics and ignoring broader sustainability goals

By using EMS solely to monitor energy consumption without integration

By treating EMS as a standalone initiative without connecting it to other programs

By aligning EMS with waste reduction, water conservation, and other sustainability goals to create a comprehensive approach

Question 2: How do you evaluate the effectiveness of waste reduction programs in FMCG operations?

Which action should you take?

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By only focusing on compliance with regulations and not on program outcomes

By using data-driven metrics such as waste diversion rates, reduction in waste generation, and cost savings from waste reduction

By assessing programs based solely on cost savings without evaluating environmental impact

By relying on anecdotal evidence and occasional reports

Question 3: Which factor has the greatest influence on a company's ability to scale its sustainable sourcing efforts?

Which action should you take?

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The geographic location of suppliers relative to production facilities

Government subsidies for sustainable sourcing programs

Consumer demand for sustainable products

Supplier engagement and the availability of sustainable alternatives in sufficient quantities

Question 4: How does the EU Ecolabel support green certification management for FMCG products?

Which action should you take?

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It is primarily focused on energy efficiency in the manufacturing process

It restricts product certifications to specific geographic markets without assessing global sustainability

It certifies products based on their overall environmental performance, ensuring minimal impact across the product lifecycle

It evaluates packaging material costs rather than environmental impacts

Question 5: How does "sustainable transportation" affect sourcing practices in FMCG?

Which action should you take?

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Sustainable transportation reduces emissions by using energy-efficient vehicles and optimizing routes, contributing to overall supply chain sustainability

It only applies to long-distance shipments and not local distribution

Sustainable transportation is irrelevant if transportation costs are low

Sustainable transportation increases costs without improving sourcing outcomes

Question 6: How does "Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)" certification contribute to sustainable sourcing in FMCG?

Which action should you take?

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SFI certification is unnecessary if materials are sourced locally

It only applies to forestry products like wood and paper and not to other materials

SFI certification ensures that forestry operations are conducted sustainably, balancing environmental, social, and economic factors to reduce environmental impact

SFI certification increases procurement costs without improving environmental outcomes