Ch13 Devising an ESG policy
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What term is commonly used to describe the approach of investing in initiatives that aim to generate both financial returns and quantifiable social and environmental impact?

  • Double top line
  • Single bottom line
  • Double bottom line (correct)
  • Triple bottom line

    • What organization has played a role in highlighting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the impact frameworks for investors?

  • Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA)
  • Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)
  • United Nations (UN) (correct)
  • International Monetary Fund (IMF)

    • Which term is used to refer to the measurement and reporting of both financial returns and social/environmental impact in impact investing?

  • Single return analysis
  • Triple bottom line analysis (correct)
  • Dual benefit evaluation
  • Double impact assessment

    • What does ESG stand for in the context of investing?

    <p>Environmental, Social, and Governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept involves assessing the social value generated by an investment relative to its cost?

    <p>Social Return on Investment (SROI) Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes an approach to investing that focuses on aligning financial goals with moral or religious beliefs?

    <p>Values-Based Investing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of investment funds have seen increasing popularity among impact investors?

    <p>Closed-end private equity and venture capital funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of investors, beyond foundations and health- or faith-based organizations, are showing enthusiasm for impact investing?

    <p>Mainstream institutional investors, including corporations and pension funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key issue that hampers the development of the impact investing market?

    <p>Difficulty in tracking and defining &quot;positive impact&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important characteristic of the metrics used by impact investors to track outcomes?

    <p>They are based on specific objectives that may vary at different parts of the investment cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of faith-based organizations in the impact investing market?

    <p>They have a natural disposition to consider impact, but are not a major force in the market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of tangible monetization in exploring an organization's social impact?

    <p>Tangible monetization plays an important but not exclusive role in exploring an organization's social impact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between faith-based investing and socially responsible investing?

    <p>Faith-based investing was the original forerunner of socially responsible investing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why faith-based investors often favor firms that support human rights, environmental responsibility, and fair employment practices?

    <p>To align their investments with their religious principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the top three that faith-based investors seem to favor?

    <p>Decent work and economic growth (Goal 8), Affordable and clean energy (Goal 7), and Reduced inequalities (Goal 10).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How could SROI (Social Return on Investment) analysis help organizations better understand and quantify their social, environmental, and economic value?

    <p>SROI analysis can help organizations better understand and quantify their social, environmental, and economic value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the exponential increase in assets under management and the general interest in ESG principles and framework?

    <p>The exponential increase in assets under management has naturally led to increasing awareness of ESG principles and framework.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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