There Are Several Reasons an Organization Might Pursue Sustainable Initiatives

question 13

Multiple Choice

There are several reasons an organization might pursue sustainable initiatives. "As a result of significant increase in the number of non-compliance notices it received in a recent year, an organization increased sustainability training and focused management attention on sustainability." This situation is an example of which type of reason to implement sustainable initiatives?

• A)Cost reduction
• B)Regulatory compliance
• C)Stakeholder influence
• D)Competitive strategy

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Definitions:

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

The average rate of return a company is expected to pay its shareholders and debt holders, weighted according to the proportion of equity and debt in the company's capital structure.

Return on Equity

A financial ratio indicating the profitability of a company relative to its shareholders' equity, calculated as net income divided by shareholders' equity.

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

A calculation of a firm's cost of capital in which each category of capital (debt, equity, etc.) is proportionately weighted, representing the average rate that a company is expected to pay for all its financing sources.

Market Price

The immediate valuation at which one can transact assets or services in the market sector.