ESG and Integrated Reporting Quiz

What does ESG stand for in the context of responsible investment?

• Economic, Social, and Governance

• Environmental, Social, and Governmental

• Environmental, Social, and Governance

• Ethical, Sustainable, and Global

What does SRI stand for in the context of investment?

• Socially Responsible Investment

• Socially Responsive Investment

• Socially Relevant Investment

• Socially Regulated Investment

What will better inclusion of ESG factors in investment decisions contribute to?

• More stable and predictable markets

• Higher investment risks

• Decreased corporate responsibility

• Lower financial returns

What does ESG help stakeholders to understand?

• How an organisation is managing risks and opportunities related to sustainability issues

• How to maximize short-term profits

• The best strategies for aggressive investment

• The legal requirements for corporate investments

What do the environmental criteria in ESG factors refer to?

• An organisation's financial performance

• An organisation's environmental impact(s) and risk management practices

• An organisation's employee satisfaction levels

• An organisation's marketing strategies

Which of the following is NOT listed as an aspect of environmental criteria in ESG factors?

• Direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions

• Stewardship over natural resources

• The number of patents held by a firm

• Waste generation and pollution

What do the social criteria in ESG factors investigate?

• The company's financial performance

• The company's relationships with its stakeholders

• The company's marketing strategies

• The company's technological advancements

Which of the following is an example of Human Capital Management metrics?

• Environmental impact assessments

• Fair wages and employee engagement metrics

• Customer satisfaction surveys

• Investment in technology

Social impact expectations have extended to include which of the following areas?

• Only within the walls of the company

• To supply chain partners, particularly in developed economies

• To supply chain partners, particularly in developing economies

• To governmental policies only

What do the governance criteria in ESG factors refer to?

• The environmental impact of a company

• How a company is led and managed

• The social reputation of a company

• The financial performance of a company