Which of the following is true about ISO 14000 certification?

Which of the following is true about ISO 14000 certification?

A) It can reduce exposure to liability.
B) It deals with environmental management.
C) It offers a good systematic approach to pollution prevention.
D) One of its core elements is life cycle assessment.
E) All of the above are true.


Answer: E

Within environmental regulation, the "cap-and-trade" principle produces a market that allows companies to purchase and sell what?

Within environmental regulation, the "cap-and-trade" principle produces a market that allows companies to purchase and sell what?

A) hats that promote environmental awareness
B) shares of stock in renewable energy sources
C) emission allowances
D) space in landfills
E) carbon reduction sweepers


Answer: C

What allows companies in Europe to buy and sell allowances for the right to pollute?

What allows companies in Europe to buy and sell allowances for the right to pollute?

A) UNFCCC
B) ISO 9000
C) EUETS
D) ISO 14000
E) EPA


Answer: C

The European Union Emissions Trading System works on what principle?

The European Union Emissions Trading System works on what principle?

A) Thatcher's Theory of the Commons
B) pollute-and-pay
C) socialism
D) cap-and-trade
E) tax the richer companies more to pay for pollution control


Answer: D