CSR Final

What is Plastic Free?

A voluntary association raising awareness about the dangers of plastic, especially single-use plastic.

What types of environments does Plastic Free organize cleanups in?

Beaches, rivers, lakes, woods, mountains, and cities.

How many cleanups did Plastic Free organize in 2022 alone?

1,769 cleanups.

How much plastic and garbage has Plastic Free collected to date?

2,665,488 kg.

What is Plastic Free's goal in schools?

To transform them into Plastic Free environments.

How does Plastic Free support schools in reducing plastic use?

By donating water columns and flasks.

How many plastic bottles are used in schools per year?

1.6 billion

How much plastic enters the oceans yearly?

12 million tons, or one truckload per minute.

How many tons of plastic are estimated to already be in the ocean?

150 million tons.

What brands are part of the Prada Group?

Prada, Miu Miu, Church's, Car Shoe, Pasticceria Marchesi, and Luna Rossa.

How many employees does the Prada Group have?

Over 15,000 globally.

Where are most of Prada's industrial facilities located?

In Italy, particularly in Tuscany and Veneto.

What makes Prada an industrial powerhouse?

It owns 26 industrial facilities (23 in Italy) and emphasizes direct manufacturing.

What does 'Garden Factories' refer to?

Prada's Italian production sites designed to integrate with nature and worker well-being.

When did Prada start reporting on sustainability?

In 2013.

What is the Re-Nylon collection?

A sustainable collection launched in 2019 using recycled nylon.

Who is Lorenzo Bertelli?

Head of CSR and board member, leading Prada's sustainability efforts.

What are the three pillars of Prada's sustainability strategy?

Planet, People, and Culture.

What does Scope 1 and 2 emissions refer to?

Direct and energy-related emissions under company control.

What does Scope 3 emissions include?

Indirect emissions from the value chain, like raw materials and distribution.

What percentage of Prada's emissions are Scope 3?

96%.

Which materials are responsible for 86% of procurement-related emissions?

Leather, cotton, viscose, wool, and metals.

What is Prada's target for green company vehicles by 2024?

95%, with 85% already achieved.

What is Upcycled by Miu?

A project launched in 2020 using upcycled leather and vintage kilts.

What is SeaBeyond?

An ocean education program started in 2019 in partnership with UNESCO.

How much of Prada Re-Nylon proceeds support SeaBeyond?

1% of proceeds.

What is the general definition of CSR?

Business practices that support sustainable development by balancing economic viability, environmental responsibility ethicality, legal compliance, and philanthropy.

What is the EU definition of CSR?

Voluntary integration of social and environmental concerns into business activities and stakeholder interactions

What is the ISO 2600 definition of CSR?

Ethical and transparent decision-making that contributes to sustainable development, respects stakeholders, and complies with legal and international standards

What is the main focus of CSR?

Internal framework focused on ethical, social, and environmental responsibility and stakeholder engagement

What is the main focus of ESG?

Investment-focused criteria evaluating a company's environmental, social, and governance performance for financial decisions

What are the four levels of Carroll's Pyramid of CSR?

Economic (be profitable), Legal (obey the law), Ethical (do what is right), Philanthropic (be a good corporate citizen)

Who was Daphne Caruana Galizia?

A Maltese investigative journalist and anti-corruption activist

What did Daphne Caruana Galizia found?

A blog called "Running Commentary" exposing corruption in Malta

How did Daphne Caruana Galizia die?

She was murdered by a car bomb near her home

Why was Daphne targeted?

She was investigating corruption involving Malta's only power company, Electrogas

Who were some of the key figures implicated in Daphne's investigation?

Yorgen Fenech, Keith Schembri, Joseph Muscat, Konrad Mizzi

What is 17 Black?

A company suspected of funneling bribe money to Maltese government officials

What major leak did Daphne use in her investigation?

The Panama Papers

What happened after Daphne's death?

Her family launched a foundation and journalists worldwide continued her work through the Daphne Project

What did the Daphne Project uncover?

Yorgen Fenech owned 17 Black and millions in bribes were linked to government officials

What was the result of the investigation?

Three hitmen were arrested; Yorgen Fenech was charged but released on bail; Prime Minister Muscat resigned

What is financial fraud?

Illegal activity intended to deceive individuals or organizations for financial gain

How many companies remain honest according to statistics?

6 out of 7 companies remain honest

What is Adam Smith's theory?

Acting in one's self-interest can benefit society if one considers the consequences for others

What is Emmanuel Kant's theory?

Some actions are intrinsically right or wrong regardless of consequences

What are protected values?

Intrinsic values people uphold even at personal cost

What experiment demonstrated intrinsic honesty?

Coin toss experiment where people chose to be honest for less money

What happened in the Ruffin case?

CEO Bronson aggressively fought counterfeiters after a near-death experience with a fake Ruffin watch

What technologies did Ruffin implement?

Microtags and unique identifiers

What is the link between counterfeits and crime?

Counterfeiting funds organized crime, terrorism, and child trafficking

What did the TED Talk by Alastair Gray reveal?

Counterfeiting profits fund terrorism and organized crime

How much profit can fake goods yield?

Up to 2,000%, compared to 100-200% for drugs

What is the estimated size of the underground economy?

$2.3 trillion

Why did Mastercard want to use AI?

To support fraud prevention and cybersecurity processes

What challenge does AI pose?

AI can have biases from the data it is trained on

What framework did Mastercard develop?

AI Governance Framework and Privacy by Design Process

What is the role of the AI Governance Council?

To ensure products meet privacy and ethical standards

What is ethical AI?

AI that is legally compliant and considers individual and societal impacts

What were Mastercard's AI challenges?

No prior model/benchmark and lack of stakeholder support

How do the AI and Privacy frameworks work together?

The privacy team takes over when personal data is involved; both processes loop to maintain standards

What is Stella McCartney's approach to sustainability?

Stella McCartney is committed to creating beautiful products with the least impact on the planet, focusing on using cutting-edge, progressive materials that are cruelty-free and follow the principles of circularity.

What materials has Stella McCartney introduced to support sustainability?

Stella McCartney has introduced materials like organic cotton, bio-acetate, recycled polyester, biodegradable shoe soles, Eco Alter-Nappa (a vegan alternative to leather), and recycled nylon.

How does Stella McCartney contribute to circular fashion?

Stella McCartney is focused on reducing waste and increasing the use of repurposed, recycled, and regenerative materials, including launching a product take-back and recycling scheme in 2023.

What is Green Pea?

Green Pea is the first shopping mall dedicated entirely to a sustainable lifestyle.

What is the mission of Green Pea?

Green Pea aims to make sustainability simpler and more accessible in thought, lifestyle, and purchases.

How large is Green Pea and how is it structured?

Green Pea spans 15,000 m² across 4 floors and a rooftop, with areas dedicated to shopping, home, fun, dining, and leisure.

What makes Green Pea different from a traditional shopping mall?

It's designed to be more than a store—it's a space to experience sustainable living across all aspects of life.

What kinds of products are sold at Green Pea?

Products for clothing, personal care, home living, work, dining, and leisure—all made with respect for the environment and society.

What is special about the products sold at Green Pea?

They are made to be durable, recyclable or reusable, and manufactured in harmony with Nature.

Who makes the products sold at Green Pea?

Mostly Italian companies with green policies or companies beginning to embrace sustainability with excellent results.

How transparent is Green Pea about its products?

Every product includes information about its supply chain and production specifications, often presented live or directly in-store.

What kind of sustainability standards do Green Pea's partners follow?

All products meet high standards of social and environmental sustainability, regulated by a shared Production Specification.

Why is the mall called Green Pea?

Because the pea symbolizes Earth: it comes from the soil, needs water, is round, tilted like the Earth's axis (23°27'), and is green, representing the planet's ideal state.