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Question 1. Briefly explain the following Australian and International standards relating to corporate sustainability.
a) The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), Australia
b) The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme Australia
c) The Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate
d) The Kyoto Protocol
Question 2. What are the environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations, and codes of practice applicable to an organisation in Australia?
Question 3. Identify the internal and external sources of information that can help in planning and developing organisational sustainability policies and procedures
Question 4. What are the common sustainability related issues with organizational systems and procedures?
Question 5. What are some of the barriers faced by organizations while trying to implement policies and procedures related to sustainability? Identify some relevant strategies to address them.
Question 6. How can one use recording systems to track continuous improvements in sustainability approaches?
Question 7. Identify and explain at least three reasons why a company may choose to implement an environmental management system (EMS).
Question 8. Identify common trends that require remedial actions when it comes to promoting continuous improvement of performance.