Exam 10: Certification

The awarding body must balance the needs of the funding body with that of the end consumer.

The EU Ecolabel is very limited in requirements related to social engagement, building community capacity, and the protection of natural areas.

The certification process should be designed to be transparent and easily understood.

A type of label indicating that compliance with standards has been verified by an outside agency

Which of the following is an environmental management systems?

The EU Ecolabel urges accommodations to procure from at least two organic farms in their daily meal preparations.

The verifying body is generally bias because applicants pay them a fee to be certified.

The EU Ecolabel allows campsites to use disposable towels and bed sheets if they have a recycling plan established.

Ecolabels often preach to the converted.

Which certification body employs auditors to look at a company's purchases over the past year to ensure that the suppliers used are certified?

NGOs often fund a certification project because it can encourage more people to donate to the organization.

A reputable certification allows businesses to:

Which of the following is NOT a primary reason why businesses seek sustainability certifications?

A certification is a type of criteria used to evaluate a business.