ESG Investing: Why Climate Change Is an Important Consideration

The video discusses the impact of the Australian bushfires on investment strategies, emphasizing the growing focus on climate change and the need for responsible investments. It highlights the unprecedented scale of the bushfires and their broad impact on Australians, leading to increased pressure on policymakers and companies to address climate change. The discussion then shifts to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investments, debunking the misconception that they compromise performance. It stresses the importance of integrating ESG factors into business strategies to make better investment decisions and address climate change impacts.

What percentage of Australia's forests, excluding Tasmania, were affected by the bushfires?

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

• 10%

How have the recent bushfires in Australia influenced the focus on climate change?

• They have shifted the focus to other environmental issues.

• They have increased the focus on climate change.

• They have had no impact on the focus on climate change.

• They have decreased the focus on climate change.

What is a common misconception about ESG-focused investments?

• They are not influenced by climate change.

• They come at the expense of performance.

• They always lead to better returns.

• They are only for large companies.

Why is it important for companies to consider climate change in their business strategies?

• To reduce employee turnover.

• To ensure long-term business success.

• To improve their marketing strategies.

• To avoid legal issues.

What might indicate that a company is not performing well in its business strategies?

• Focusing too much on marketing.

• Investing heavily in technology.

• Ignoring the physical impacts of climate change.

• Having a large number of employees.