week 3

Question 1

what does ESG stand for

Answer 1

-environmental
-social
-governane

Question 2

what factors influence environmental sustainability

Answer 2

• pollution
  -climate change; caused by ghg released into atmosphere because of humans
• loss of biodiversity
  -overexploitation of natural resources

Question 3

what are the key goals for environmental sustainability

Answer 3

• reducing ghg emissions
• increasing production from renewable sources
• regulations to converse biodiversity
• raising awareness
• promoting circular economy

Question 4

what is social sustainability

Answer 4

a focus on the well being of people and communities

Question 5

what are factors influencing social sustainability

Answer 5

-over come poverty
- lack of access to resource
-discrimination and social exclusion

Question 6

what are the key goals for social sustainability

Answer 6

-promotion to respect basic human rights
-adoption of practices that value and include people of diverse backgrounds
-creation of safer living environments

Question 7

what are factors influencing governance sustainability

Answer 7

-business ethics
-transparency
-corporate leadership
-anti corruption

Question 8

what are the opportunities and risk for the financial system in delivery sdgs (sustainable development goals)

Answer 8

• emerging economies: account for more than 50% of the global economy = opportunity for growth
• financial inclusion= people have access to financial services
  -risk management: ignoring sdg problems creates financial risk
  -negative yields: could provide an attractive alternative when bonds are negative

Question 9

what is the challenge with SDG

Answer 9

mobilizing capital: enough money in the world but funds arent flowing to achieve SDGs

Question 10

what is the role of the government

Answer 10

-set ambitious climate targets
-create policies and regulations
-invest in climate research/infrastructure
-driven by binding commitment

Question 11

what is the role of financial institutions

Answer 11

-lend: finance sustainable projects
-invest in sustainble companies
-underwrite: offer insurance products for climate related risks
-manage climate risk
-reduce emissions

Question 12

what is the role of investors

Answer 12

• demand transparency
  -invest in sustainable funds
  -engage with companies: advocate for stronger climate action

Question 13

who determines and predicts where sustainability goes

Answer 13

investors, they are the ones funding these projects