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#5 - Environmental Factors - Part 5
[01:14:25] PREMIUM
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#1 - Social Factors - Part 1
[00.40.00] PREMIUM
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#2 - Social Factors - Part 2
[00.40.00] PREMIUM
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#1 - Governance Factors - Part 1
[00.40.00] PREMIUM
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#2 - Governance Factors - Part 2
[00.40.00] PREMIUM
Certificate in CFA ESG Investing Topic Area Weights
Topic | Topic Weight |
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Introduction to ESG | 4-8% |
The ESG Market | 4-8% |
Environmental Factors | 6-12% |
Social Factors | 6-12% |
Governance Factors | 6-12% |
Engagement and Stewardship | 6-10% |
ESG Analysis, Valuation, and Integration | 20-32% |
ESG Integrated Portfolio Construction and Management | 8-14% |
Investment Mandates, Portfolio Analytics, and Client Reporting | 4–8% |
Link to View the Certificate in ESG Investing syllabus.
Exam Format
Exam consists of 100 questions in total, split between the following question types:
- Standard multiple choice questions
- Item set questions. Item sets consist of a vignette followed by 4-6 multiple choice questions which can be answered based on the information provided in the vignette.
- Exam Timing is 2 hours 20 min (Total 140 min)
- Exam Adminstered
- - In Person Test Centers
- (Check available Test Center on https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/esg-investing)
- - Online proctoring is available, depending on local regulations and system capability
- (Check availability https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/esg-investing)
Who Should Register?
This certificate is designed for investment professional who want to learn more about how to analyze and integrate material ESG factors into their day-to-day roles.
It is best suited for anyone working in front or back offices and adjacent roles — including sales and distribution, wealth management, product development, financial advice, consulting, risk — as well as anyone looking to improve their understanding of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues.
Exam Fees and Scheduling
- Exam Registration Fees - USD 675
- After registering, candidates will have up to one full year to schedule exam with Prometric.
- Candidates will be able to schedule an Exam after 2 working days from receiving your Exam registration confirmation.