Exam 1: Introduction to Sustainable Business

In the energy sector between 2002 and 2011, consumption of renewable energy grew by over _____, while non-renewable energy consumption ________.

In the coming decade, global average surface temperatures, flooding, water consumption, habitat loss, chemical exposure, and electronic waste are expected to ______.

Developed economies are responsible for substantially greater levels of ______ than developing economies.

When a company's actions, such as polluting a river, shift costs onto local communities without consent or compensation, this is called a(n) ______.

Business representatives attending the Rio+20 Summit on Sustainability voted to _______ certain statements of principle and action related to sustainable business.

Overconsumption of natural resources occurs when ______ exceeds ______.

The growing threat of natural resource shortage means businesses may face increased _______.

Global human population and per capita consumption levels are _______.

This environmental issue has substantial implications for the private sector in the coming years.

Natural capital is the ______ of natural resources upon which human life and economic activities depend.

When compared to traditional products, sustainable products and services are _______ in market share of food, consumer products, construction, finance, energy, and transportation sectors.

Do you think the international oil company, Statoil ASA, deserves to be called a sustainable business leader? Why or why not?

Internalizing a risk means that the party who creates a risk ultimately _____ for it.

Global primary production and processing sectors generate $7.3 trillion in ______ annually.

To what extent do primary production and processing sectors create externalities? In what ways do these externalities threaten natural resources?

As organizational commitment to sustainability matures, old priorities such as legal compliance are ______ while new priorities are added.

When compared to traditional product market share, sustainable product market share growth is ______ in food production and construction market sectors.

During the global economic recession of 2007-2010, Socially Responsible Investing portfolios experienced ______.

Sustainability requires today's generation to steward __________ for the benefit of future generations.

Small and Mid-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are responsible for _____ of global industrial pollution.