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Sustainable Investing Certificate(CFA-SIC) Questions 321–325 (page: 66)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

Which of the following tests defines the internal theoretical cost on carbon emissions to guide a company's decision-making process in energy-intensive sectors?

  1. Carbon taxation
  2. Shadow carbon pricing
  3. Emission trading system

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Shadow carbon pricing is an internal tool used by companies to assign a theoretical cost to their carbon emissions. This cost is factored into decision-making, especially in energy-intensive sectors, to guide investments and operational choices toward more sustainable options, even in the absence of external carbon pricing mechanisms like taxes or trading systems.ESG


Reference:

Chapter 3, Page 142 - Environmental Factors in the ESG textbook.



The Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) defines nature as:

  1. All environmental assets that relate to diverse ecosystems
  2. The natural world and its diversity of living organisms and their interactions
  3. The stock of renewable and non-renewable natural resources yielding a flow of benefits to people

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The TNFD defines nature as the natural world, which includes a diverse range of living organisms and their interactions. This broader definition of nature emphasizes biodiversity and ecosystem health as critical factors in managing environmental risks and opportunities for businesses and investors.ESG


Reference:

Chapter 3, Page 165 - Environmental Factors in the ESG textbook.



When considering material ESG factors in real estate, which of the following is classified as an environmental factor?

  1. Local job creation
  2. Community engagement
  3. Use of renewable energy

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The use of renewable energy is an environmental factor in real estate. Integrating renewable energy sources in real estate developments helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and alignswith sustainability goals, making it a key factor in ESG assessments of real estate portfolios.ESG


Reference:

Chapter 3, Page 153 - Environmental Factors in the ESG textbook.



Which of the following statements about good corporate governance is most accurate?

  1. No one model of corporate governance is better than another
  2. A single-tier board structure is preferred over a two-tier board structure
  3. A two-tier board structure is preferred over a single-tier board structure

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Good corporate governance recognizes that no single model is universally better than others. Corporate governance practices vary by region and industry, and what works best in one context may not be suitable for another. Effective governance practices are those that fit the specific needs and challenges of the company.ESG


Reference:

Chapter 5, Page 236 - Governance Factors in the ESG textbook.



The rules that can be used to construct ESG exchange-traded funds (ETFs) include:

  1. Thematic investing, only
  2. Tilting weightings based on ESG scores, only
  3. Both thematic investing and tilting weightings based on ESG scores

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

ESG ETFs can be constructed using a variety of rules, including both thematic investing and tilting weightings based on ESG scores. Thematic investing focuses on specific ESG themes such as clean energy, while tilting weightings involves adjusting the portfolio's exposure to companies with higher or lower ESG scores.ESG


Reference:

Chapter 9, Page 510 - Investment Mandates, Portfolio Analytics & Client Reporting in the ESG textbook.



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