Debt Markets and Sustainability

The video tutorial discusses the shift from equity to debt markets, focusing on the equator principles adopted by major banks to ensure sustainable investments. It highlights the role of these principles in mitigating environmental and social risks. The tutorial also explores sustainable finance in banking, including green loans and social impact bonds, and the emerging field of responsible property investing. Finally, it delves into social return on investment (SROI), emphasizing the importance of measuring both financial and social impacts of investments.

What are the Equator Principles primarily concerned with?

• Maximizing financial returns

• Ensuring sustainable and responsible investment

• Promoting digital banking

• Reducing transaction fees

Which of the following is an example of a green financial product?

• Personal loan

• Traditional mortgage

• Green mortgage

• Credit card

What is a social impact bond?

• A bond that is traded on the stock market

• A bond that funds social projects with measurable outcomes

• A bond that offers high financial returns

• A bond that is issued by private corporations

What does Responsible Property Investing (RPI) focus on?

• Reducing property taxes

• Incorporating sustainability into real estate

• Maximizing rental income

• Building luxury properties

Which of the following is a key aspect of Responsible Property Investing?

• Increasing property prices

• Reducing construction costs

• Urban revitalization

• Expanding urban sprawl

What does Social Return on Investment (SROI) aim to measure?

• Only financial returns

• The speed of investment returns

• The risk associated with investments

• The ecological and social impact of investments

When considering SROI, what should be avoided?

• Choosing the lesser of two evils

• Maximizing profits

• Investing in renewable energy

• Supporting community projects