Fossil Fuel Investments and Climate Change

How many zeros are in a trillion dollars?

• Twelve

• Nine

• Eleven

• Ten

What is the term for when banks team up to provide a large loan to a fossil fuel company?

• Coalition

• Partnership

• Syndication

• Collaboration

What percentage of investments in the fossil fuel sector is covered by just 30 banks?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

What is the main reason investors continue to fund fossil fuels despite climate risks?

• Public demand

• Government pressure

• High short-term returns

• Lack of alternatives

Which event in 2022 significantly affected fossil fuel investments?

• Russia's invasion of Ukraine

• COVID-19 pandemic

• US presidential election

• Brexit

What is the primary reason pension funds invest in fossil fuels?

• Government mandates

• Tax benefits

• Long-term growth

• Quick profits

What is divestment in the context of fossil fuel investments?

• Reinvesting profits

• Pulling out investments

• Maintaining current investments

• Increasing investments

Which country has implemented a public assessment of its financial sector's exposure to fossil fuels?

• United States

• China

• France

• Germany

What is the ESG criteria often criticized for?

• Being too strict

• Ignoring renewable energy

• Focusing only on profits

• Allowing loopholes for fossil fuels

What is the current trend in energy capacity additions?

• More oil refineries

• More renewable energies

• More nuclear plants

• More coal plants