If a company has a net profit margin of 12% and a tax rate of 40%, the before-tax profit margin is closest to:

E-waste is particularly difficult to address because of

A. multiple international agencies like the Fair Factories Clearinghouse auditing contractors. B. morals and ethics that dictate firms to put principles above profits. C. environmental advocates being appointed to influential positions on company boards. D. the complexity of the modern value chain. E. the increased longevity of electronic products.

What are some metrics that can be used to measure sustainability for a supply chain?

What will be an ideal response?