FIN3029 Sustainable Finance
Mock Exam
30th November 2023
Answer ALL questions
Each question carries equal marks
Allocation of marks within each question is shown.
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
DISCUSS YOUR ANSWERS IN DETAIL
1. a) Using the below data and z-score normalisation calculate the ESG score: S = 65% . X1 + 35% . X2 and state the company that is “best in class”. (20 marks)
b) Discuss the divergence of corporate ESG ratings. (5 marks)
2. Discuss the impact of the Adaptive Markets Hypothesis (AMH) on the long-term value creation of ESG investments. (25 marks)
3.
a) Define greenwashing and how it can affect financial markets (8 marks)
b) Define green bonds, highlighting any issues that have arisen in relation to these (8 marks)
c) Describe the importance of financial markets for ESG investing (9 marks)
4.
a) Describe how finance can integrate externalities (8 marks)
b) Do you think that meeting the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 is achievable? Discuss how you formed your opinion. (8 marks)
c) ‘Sustainable Finance is developed to a point where it has a real chance of fighting climate change’. Provide an opinion on this statement. (9 marks)