Land take (B) refers to converting suburban or natural land for warehousing, an environmental

impact highlighted in the CIPS L3M6 syllabus. Accidents/risks (A), noise pollution (C), vibration (D),

and visual intrusion (E) are distinct impacts unrelated to land use. CSR monitoring assesses land take

to minimize habitat loss.

Reference: CIPS L3M6, LO4 – Understand methods to monitor Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

in procurement and supply.

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Packing and shipping areas should have designated zones to enhance safety, efficiency, and

productivity, preventing errors and accidents. The statement’s negative phrasing contradicts best

practices in the CIPS L3M6 syllabus, making it false.

Reference: CIPS L3M6 Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution, Learning Outcome 3 (LO3)

– Understand methods for the storage and movement of inventory.

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Economic costs (C) relate to financial impacts on organizations, such as reduced profits due to

environmental damage (e.g., fines, cleanup costs), as per the CIPS L3M6 syllabus. Social costs (A)

affect public health and communities, while ecological costs (B) concern ecosystems. Monitoring

economic costs is key to CSR, ensuring sustainability doesn’t erode profitability.

Reference: CIPS L3M6, LO4 – Understand methods to monitor Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

in procurement and supply.

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The CIPS L3M6 syllabus lists multiple environmental impacts of warehouses: accidents/risks (A) from

operations, land take (B) from construction, vibration (D) from equipment, and visual intrusion (E)

from aesthetics. Ocean pollution (C) is unrelated to typical warehousing unless near coastal areas,

which isn’t specified. CSR monitoring tracks these impacts for sustainability.

Reference: CIPS L3M6, LO4 – Understand methods to monitor Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

in procurement and supply.

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Operational selection involves choosing storage and picking methods (e.g., zone picking) to define

how the warehouse functions. The CIPS L3M6 syllabus links this to operational efficiency in layout

design, making it the correct answer.

Reference: CIPS L3M6 Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution, Learning Outcome 3 (LO3)

– Understand methods for the storage and movement of inventory.

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Decommissioning refers to the end-of-life phase of a warehouse, including dismantling and waste

management. A socially responsible strategy considers the full life cycle—construction to

decommissioning—to minimize environmental impact and costs, creating a competitive edge. The

CIPS L3M6 syllabus highlights this approach, making it the correct answer.

Reference: CIPS L3M6 Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution, Learning Outcome 3 (LO3)

– Understand methods for the storage and movement of inventory.

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False. The CIPS L3M6 syllabus explains that the World Trade Organization (WTO) prioritizes free

trade, often subordinating environmental measures unless they align with trade rules (e.g., non-

discrimination). CSR monitoring must navigate these tensions.

Reference: CIPS L3M6, LO4 – Understand methods to monitor Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

in procurement and supply.

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Thermal, acoustic, and lighting comfort relate to the well-being of warehouse staff, a social objective.

The CIPS L3M6 syllabus links these factors to creating a worker-friendly environment, distinguishing

them from economic (cost) or environmental (sustainability) goals, making this the correct answer.

Reference: CIPS L3M6 Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution, Learning Outcome 3 (LO3)

– Understand methods for the storage and movement of inventory.

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The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) (A), enacted in 2006, aims to reduce

carbon emissions from buildings, including warehouses, by improving energy efficiency, as noted in

the CIPS L3M6 syllabus. Options B, C, and D are incorrect fabrications. This directive supports CSR by

promoting sustainable infrastructure in logistics.

Reference: CIPS L3M6, LO4 – Understand methods to monitor Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

in procurement and supply.

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Social costs (C) encompass impacts on public health (e.g., air pollution from logistics affecting

communities), per the CIPS L3M6 syllabus. Ecological costs (A) target ecosystems, and economic

costs (B) focus on finances. CSR monitoring addresses social costs to ensure ethical supply chain

practices.

Reference: CIPS L3M6, LO4 – Understand methods to monitor Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

in procurement and supply.

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