A technology company expands its sustainable offerings and develops a flight booking application that allows customers to offset a flight's carbon emissions. An analyst at the company researches climate agreements to inform the structure of the offsetting program.
How does the analyst describe the achievements and shortcomings of the agreements?

• A.Although COP1 (Berlin) ended with no binding treaty, it was the first COP to establish a goal that global warming remains below 2°C.
• B.The main achievement of COP15 (Copenhagen) was the creation of the IPCC, an influential scientific body that became the leading body in guiding subsequent climate agreements.
• C.A shortcoming of COP21 (Paris) is that countries are legally obligated to annually submit nationally determined contributions (NDCs), and most have kept NDCs at unchanged levels.
• D.COP3 (Kyoto) resulted in differentiated national responsibilities wherein developing countries were not subject to emissions reduction obligations, which disincentivized Annex 1 countries to take action.

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A sustainability analyst at a global energy company assesses trends in the electric power sector for the next 10 years. To inform strategy, the analyst focuses on the interaction among climate risks, advancements in renewable energy, and stranded asset risk for fossil fuels.
According to the analyst, what trend will likely emerge during the next decade?

• A.The global levelized cost of energy for renewables increases to compete with fossil fuel energy generation.
• B.Power plants that replace natural gas with coal will reduce transition risks in the event of rising carbon prices.
• C.Solar and wind newbuilds require stronger subsidies to be competitive in most parts of the world.
• D.The transportation sector faces technology risk if the trajectory of the learning curve for battery storage remains the same.

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A fashion company raises an SLL to improve the company ESG score. The sustainability team identifies two sustainability KPIs for finalizing the loan with a financial institution. Which of the following KPIs did the team most likely recommend for the SLL?

• A.Innovation funding and new products released
• B.Electricity sources from renewable energy and revenue growth
• C.Net sales and recycling of goods
• D.GHG emission reduction and gender diversity on the board

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A global cosmetics company surveys consumers. The survey reveals close to 75% of consumers indicate sustainability is an important issue and are willing to change shopping habits to reduce environmental impact.
The company responds by establishing a sustainability framework. As part of the process to implement this framework, a company sustainability analyst identifies sustainable investment and disclosure practices.
Which recommendation will the analyst likely make to implement a company sustainability framework?

• A.Use the EU Taxonomy for classifying products as "green" when doing business in the EU market but develop new classification systems for jurisdictions outside the EU.
• B.Follow NGFS sustainability best practices and verify company products and activities are considered sustainable through NGFS recommended voluntary disclosures.
• C.Conduct internal audits annually and disclose any greenwashed product findings to government green finance taskforces.
• D.Incorporate mandatory disclosures and marketing requirements to ensure claims about sustainable products are fair and not misleading.

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An international chemical manufacturing company produces a variety of consumer and industrial goods and services. To progress company alignment with the SDGs, the sustainability director suggests incorporating nature-based strategies.
Which strategy best represents a nature-based solution for the company?

• A.Reduce trace amounts of toxic chemicals in single-use plastic to protect sea life.
• B.Support the growth of wetlands around some facilities to help absorb potential pollution runoff.
• C.Purchase more fuel-efficient cars for the company vehicle fleet to reduce GHG emissions.
• D.Develop materials that enable vulnerable coastal communities to affordably install sea walls.

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