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Sustainable Investing Certificate(CFA-SIC) Questions 376–380 (page: 77)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

Compared to developed markets, ESG investing in emerging markets is most likely characterized by:

  1. less data and greater variability between countries and companies.
  2. easier portability of approaches and principles methods from developed markets.
  3. fewer opportunities for investors to engage with companies and improve ESG performance.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

ESG investing in emerging markets is more challenging due to limited availability of data, variability in reporting standards, and differences in governance practices between countries and companies.
(ESGTextBook[PallasCatFin], Chapter 2, Page 61)



Determining which ESG issues are material:

  1. involves judgment.
  2. excludes impacts on short-term financial performance.
  3. is a process that is independent of a company's industry and business model.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Determining material ESG issues involves significant judgment based on the company's industry, business model, and specific risk factors. This process helps to focus on the most relevant ESG

considerations. (ESGTextBook[PallasCatFin], Chapter 7, Page 325)



In governance analysis, a threshold assessment best describes a minimum:

  1. criterion before making an investment.
  2. level of confidence about future earnings.
  3. level of stewardship dialogue with the company.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

A threshold assessment refers to setting a minimum criterion for governance practices that must be met before considering an investment in a company. (ESGTextBook[PallasCatFin], Chapter 5, Page 259)



Compared to other ESG strategies, fully integrated ESG strategies tend to feature:

  1. less concentrated positions.
  2. similarly concentrated positions.
  3. more concentrated positions.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Fully integrated ESG strategies tend to have more concentrated positions as they focus on companies with strong ESG practices, often limiting the investment universe to a smaller selection of high- performing companies. (ESGTextBook[PallasCatFin], Chapter 8, Page 451)



Which of the following ESG factors has the clearest link to corporate financial performance?

  1. Social
  2. Governance
  3. Environmental

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Governance has the clearest and most direct link to corporate financial performance, as strong governance practices help reduce risk, improve decision-making, and lead to more sustainable long- term growth. (ESGTextBook[PallasCatFin], Chapter 5, Page 236)



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