Sustainable Finance and the Faith Community

Faith communities have increasingly engaged in sustainable finance, aligning their investments with their religious values and environmental goals. Various faiths, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism, have initiated plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability. These efforts are driven by both ethical considerations and the potential for improved investment returns.

Which religious groups have been involved in aligning their investments with their faith values?

• Only the Catholic Church

• Catholics, Episcopalians, Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam

• Only Buddhism and Islam

• None of the religious groups

What was the goal of the Episcopal Church's Genesis Covenant?

• To lower greenhouse gas emissions

• To build more places of worship

• To invest in technology companies

• To increase financial returns

What was the focus of the Muslim faith's seven-year action plan?

• To establish more mosques

• To incorporate sustainability into investments

• To promote interfaith dialogues

• To increase religious gatherings

Which Pope has been particularly active in urging climate action?

• Pope Pius XII

• Pope Francis

• Pope Benedict XVI

• Pope John Paul II

What has the Dalai Lama advocated for in terms of environmental action?

• Building more temples

• Expanding religious teachings

• Increasing industrial production

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions