Are the following statements relating to investor engagement accurate?
Statement 1: Investors need to frame the engagement topic into a broader discussion around strategy and long-term financial performance with the management team.
Statement 2: Active investment houses are working to ensure that their portfolio managers can deliver stewardship alongside their regular monitoring of investee companies.
Both statements are accurate. Effective engagement with companies often requires framing the discussion around strategy and long-term performance. Active investment houses are also focusing on integrating stewardship activities with ongoing portfolio management. (ESGTextBook[PallasCatFin], Chapter 6, Page 285)
An emissions trading system (ETS) permits a high allocation of free allowances to energy-intensive companies. The most likely objective of this practice is to:
Free allowances in an ETS are often allocated to energy-intensive companies to prevent the offshoring of emissions, also known as 'carbon leakage,' where companies relocate to jurisdictions with laxer environmental regulations. (ESGTextBook[PallasCatFin], Chapter 3, Page 153)
With respect to ESG reporting by investment managers, the 2020 version of the UK Stewardship Code calls for more reporting on the:
The 2020 version of the UK Stewardship Code emphasizes reporting on the outcomes from ESG activity, highlighting the practical impact of stewardship efforts rather than just focusing on policies or intentions. (ESGTextBook[PallasCatFin], Chapter 6, Page 276)
Which of the following statements is most accurate? Faith-based Islamic investors:
Faith-based Islamic investors follow Shariah principles, which prohibit investments in industries such as gambling, alcohol, and those earning interest (riba). (ESGTextBook[PallasCatFin], Chapter 1, Page 31)
Under which perspective did the Freshfields Report argue that integrating ESG considerations was necessary in all jurisdictions?
The Freshfields Report argued that integrating ESG considerations is necessary from a fiduciary duty perspective, as failure to consider material ESG risks can undermine long-term financial performance. (ESGTextBook[PallasCatFin], Chapter 5, Page 236)
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