1.1 Assess the environmental impact of equipment, energy sources, and consumables used in a business

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1.1 Assess the environmental impact of equipment, energy sources, and consumables used in a business

486 Managing sustainability and risk

Learning Outcome 01: Understand sustainability and waste management in a business

environment

Assessment criteria

The candidate can:

1.1 Assess the environmental impact of equipment, energy sources, and consumables used

in a business

1.2 Explain how a business can minimise its impact on the environment

1.3 Explain the maintenance of sustainability in a business

Amplification of assessment criteria

1.1 Assess the environmental impact of equipment, energy sources, and consumables used

in a business

1.1.1 Explain the definition and importance of environmental impact

1.1.2 Summarise the issues relating to energy management

1.1.3 Explain the role of effective equipment maintenance in the conservation of energy

1.1.4 Identify the health, safety, and environmental legislation relating to waste

management

1.1.5 Analyse the basis of a risk assessment in a business

1.2 Explain how a business can minimise its impact on the environment

1.2.1 Explain the social requirements for the recycling and disposal of waste (including

hazardous materials)

1.2.2 Explain the importance of the management of waste

1.2.3 Explain the organisational procedures for recycling materials and minimising waste

1.2.4 Analyse green and security issues in managing waste

1.3 Explain the maintenance of sustainability in a business

1.3.1 Analyse the sustainability and environmental issues in a business

1.3.2 Evaluate the benefits of continuous improvement in efficiency, working practices

and the use of technology

1.3.3 Evaluate the sourcing and selection of materials, equipment, and expertise that

offer best value for money and efficiency

1.3.4 Analyse the purpose and benefits of social responsibility in the selection of

Suppliers

Learning Outcome 02: Understand the assessment and management of risk in a business

environment

Assessment criteria

The candidate can:

2.1 Understand the assessment of risk in a business environment

2.2 Understand the management of risk in a business environment

Amplification of assessment criteria

2.1 Understand the assessment of risk in a business environment

2.1.1 Analyse the sources of risk in a business and their potential consequences

2.1.2 Explain techniques for identifying, assessing, and prioritising different types of risk

(e.g. business continuity, health, and safety)

2.1.3 Evaluate the judgements of risks as acceptable

2.2 Understand the management of risk in a business environment

2.2.1 Assess the basis of risk mitigation strategies

2.2.2 Explain how continuing risks are monitored

2.2.3 Describe how evolving risks are evaluated and minimised

2.2.4 Explain the application of risk management processes, tools and governance

2.2.5 Explain the importance of learning from mistakes in the assessment and treatment

of risk