Sustainability Metrics & Reporting Flashcards
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Which of the following frameworks is most specifically designed for financial-market-oriented climate risk disclosure?
Answer: TCFD Recommendations
The TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) was specifically created to help companies disclose climate risks in a format useful to financial markets and investors.
In the context of ESG ratings, what is a common criticism regarding their reliability?
Answer: Different rating agencies frequently assign very different scores to the same company
Studies show low correlation among ESG ratings from different providers due to differing methodologies, data sources, and weighting of factors.
What is the purpose of an 'assurance statement' in a sustainability report?
Answer: To provide independent verification that reported data is accurate and complete
Assurance statements from independent third parties increase credibility of sustainability reports by verifying that data collection and reporting processes meet recognized standards.
Which of the following is an example of a Scope 3 Category 1 emission source under the GHG Protocol?
Answer: Purchased goods and services from suppliers
GHG Protocol Scope 3 Category 1 (Purchased Goods and Services) covers upstream emissions from the production of goods and services a company buys.
The concept of 'avoided emissions' in sustainability reporting refers to:
Answer: Emission reductions achieved by customers or others through use of the company's products or services
Avoided emissions (sometimes called 'Scope 4') represent positive climate impact created when customers use a company's low-carbon products instead of higher-emission alternatives.
When establishing a GHG inventory management plan, what is a 'data gap'?
Answer: An emission source identified as relevant but for which data cannot currently be obtained
Data gaps occur when relevant emission sources are identified but primary activity data is unavailable, requiring estimation methods or proxy data.
Which of the following sustainability metrics would be classified as a 'social' (S) metric in an ESG framework?
Answer: Board diversity by gender and ethnicity
Board diversity is a social metric reflecting human capital and governance aspects, while the other options relate to environmental performance.