Sustainable Investing

The video discusses sustainable investing, emphasizing its importance in reducing social and environmental impacts. It covers different types of investments, such as equity, debt, and banking, and highlights the financial benefits of sustainable investment policies. The video addresses challenges in sustainable investing and explains various investment policy types, including ESG and impact investing. It concludes with a list of sustainable finance products available for organizations.

What is one of the main reasons for using sustainability criteria in investments?

• To reduce social and environmental impacts

• To increase short-term profits

• To avoid paying taxes

• To follow traditional investment practices

How did companies with a sustainability focus perform during the financial crisis compared to those without?

• They went bankrupt

• They outperformed by an average margin of $650 million in market cap

• They performed the same as traditional companies

• They underperformed by a large margin

What is a common argument against investing in socially responsible funds?

• They do not align with company values

• They may not maximize returns

• They are too risky

• They are not available in the market

Which of the following is NOT a type of sustainable investment policy?

• Negative screens

• ESG

• Impact investing

• Traditional gambling funds

What is an example of a sustainable finance product?

• Traditional savings accounts

• Cryptocurrency

• High-risk stocks

• Green bonds