CFA Institute Sustainable-Investing Question Answer
A pension fund concerned about climate change will most likely:
Accept long-term returns below the benchmark.
Use screens to exclude fossil fuel investments.
Increase investments in sovereign debt of countries where the physical impacts of climate change are likely to be most acute.
Many climate-conscious pension funds employ fossil fuel exclusion strategies to align with low-carbon investment goals.
Why B (Exclude fossil fuel investments) is correct:
Many pension funds divest from coal, oil, and gas due to regulatory, reputational, and financial risks.
Example: Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund and CalPERS have divested from coal companies.
Why not A or C?
A (Accept lower returns) is incorrect—climate-focused funds aim for competitive risk-adjusted returns.
C (Investing in high-risk sovereign debt) is unlikely, as these countries face climate risks that could weaken financial stability.
TESTED 01 Jan 2026
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