Social Science Questions

Examine the ESG analysis from Bloomberg forReliance Industries, an Indian company thatmanufactures petrochemicals, synthetic fibers, andtextiles. Based on the provided information, which ofthe following is true about Reliance?A. Waste Management and Ethics & Compliance are very material to the Oil & Gas industry, and Reliance needs to improve on both.B. Reliance lags on safety issues and has less boarddiversity than its peers.C. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and safety are very material to the Oil & Gas industry, and Reliance needs to improve on both.D. Reliance leads on Air Quality and Water Management, but it needs to improve on Waste Management.

Click on the Bloomberg screen to look at the ESGprofile for entertainment and media company Disney.As of the date this screen was captured, which of thefollowing statements is true?A. Disney is leading peers on environmental issues based on Bloomberg scores, however there seems to be much room for improvementB. Disney is leading peers on social issues based onBloomberg scores, however there seems to be muchroom for improvementC. Disney is leading peers on governance issues based on Bloomberg scores, however there seems to be much room for improvementD. Disney is leading peers on environmental andgovernance issues based on Bloomberg scores,however there seems to be much room for improvement

What is one reason that the number of sustainablefinance regulations have increased so much since theearly 2000s?A. People from all demographics want their investments to align with their values, and regulations have increased to support these investors.B. Over recent ears, companies have been voluntarilyreporting on ESG metrics and that has increased thenecessity for requlations.C. Companies, more than shareholders, have pushed toincrease regulations as their goal is to positively impactthe planet.D. Pension funds and millennial investors are lessinterested in sustainable investing than other aroups.but their investments require greater requlation.

Of the following options, which is the most likely reason that U.S. ESG funds do well when the market is doing pporly?A. Large U.S. ESG funds tend to have more high-volatility stocks that are highly profitable and have a lot of debt.B. Large U.S. ESG funds are overweight in Utilities and Energy, which are the most successful during a downtum.C. Large U.S. ESG funds tend to have more low-volatility stocks that are highly profitable and do not have a lot of debt.D. Large U.S. ESG funds are underweight in Utilities and Energy, which struggle the most during a downturn.

Andrew also works on the ESG Investment Team at Worthing Capital Management. He is responsible for managing portfolios in accordance with sustainable policies. Andrew isA. a Portfolio Manager.B. a Market Data/IT Representative.C. an ESG Analyst.D. a Risk Officer.

Review Form 8-K for FedEx. How many proposalswere approved?All Proposals3 Proposals2 Proposals4 Proposals

A term closely related to sustainability reportingthat refers to the measuring of environmentaland social performance along with economicperformance. This is broken down into what iscalled the "3 Ps": Profit, People and the Planet.A. Sustainability ReportingB. Corporate Social ResponsibilityC. Sustainability ExternalityD. Triple Bottom Line

What makes it challenging to compare AUM fromdifferent countries?A. Differences in currency denominationsB. Different investing lawsC. Different ideas about how to compare AUMD. Different rules defining sustainable funds across regions

Based on the underlying input data for the environmental and social pillars, what can you infer about materiality for the packaged food industry? A. Energy, sustainable packaging, and customer welfare are most material for this industry B. Energy, occupational health & safety, and marketing and labeling are most material for this industry C. Supply chain management and customer welfare are most material for this industry D. Energy, sustainable packing, and water management are most material for this industry

Refers to companies' public disclosure ofnon-financial performance to communicatetheir impact, both positive and negative, on theenvironment and people. A. Sustainability ReportingB. Corporate Social ResponsibilityC. SustainabilityD. Triple Bottom LineE. Externality

Why would an investor remove their capital fromsome or all activities related to coal, oil and gas?A. To reduce financed emissionsB. To bankrupt fossil fuel companiesC. To change behavior of fossil fuel companiesD. To cut oil and gas share prices

Jason works on the ESG Investment Team at WorthingCapital Management. He is responsible for researchand generating ideas in accordance with portfolio ESGmandates. Jason isA. a Portfolio Manager.B. a Market Data/IT Representative.C. an ESG Analyst.D. a Risk Officer.

European companies are scoring best, on average,in sustainability-data reporting and ranking. Basedsolely on the data shown, which continent isperforming the worst?A. South AmericaB. AsiaC. North AmericaD. Africa

How does the Volkswagen scandal highlight the need for integrating ESG factors into an investor's decision-making? A. Volkswagen's actions led to a 37% drop in share price and billions of dollars in penalties. B. Volkswagen's actions destroyed the environment by using cars that were designed to be environmentally- friendlv. C. Owners of Volkswagen vehicles were unable to sell D. Environmentally-conscious consumers lost faith in the Volkswagen brand and took their business elsewhere.

Refers to the positive or negative effects onthird parties arising from manufacturing andconsuming goods and services. Ideally, thenegative effects of economic transitions onthird parties should be reduced.A. Sustainability ReportingB. Corporate Social ResponsibilityC. SustainabilityD. ExternalityE. Triple Bottom Line

A management concept whereby companiesintegrate environmental and social concernsinto their business. Companies aim to contributeto the well-being of the communities they affectand on which they depend.A. Sustainability ReportingB. Corporate Social ResponsibilityC. SustainabilityD. Triple Bottom LineE. Externality

Examine the excerpt from Bloomberg's Environmentaland Social Scores Methodology Industry Guide - Oil& GasWhich issue would be considered the highest priority?A. The ecological impact of the exploration of newresourcesB. The fatalitv rates of employeesC. The amount of sulfur dioxide released into theatmosphere, reducing air qualitvD. A delayed pipeline due to conflicts around communityrelations

Refers to investment decisions that take into account the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors of an economic activity or project. It is the intersection between the economy, social realities, and environmental health. A. Sustainability ReportingB. Corporate Social Responsibility C. Sustainability D. Triple Bottom Line E. Externality

A firm can find a complicated tailored instrument that always dampens their exposure to a variable interest rate.

The agricultural futures contracts first listed on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) in the