With respect to the current state of ESG disclosure globally, issuer reporting frameworks for ESG information are:
In which of the following circumstances is Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) most applicable?
Investors in a natural gas power plant identified a material risk that clients will switch to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) energy sources in the future. This risk is best incorporated in the financial modeling of:
Compared to developed markets, ESG investing in emerging markets is most likely characterized by:
Considering ESG integration, an advantage relevant to private real estate markets but not equities and fixed income is most likely:
Which of the following transition risks is most likely associated with increased environmental standards?
Among asset owners, which of the following is most likely a challenge to ESG integration?
Which of the following types of ESG bonds provide financing to issuers who commit to future improvements in sustainability outcomes?
With respect to ESG engagement for a company that is a going concern, the interests of equity investors and debt investors are most likely.
In which country is the nominations committee drawn from shareholders rather than being a committee of the board?
Compared to public companies, creating private company scorecards is challenging as:
Which of the following would credit rating agencies (CRAs) most likely focus on in order to test how ESG factors affect an issuer’s ability to convert assets into cash?
Which of the following statements is aligned with the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) Stewardship checklist?
Statement 1: Investors should seek to ensure that fund managers deliver effective separation of long-term ESG factors from their investment approach.
Statement 2: Investors should work with their advisers to consider the level of resource available for stewardship activities.
In response to policy changes, several of the world’s largest automakers made pledges to halt producing cars with internal combustion engines by 2035. Which of the following would an asset manager most appropriately use to address this trend?
Which of the following has the long-term goal to keep the increase in global average temperature to well below 2°C (3.6°F) above pre-industnal levels?
Based on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board's (SASB) materiality map, which of the following is a material ESG risk for healthcare companies?
A social media company faces criticism from a consumer action group for selling user data to advertising clients. A potential lawsuit will have the greatest direct effect on the company’s:
Which of the following social factor scenarios is most likely to affect revenue forecasting?
What is the underlying principle of the corporate governance code in most markets?
A company reduces water usage and increases usage of more expensive resources after regulations become more stringent. This most likely impacts:
Which of the following is one of the five main drivers of nature change described by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)?
Which of the following ESG investing approaches aims to drive positive change in the way investee companies are governed and managed?
Which of the following statements about ESG integration in fixed income is most accurate?
According to the Active Ownership study, which of the following statements regarding ESG engagement is most accurate?
Which of the following would most likely be the initial step when drafting a client’s investment mandate?
Which of the following is most likely a reason for concern regarding the quality of a company's ESG disclosures?
When accounting for a critical weakness in a company's environmental management process, an analyst using a discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation model should:
Which of the following would most likely be the initial step when drafting a client's investment mandate?
According to the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), the four realms of nature include
The financial crisis of 2008 led to which of the following legislative changes?
Which of the following ESG investment approaches would most appropriately be used to construct a balanced and diversified portfolio?
Which of the following investor types most likely prefers exclusions as an ESG approach?
All else equal, which of the following companies would most likely have a lower price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio than industry average?
Which of the following greenhouse gases (GHGs) has the longest lifetime in the atmosphere?
According to Mercer Consulting, which of the following asset classes has the highest availability of sustainability-themed strategies compared to its asset-class universe?
When integrating ESG analysis into the investment process, deriving correlations on how ESG factors might impact financial performance over time is an example of a:
A difficulty of integrating ESG into sovereign debt analysis is most likely the:
When screening individual companies, a practice of avoiding the worst ESG performers best defines:
During the decommissioning phase of a company’s mining project, the government tightens regulations on land restoration. Which of the following is most likely impacted?
Assessing the alignment of local labor laws with International Labour Organization (ILO) principles is an example of social analysis at the:
According to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) materiality risk mapping, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are most material for the
As policies on ESG issues and financial regulation across countries reach maturity, which of the following is least likely to occur?
In ESG integration, which of the following best describes a data-informed analytical opinion designed to support investment decision-making?
Which of the following is part of the ASEAN Taxonomy for an economic activity to be considered environmentally sustainable?
According to the Brunel Asset Management Accord, which of the following is most likely a concern for the asset owner? A fund manager:
Which element of EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities screening is most closely associated with social factors?
A bond issued to fund projects that provide a clear benefit to the environment best describes a:
With respect to the current state of ESG disclosure globally, issuer reporting frameworks for ESG information are
In the ESG rating process, an assessment of risk, policies, and preparedness is best categorized as part of a(n):
A materiality assessment to identify ESG issues impacting a company's financial performance is most likely measured in terms of:
According to the Capitals Coalition, the stock of renewable and non-renewable natural resources that combine to yield a flow of benefits to people is best described as
Regarding ESG issues, which of the following sets the tone for the investment value chain?
Which of the following would most likely see its estimate of intrinsic value increased by analysts?
Which of the following ESG screening methodologies is most likely to result in a well-diversified portfolio? Screening on:
Which of the following is an example of shareholder engagement? Institutional investors:
Which of the following is most likely categorized as an external social factor?
Which of the following technologies is most likely to be viewed by investors as a strategic solution to the decarbonization of high-temperature processes?
Which of the following subclasses is most likely to have the highest level of ESG integration using Mercer's ratings?