Afsaneh Beschloss on Social Impact Investing

The video discusses the balance between maximizing investment returns and considering social impacts. It argues that addressing social and environmental risks, such as climate change, can lead to better returns. The interconnectedness of global issues like climate change is emphasized, highlighting the importance of considering these risks in investment decisions.

What is the traditional view on maximizing investment returns?

• Focusing solely on financial gains without considering social impact.

• Prioritizing social impact over financial returns.

• Balancing financial returns with social impact.

• Ignoring financial returns completely.

How can considering social impact affect investment returns?

• It always reduces returns.

• It can lead to better or similar returns.

• It has no effect on returns.

• It only benefits non-profit organizations.

What have insurance companies demonstrated about investment risks?

• Investments should only focus on short-term gains.

• Social impacts are irrelevant to investments.

• Climate risks are significant and should be considered.

• Environmental risks are negligible.

Why is it important to consider climate risks in investments?

• They are only relevant to environmental companies.

• They have no impact on financial markets.

• They only affect specific regions.

• They can decrease the value of all companies.

What is the main message about global climate issues?

• They are less important than other risks.

• They are only a concern for environmentalists.

• They connect everyone globally and require action.

• They are isolated to certain countries.