CFA Institute ESG Investing Certificate in ESG Investing Online Training
CFA Institute ESG Investing Online Training
The questions for ESG Investing were last updated at Apr 24,2025.
- Exam Code: ESG Investing
- Exam Name: Certificate in ESG Investing
- Certification Provider: CFA Institute
- Latest update: Apr 24,2025
In ESG integration, which of the following best describes a data-mformed analytical opinion designed to support investment decision-making?
- A . ESG screening
- B . Integrated research
- C . Voting and governance advice
Which of the following ESG investment approaches would most appropriately be used to construct a balanced and diversified portfolio?
- A . Thematic investing
- B . Screening on a relative basis
- C . Screening on an absolute basis
Compared to an optimal portfolio that does not have any ESG restrictions a portfolio that optimizes for multiple ESG factors will most likely experience
- A . lower active risk
- B . higher active risk.
- C . lower tracking error
The Sustamalytics database is most likely used for:
- A . manager ESG assessment
- B . company ESG assessment.
- C . creating an ESG benchmark
According to the Capitals Coalition, the stock of renewable and non-renewable natural resources that combine to yield a flow of benefits to people is best described as
- A . nature
- B . natural capital.
- C . ecosystem assets
Which of the following technologies is most likely to be viewed by investors as a strategic solution to the decarbonization of high-temperature processes?
- A . Nuclear fusion
- B . Next-generation battery storage
- C . The use of renewable energy to produce hydrogen
In contrast to engagement dialogues, monitoring dialogues most likely involve:
- A . a two-way sharing of perspectives
- B . discussions intended to understand the company, its stakeholders and performance.
- C . conversations between investors and any level of the investee entity including non-executive directors
Which of the following has the long-term goal to keep the increase in global average temperature to well below 2°C (3.6°F) above pre-industnal levels?
- A . The Kyoto Protocol
- B . The Paris Agreement
- C . The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
Integrating the impact of material ESG factors into traditional financial analysis for a company with strong ESG practices most likely.
- A . leads to a lower estimate of intrinsic value
- B . has no impact on intrinsic value
- C . leads to a higher estimate of intrinsic value
The UK’s Green Finance Strategy identifies the policy lever of financing green as
- A . strengthening the role of the UK financial sector in driving green finance
- B . directing private sector financial flows to economic activities that support an environmentally sustainable and resilient growth.
- C . ensuring that the financial sector systematically considers environmental and climate factors in its lending and investment activities.