Lesson 6 - Integrating Sustainability into Business

Question 1

What are the five stages of sustainability integration outlined in the Roadmap?

Answer 1

1) Commit, 2) Assess, 3) Define, 4) Implement, 5) Communicate

Question 2

What is the goal of integrating sustainability into operations?

Answer 2

To invest resources toward achieving environmental neutrality

Question 3

What are CERES’ expectations for supply chains?

Answer 3

Suppliers must meet the same environmental and social standards as the company

Question 4

What are the three dimensions of employee-company alignment?

Answer 4

Formal: Job roles, contracts, and training
Psychological: Rewards and recognition
Social: Culture, perceptions, and value consistency

Question 5

What are personal compacts in the context of organizational change?

Answer 5

The reciprocal agreements between employee and employer, encompassing formal, psychological, and social dimensions

Question 6

What are the 5 stages of the sustainability model?

Answer 6

Stage 1: Crisis Management
Stage 2: Compliance
Stage 3: Resource Optimization
Stage 4: Market Differentiation
Stage 5: Purpose Driven