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Measuring and Reporting on Fashion's Environmental and Social Impact

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What is the primary objective of measuring and reporting on fashion's environmental and social impact?

  1. To enhance brand reputation

  2. To comply with regulations

  3. To improve supply chain transparency

  4. To reduce production costs


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Measuring and reporting on fashion's environmental and social impact aims to provide transparency and accountability in the supply chain, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions.

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used framework for measuring and reporting on fashion's environmental impact?

  1. Greenhouse Gas Protocol

  2. Life Cycle Assessment

  3. Global Reporting Initiative

  4. Carbon Trust Standard


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Carbon Trust Standard is a certification program for carbon footprint reduction, while the other options are frameworks specifically designed for measuring and reporting on fashion's environmental impact.

What is the primary purpose of the Higg Index?

  1. To assess the environmental and social performance of fashion brands

  2. To certify fashion products as sustainable

  3. To provide a platform for brands to share their sustainability data

  4. To develop industry-wide sustainability standards


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Higg Index is a tool developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition to assess the environmental and social performance of fashion brands and products.

Which of the following is NOT a key dimension of the Higg Index?

  1. Climate Change

  2. Water Use

  3. Labor Rights

  4. Product Design


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Product Design is not a key dimension of the Higg Index, which focuses on environmental and social impacts throughout the supply chain.

What is the primary purpose of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards?

  1. To provide a framework for reporting on corporate sustainability performance

  2. To certify companies as sustainable

  3. To develop industry-specific sustainability standards

  4. To assess the environmental and social performance of fashion brands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The GRI Standards provide a comprehensive framework for organizations to report on their sustainability performance, including environmental, social, and economic impacts.

Which of the following is NOT a core principle of the GRI Standards?

  1. Materiality

  2. Stakeholder Inclusiveness

  3. Transparency

  4. Comparability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Comparability is not a core principle of the GRI Standards, which emphasize materiality, stakeholder inclusiveness, and transparency.

What is the purpose of the CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project)?

  1. To provide a platform for companies to disclose their environmental impact data

  2. To certify companies as carbon neutral

  3. To develop industry-specific sustainability standards

  4. To assess the environmental performance of fashion brands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CDP provides a platform for companies to disclose their environmental impact data, including greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and deforestation.

Which of the following is NOT a key disclosure topic covered by the CDP?

  1. Climate Change

  2. Water Security

  3. Biodiversity

  4. Product Design


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Product Design is not a key disclosure topic covered by the CDP, which focuses on environmental impacts throughout the supply chain.

What is the primary purpose of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

  1. To provide a framework for global sustainable development

  2. To certify companies as sustainable

  3. To develop industry-specific sustainability standards

  4. To assess the sustainability performance of fashion brands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The UN SDGs provide a comprehensive framework for global sustainable development, encompassing environmental, social, and economic dimensions.

Which of the following is NOT a key goal of the UN SDGs?

  1. No Poverty

  2. Zero Hunger

  3. Affordable and Clean Energy

  4. Product Design


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Product Design is not a key goal of the UN SDGs, which focus on addressing global challenges such as poverty, hunger, and climate change.

What is the primary purpose of the Fashion Revolution Transparency Index?

  1. To assess the transparency of fashion brands in their supply chains

  2. To certify fashion brands as sustainable

  3. To develop industry-specific sustainability standards

  4. To provide a platform for brands to share their sustainability data


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fashion Revolution Transparency Index assesses the transparency of fashion brands in their supply chains, including information about sourcing, manufacturing, and labor practices.

Which of the following is NOT a key indicator used in the Fashion Revolution Transparency Index?

  1. Supplier List Disclosure

  2. Social and Environmental Policies Disclosure

  3. Product Design Disclosure

  4. Traceability and Origin Disclosure


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Product Design Disclosure is not a key indicator used in the Fashion Revolution Transparency Index, which focuses on supply chain transparency and traceability.

What is the primary purpose of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition?

  1. To develop industry-wide sustainability standards

  2. To certify fashion brands as sustainable

  3. To provide a platform for brands to share their sustainability data

  4. To assess the environmental and social performance of fashion brands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition is a global alliance of fashion industry stakeholders working together to develop industry-wide sustainability standards and tools.

Which of the following is NOT a key initiative of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition?

  1. The Higg Index

  2. The Global Fashion Agenda

  3. The UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action

  4. The Fashion Revolution Transparency Index


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fashion Revolution Transparency Index is not an initiative of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, which focuses on developing industry-wide sustainability standards and tools.

What is the primary purpose of the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action?

  1. To provide a framework for the fashion industry to take action on climate change

  2. To certify fashion brands as sustainable

  3. To develop industry-specific sustainability standards

  4. To assess the environmental performance of fashion brands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action provides a framework for the fashion industry to take action on climate change, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable practices.

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