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Which method of ESG considerations involves avoiding securities of companies or countries based on traditional moral values and standards and norms?
Which method of ESG considerations involves avoiding securities of companies or countries based on traditional moral values and standards and norms?
- Exclusionary screening (correct)
- Thematic investing
- Active ownership
- Best-in-class selection
Which method of ESG considerations focuses on selecting the best companies within each industry based on their ESG performance?
Which method of ESG considerations focuses on selecting the best companies within each industry based on their ESG performance?
- Impact investing
- ESG integration
- Thematic investing (correct)
- Exclusionary screening
Which method of ESG considerations involves actively engaging with companies to influence their ESG practices?
Which method of ESG considerations involves actively engaging with companies to influence their ESG practices?
- Impact investing
- ESG integration
- Best-in-class selection
- Active ownership (correct)
Which regulatory act in the United States mandates say-on-pay votes for executive compensation?
Which regulatory act in the United States mandates say-on-pay votes for executive compensation?
What percentage of shareholders approved JP Morgan Chase's pay packages for its executives in 2015?
What percentage of shareholders approved JP Morgan Chase's pay packages for its executives in 2015?
Which organization encouraged companies in carbon-intensive sectors to report their greenhouse gas emissions to the CDP?
Which organization encouraged companies in carbon-intensive sectors to report their greenhouse gas emissions to the CDP?
What was the improvement in the environmental performance of the 53 companies targeted by the Church Investors Group?
What was the improvement in the environmental performance of the 53 companies targeted by the Church Investors Group?
Which company has a higher ESG score compared to the industry average?
Which company has a higher ESG score compared to the industry average?
Which company integrates sustainability as a basic consideration in the design of its processes and products?
Which company integrates sustainability as a basic consideration in the design of its processes and products?
Which company pays particular attention to the environmental impact of its production processes?
Which company pays particular attention to the environmental impact of its production processes?
Which action is part of active ownership?
Which action is part of active ownership?
Which factor caused a reduction in Anglo American's target price by -7%?
Which factor caused a reduction in Anglo American's target price by -7%?
What impact did integrating ESG risk analysis have on the Robeco analysts' estimate of Anglo American's target price?
What impact did integrating ESG risk analysis have on the Robeco analysts' estimate of Anglo American's target price?
What is one reason why some analysts have taken a favorable view of Anglo American's ESG performance?
What is one reason why some analysts have taken a favorable view of Anglo American's ESG performance?
Which of the following is a characteristic of impact investing?
Which of the following is a characteristic of impact investing?
What is the investment objective of the Water- and Air-Themed Fund?
What is the investment objective of the Water- and Air-Themed Fund?
What is the main focus of the Alternative Energy–Themed Fund?
What is the main focus of the Alternative Energy–Themed Fund?
What types of instruments can the Food- and Agriculture-Themed Fund invest in?
What types of instruments can the Food- and Agriculture-Themed Fund invest in?
What is the investment strategy of the firm?
What is the investment strategy of the firm?
What is the concept pioneered by The Gym?
What is the concept pioneered by The Gym?
What percentage of The Hoxton staff live in underserved areas?
What percentage of The Hoxton staff live in underserved areas?
What is SimplySwitch?
What is SimplySwitch?
Which of the following is NOT considered a violation of international norms for exclusion from the ACWI Select Global Norms and Criteria Index?
Which of the following is NOT considered a violation of international norms for exclusion from the ACWI Select Global Norms and Criteria Index?
Which of the following activities would lead to exclusion from the ACWI Select Global Norms and Criteria Index?
Which of the following activities would lead to exclusion from the ACWI Select Global Norms and Criteria Index?
What is the approach to best-in-class selection used by NN Investment Partners?
What is the approach to best-in-class selection used by NN Investment Partners?
Why does NN Investment Partners believe that the best-in-class method can improve the risk and/or return characteristics of a portfolio?
Why does NN Investment Partners believe that the best-in-class method can improve the risk and/or return characteristics of a portfolio?
