CESGA Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
According to empirical evidence based on surveys of perception of ESG and
performance, since 2017 the perception of ESG and performance has -
....ANSWER☑️☑️...-increased
Does PRI monitor the number of signatories and the number of asset owners? -
....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Yes
Carbon Disclosure Project - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-companies responding to CDP
represent more than 50% of global market cap
How do rating agencies obtain their information? - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-public data,
interviews, and controversies (NGOs)
In light of global risks and challenges, corporations need to consider and incorporate
- ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-double materiality
Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings Methodology - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-1. identify
company's exposure to material ESG issues
2. examine shares of manageable and unmanageable risks
3. company's performance is evaluated based on policies, programs, practices, and
quantitative measures
4. ESG risk rating is calculated by adding the amount of unmanaged risk for each
ESG issue
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, Which is one of the objectives of the alliances in terms of use of ESG data?
-joint work towards taxonomy of the HLEG in order to have a common language of
sustainable finance
-joint work towards green bond standard of the HLEG in order to have a common
language of sustainable finance
-joint work towards delegated acts of the HLEG in order to have a common language
of sustainable finance - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-joint work towards taxonomy of the
HLEG in order to have a common language of sustainable finance
Drivers for ESG Integration - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-investor demand, regulatory
framework, global challenges, public perception, investor initiatives, data availability,
risk & reputation management, changing fiduciary duties
Motives of Investor Initiatives - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-active commitment, raising
public awareness, competitive advantage, gathering of information and knowledge,
prevent regulation
UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-a
voluntary initiative with a clear focus on the promotion of sustainable and responsible
investment; requires commitment to six principles and required mandatory annual
reporting by signatories
Six Principles of UNPRI - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-1. Incorporate ESG issues into
investment analysis and decision-making processes
2. Incorporate ESG issues into ownership policies and practices
3. Seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest
4. Promote acceptance and implementation of Principles within investment industry
5. Enhance effectiveness in implementing Principles
6. Report on activities and progress towards implementing Principles
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Answers
According to empirical evidence based on surveys of perception of ESG and
performance, since 2017 the perception of ESG and performance has -
....ANSWER☑️☑️...-increased
Does PRI monitor the number of signatories and the number of asset owners? -
....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Yes
Carbon Disclosure Project - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-companies responding to CDP
represent more than 50% of global market cap
How do rating agencies obtain their information? - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-public data,
interviews, and controversies (NGOs)
In light of global risks and challenges, corporations need to consider and incorporate
- ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-double materiality
Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings Methodology - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-1. identify
company's exposure to material ESG issues
2. examine shares of manageable and unmanageable risks
3. company's performance is evaluated based on policies, programs, practices, and
quantitative measures
4. ESG risk rating is calculated by adding the amount of unmanaged risk for each
ESG issue
…FOR STUDY PURPOSES ONLY…©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1
, Which is one of the objectives of the alliances in terms of use of ESG data?
-joint work towards taxonomy of the HLEG in order to have a common language of
sustainable finance
-joint work towards green bond standard of the HLEG in order to have a common
language of sustainable finance
-joint work towards delegated acts of the HLEG in order to have a common language
of sustainable finance - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-joint work towards taxonomy of the
HLEG in order to have a common language of sustainable finance
Drivers for ESG Integration - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-investor demand, regulatory
framework, global challenges, public perception, investor initiatives, data availability,
risk & reputation management, changing fiduciary duties
Motives of Investor Initiatives - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-active commitment, raising
public awareness, competitive advantage, gathering of information and knowledge,
prevent regulation
UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-a
voluntary initiative with a clear focus on the promotion of sustainable and responsible
investment; requires commitment to six principles and required mandatory annual
reporting by signatories
Six Principles of UNPRI - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-1. Incorporate ESG issues into
investment analysis and decision-making processes
2. Incorporate ESG issues into ownership policies and practices
3. Seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest
4. Promote acceptance and implementation of Principles within investment industry
5. Enhance effectiveness in implementing Principles
6. Report on activities and progress towards implementing Principles
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