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CFA Institute ESG-Investing Exam - Topic 3 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for CFA Institute's ESG-Investing exam

Question #: 16
Topic #: 3

[All ESG-Investing Questions]

Which of the following actions is best categorized as an escalation of engagement?

AArranging a meeting with the investor relations team

BEngaging management through an operational site visit

CSubmitting resolutions and speaking at general meetings

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Suggested Answer: C

by Bev at Jul 08, 2025, 07:58 PM

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Jerry

7 months ago

Wait, isn't A also a form of engagement?

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Lisha

7 months ago

B is a solid option too, getting face time is key!

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Lemuel

7 months ago

Not sure if C is the best choice, seems a bit extreme.

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Cyndy

8 months ago

Totally agree, C shows real commitment!

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Bernardo

8 months ago

I think C is definitely the most direct way to engage.

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Jesus

8 months ago

I’m torn between B and C. I know site visits are more direct, but speaking at meetings seems like a bigger step.

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Rebecka

8 months ago

I feel like arranging a meeting with the investor relations team is more of a standard engagement, not really an escalation.

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Bernadine

8 months ago

I remember a practice question where submitting resolutions was highlighted as a strong form of engagement. Could that be the answer here?

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Laticia

9 months ago

I think engaging management through an operational site visit might be the right choice, but I'm not completely sure if that's considered an escalation.

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Gerri

9 months ago

Option B, engaging management through an operational site visit, seems like it could be the right answer. That feels like a more direct way to escalate engagement compared to just meeting with investor relations. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Kassandra

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'm trying to think through the different levels of engagement, but I'm not totally confident in my understanding. Maybe I should review my notes on shareholder activism strategies before answering.

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Hyman

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about escalating engagement with a company. I think option C, submitting resolutions and speaking at general meetings, would be the best choice as it represents a higher level of involvement and influence compared to the other options.

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Nadine

11 months ago

You know what they say, 'Go big or go home!' C is the clear winner here. Time to stir up some trouble at the next shareholder meeting!

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Shantay

11 months ago

I don't know, I feel like arranging a meeting with investor relations (A) is a bit too passive. C is where the real action is at!

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Candra

11 months ago

Haha, I bet the investor relations team would love to have a 'meeting' with me. C is the way to go, in my opinion.

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Vivan

10 months ago

I agree, submitting resolutions and speaking at general meetings shows a high level of engagement.

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Desmond

12 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. B seems like a good way to get more direct access to management, but C definitely takes it to the next level.

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Michal

12 months ago

I think C is the best option. Submitting resolutions and speaking at general meetings really ramps up the engagement with the company.

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Polly

11 months ago

Arranging a meeting with the investor relations team is also important for building relationships.

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Desirae

11 months ago

I agree, submitting resolutions and speaking at general meetings shows a high level of engagement.

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Christa

12 months ago

I believe submitting resolutions and speaking at general meetings is also a strong form of escalation.

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Donette

1 year ago

I agree with Cassie, visiting the operational site shows a higher level of commitment.

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Cassie

1 year ago

I think engaging management through an operational site visit is the best escalation of engagement.

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