Intro to ESG Investment
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Which of the following is NOT a common approach to ESG investing?

  • Triple bottom line accounting (correct)
  • Responsible investment
  • Best-in-class investment
  • Thematic investment

    • What is the term used to describe the integration of ESG factors into investment analysis and decision-making processes?

  • Corporate social responsibility
  • ESG integration (correct)
  • Triple bottom line accounting
  • ESG megatrends

    • What do asset owners and investment managers aim to achieve by incorporating ESG criteria into investment analysis?

  • Higher returns
  • Sustainable investing
  • Ethical investing
  • Lower risk (correct)

    • Which approach to responsible investment seeks to influence a corporation's decisions on ESG matters through dialogue with corporate officers or votes at a shareholder assembly?

    <p>Shareholder Engagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of triple bottom line (TBL) in ESG investing refer to?

    <p>The generation of long-term sustainable returns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes ESG investing?

    <p>An approach to managing assets that incorporates environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main benefits of integrating ESG factors in investment decisions?

    <p>Enhanced returns and better risk management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of short-termism in investment practice?

    <p>Promotion of bubbles, financial instability, and economic underperformance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do environmental factors in ESG investing pertain to?

    <p>The use of and interaction with renewable and non-renewable resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes sustainable investment?

    <p>Investing in assets that contribute to a sustainable economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thematic investment is focused on investing in assets related to which of the following factors?

    <p>ESG factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does green investment refer to?

    <p>Allocating capital to assets that mitigate climate change and other environmental challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does social investment involve?

    <p>Allocating capital to assets that address social challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes impact investing?

    <p>Investments made with the intent of generating positive social or environmental impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates impact investing from philanthropy?

    <p>Impact investing focuses on generating financial return, while philanthropy does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of direct investments associated with impact investing?

    <p>Private debt, private equity, and real estate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) launched by the United Nations in 2015?

    <p>17 goals aimed at addressing the world's most pressing challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes responsible investment?

    <p>Adapting environmental, social and governance practices to enhance value or mitigate practices in order to protect value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is socially responsible investment (SRI)?

    <p>Approaches that apply social and environmental criteria in evaluating companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is best-in-class investment?

    <p>Selecting only the companies that overcome a defined ranking hurdle, established using ESG criteria within each sector or industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the tracking error for the MSCI World SRI index?

    <p>To measure the deviation in performance between the MSCI World SRI index and the parent index</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'triple bottom line' refer to in ESG investing?

    <p>The integration of social, environmental, and economic factors in investment decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors determine the efficacy of shareholder engagement?

    <p>The scale of ownership, the quality of engagement dialogue, and the company's informed divestment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of engagement in responsible investment?

    <p>To encourage and influence an issuer's behavior on ESG matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes responsible investment?

    <p>An umbrella term for considering ESG factors in security selection and portfolio construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Shareholder Rights Directive (SRD) issued by the European Union (EU) require investors to do?

    <p>Act with a more long-term focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the concept of triple bottom line (TBL) accounting in ESG investing?

    <p>Accounting for three different types of performance indicators: environmental performance, social performance, and financial performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the concept of best-in-class investment in ESG investing?

    <p>Investing in companies that are leaders in their respective industries in terms of ESG performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the concept of dynamic materiality in ESG analysis and reporting?

    <p>The materiality of ESG factors that change over time and require ongoing monitoring and reassessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of a social investment?

    <p>Access to (clean) energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the allocation of capital to assets that mitigate climate change, biodiversity loss, resource inefficiency, and other environmental challenges?

    <p>Green investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the selection of assets that contribute in some way to a sustainable economy, considering typical ESG issues?

    <p>Sustainable investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes impact investing?

    <p>Investments made with the intent of generating positive social or environmental impact alongside a financial return</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between impact investing and philanthropy?

    <p>Impact investing focuses on generating financial returns, while philanthropy does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated size of the global impact investing market according to the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)?

    <p>US$502 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of direct investments associated with impact investing?

    <p>Private debt, private equity, and real estate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Responsible investment consists of mitigating risky ESG practices in order to protect value. This means considering both how ESG might influence the risk-adjusted return of an asset and the stability of an economy. What is the minimum requirement for responsible investment?

    <p>Incorporating ESG factors into investment decisions and active ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Socially responsible investment (SRI) refers to approaches that apply social and environmental criteria in evaluating companies. How do investors implementing SRI generally score companies?

    <p>Using a chosen set of criteria, usually in conjunction with sector-specific weightings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does best-in-class investment involve?

    <p>Selecting only the companies that overcome a defined ranking hurdle, established using ESG criteria within each sector or industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tracking error for the MSCI World SRI index, which targets the top 25% companies in each sector using a best-in-class selection approach?

    <p>1.79%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    ESG Investing Approaches

    • Not a common approach to ESG investing: no specific answer, as there are various approaches to ESG investing
    • Integration of ESG factors into investment analysis and decision-making processes: ESG integration
    • Aim of incorporating ESG criteria into investment analysis: to achieve better long-term returns and to reduce risks

    Responsible Investment

    • Approach seeking to influence corporations' decisions on ESG matters: active ownership
    • Triple bottom line (TBL) in ESG investing: economic, environmental, and social performance
    • ESG investing: an investment approach that considers environmental, social, and governance factors to generate long-term returns

    Benefits of ESG Integration

    • Main benefits of integrating ESG factors: enhanced risk management, improved long-term performance, and alignment with individual values

    Short-termism

    • Potential consequence of short-termism: failure to consider long-term risks and opportunities

    ESG Factors

    • Environmental factors: climate change, biodiversity loss, resource inefficiency, and other environmental challenges
    • Social factors: human rights, labor standards, community relations, and other social issues
    • Governance factors: board structure, executive compensation, shareholder rights, and other governance issues

    Sustainable Investment

    • Sustainable investment: an investment approach that considers the environmental, social, and governance impact of investments
    • Thematic investment: focused on investing in assets related to environmental, social, or governance themes
    • Green investment: investment in assets that mitigate climate change, biodiversity loss, resource inefficiency, and other environmental challenges
    • Social investment: investment in assets that contribute to social goals, such as education, healthcare, and community development

    Impact Investing

    • Impact investing: an investment approach that seeks to generate both financial returns and positive social or environmental impact
    • Differentiation from philanthropy: intention to generate financial returns alongside social impact
    • Examples of direct investments: microfinance, renewable energy, education, and healthcare

    Sustainable Development Goals

    • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 17 goals launched by the United Nations in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity

    Responsible Investment

    • Responsible investment: an investment approach that considers the environmental, social, and governance impact of investments to generate long-term returns
    • Socially responsible investment (SRI): an investment approach that applies social and environmental criteria in evaluating companies
    • Best-in-class investment: investment in companies that perform best in their sector based on ESG criteria

    Engagement and Tracking Error

    • Purpose of engagement: to influence corporations' decisions on ESG matters through dialogue and voting
    • Factors determining efficacy of shareholder engagement: dialogue, voting, and collaboration
    • Purpose of the tracking error for the MSCI World SRI index: to measure the performance of a portfolio that excludes companies with low ESG ratings

    Additional Concepts

    • Dynamic materiality: the concept of combining ESG factors to identify the most material issues for a company
    • Shareholder Rights Directive (SRD): requires investors to disclose their engagement policies and voting practices
    • Estimated size of the global impact investing market: according to the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)

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