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Sustainable Investing Certificate(CFA-SIC) Questions 311–315 (page: 64)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

Investment in fossil fuels is permitted under:

  1. The EU Paris-Aligned Benchmarks only
  2. The EU Climate Transition Benchmarks only
  3. Both the EU Paris-Aligned Benchmarks and the EU Climate Transition Benchmarks

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Both the EU Paris-Aligned Benchmarks and the EU Climate Transition Benchmarks allow for limited investment in fossil fuels. However, these benchmarks include strict criteria to ensure that such investments contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy and are aligned with long-term decarbonization goals.ESG


Reference:

Chapter 8, Page 406 - ESG Integrated Portfolio Construction & Management in the ESG textbook.

Scope 3 carbon emissions, which include indirect emissions throughout the value chain (e.g.,

suppliers and consumers), are accounted for under both the UK Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the European Union's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). These frameworks encourage comprehensive reporting of all emissions sources.ESG


Chapter 3, Page 133 - Environmental Factors in the ESG textbook.

Reporting in the ESG textbook.



Which of the following index providers offers fixed-income ESG indexes?

  1. FTSE4Good
  2. Sustainalytics
  3. S&P (DJSI) ESG

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

S&P offers fixed-income ESG indexes under its Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) series. These indexes are designed to measure the performance of companies and governments that adhere to high ESG standards, including for fixed-income securities.ESG


Reference:

Chapter 7, Page 318 - ESG Analysis, Valuation & Integration in the ESG textbook.



The International Corporate Governance Network's (ICGN) Model Mandate Initiative requests two areas of ESG-specific disclosure.
Which of the following is not one of the disclosures?

  1. A comprehensive ESG-linked performance attribution analysis
  2. A detailed disclosure of stewardship engagement and voting activity
  3. The manager's assessment of ESG risks that are embedded in the portfolio

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The ICGN Model Mandate Initiative emphasizes the need for a detailed disclosure of stewardship engagement and voting activity, as well as the manager's assessment of ESG risks within the portfolio. However, a comprehensive ESG-linked performance attribution analysis is not specifically required under this initiative.ESG


Reference:

Chapter 6, Page 305 - Engagement and Stewardship in the ESG textbook.



The key objective of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises is:

  1. Remedying business-related human rights abuses
  2. Minimizing the impact of social factors on investments
  3. Requiring investors to take responsibility for the adverse impacts their investments have on society

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises aim to provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business conduct, including remedying business-related human rights abuses. These guidelines encourage companies to address and prevent violations, especially in areas such as labor rights and environmental protection.ESG


Reference:

Chapter 4, Page 211 - Social Factors in the ESG textbook.



One of the steps in developing an ESG scorecard is to:

  1. Assign red flags to scored indicators
  2. Calculate aggregate scores at the issue level
  3. Prepare a materiality map of scored indicators

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

One of the critical steps in developing an ESG scorecard is preparing a materiality map. This map identifies and prioritizes ESG issues based on their relevance and impact on the company's performance, helping guide decision-making and resource allocation.ESG


Reference:

Chapter 7, Page 370 - ESG Analysis, Valuation & Integration in the ESG textbook.



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