16 May 2023

The social licence to operate

Multiple-choice questions: In order to be awarded CPD units you must answer the following five random questions correctly. If you fail the test, please reread the article before attempting the questions again.

  1. Which of the following statements describes the concept of the social licence? Statement 1 - the collective and ongoing acceptance of an organisation by stakeholders. Statement 2 - the role an organisation chooses to play within society.

  2. Why have ESG considerations become increasingly prominent in the press?

  3. If a company suddenly releases a proliferation of previously undisclosed data, what might this demonstrate?

  4. What percentage of Gen Zs would not work for a business that did not act to address climate change?

  5. What is the projection for consumer spending in Asia in 2030?

  6. What plays a key role in building the legitimacy that underpins social licence?

  7. Which of the following statements is true? Statement 1 - sustainability is an ethical issue. Statement 2 - sustainability is linked to trust among various stakeholders.

  8. What did Deloitte recently do as part of its climate strategy?

  9. What sustainability policy is KPMG in Australia rolling out?

  10. According to a Deloitte report, 88 percent of leaders understand that immediate action is needed. But what percentage know what that action should be?

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