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Sustainable Investing Certificate(CFA-SIC) Questions 331–335 (page: 68)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

Alignment of an investment manager's performance against a long-term ESG investor's objectives is best achieved by which of the following?

  1. Benchmarking against the market
  2. Engaging in a monitoring dialogue frequently
  3. Early reporting of deviations from the expected investment process or style

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Alignment of an investment manager's performance with long-term ESG objectives is best achieved through early reporting of deviations from the expected investment process or style. This allows the investor to address any discrepancies quickly and ensure the portfolio remains aligned with their ESG goals.ESG


Reference:

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



Flooding, droughts, and storms are examples of severe weather events arising from:

  1. Physical risk only
  2. Transition risk only
  3. Both physical risk and transition risk

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Flooding, droughts, and storms are examples of physical risks related to climate change. These risks arise from the direct impact of climate change on the environment, as opposed to transition risks, which are associated with the shift to a low-carbon economy.ESG


Reference:

Chapter 3, Page 147 - Environmental Factors in the ESG textbook.



By 2030, the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy will require:

  1. A voluntary agreement to ban plastic packaging
  2. All plastic packaging to be reusable or recyclable
  3. Member countries to impose taxes on plastic packaging

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

By 2030, the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy aims to ensure that all plastic packaging is reusable or recyclable. This initiative is part of the EU's broader efforts to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable materials management.ESG


Reference:

Chapter 3, Page 176 - Environmental Factors in the ESG textbook.



With respect to ESG reporting, company management has:

  1. No discretion over ESG disclosures
  2. Little discretion over ESG disclosures
  3. Wide discretion over ESG disclosures

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Company management often has wide discretion over ESG disclosures.
While certain jurisdictions have mandatory ESG reporting requirements, much of the reporting remains voluntary, allowing management to choose which ESG factors to disclose and how to report on them. This discretion can lead to inconsistencies in the quality and comparability of ESG disclosures.ESG


Reference:

Chapter 9, Page 501 - Investment Mandates, Portfolio Analytics & Client Reporting in the ESG textbook.



Which of the following is responsible for ensuring the composition of a company's board is balanced and effective?

  1. Audit Committee
  2. Nominations Committee
  3. Remuneration Committee

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The Nominations Committee is responsible for ensuring that the composition of a company's board is balanced and effective. This committee is tasked with identifying and recommending new directors and ensuring that the board has the necessary skills, experience, and diversity to oversee the company effectively.ESG


Reference:

Chapter 5, Page 232 - Governance Factors in the ESG textbook.

Both the EU Paris-Aligned Benchmarks and the EU Climate Transition Benchmarks allow limited investment in fossil fuels, with restrictions aimed at ensuring that such investments contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy. These benchmarks are designed to help investors transition their portfolios in line with decarbonization goals.ESG


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

Scope 3 carbon emissions, which include indirect emissions from 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). Both frameworks encourage comprehensive disclosure of emissions across the entire value chain.ESG


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



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