ICAEW SE · Chapter 4 · Question 6 of 18
A logistics company replaces its diesel vans with electric vehicles and finds that its fuel and maintenance costs fall. Which type of sustainability-related outcome is this?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) An opportunity arising from resource efficiency
Explanation
Sustainability is not only about risk; it also creates opportunities such as lower costs through resource efficiency, new products and markets, and improved resilience. Lower running costs from cleaner vehicles are an opportunity. The change does not involve misleading claims, so it is not greenwashing.
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