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Offshoringis directly linked toglobalization, as it involves shifting production or services tolower-cost countries. This trend has been driven bytechnological advancements, supply chain optimization, and cost reductions.

Urbanization (A) relates more tocity expansion, and changes to work and education (C) focus onjob flexibility and learning trends, rather than corporate relocation strategies.

References:

World Economic Forum (WEF) Globalization Trends Report

OECD Report on Global Supply Chains

CFA Institute ESG Integration in Global Markets

Biodiversity and habitat lossarethe most difficult environmental factors to quantifybecause they involvecomplex ecological interactions, long-term impacts, and regional variations.

Solid waste (A)andwater pollution (B)haveclearer measurement metrics, such as waste tonnage and pollutant concentrations.

References:

World Bank Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines

UN Biodiversity & Ecosystem Impact Report

CFA Institute ESG Infrastructure Risk Framework

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TheKyoto Protocol(adopted in 1997) was the firstinternational treatyto legallycommit industrialized nationstoreduce greenhouse gas emissions. It setbinding targetsfor developed countries but did not impose obligations on developing nations.

Options A and B are incorrect becauseKyoto focused on emission reductionsrather than corporate disclosures or private finance mobilization.

References:

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Kyoto Protocol Overview

IPCC Reports on Kyoto and Climate Policy

OECD Climate Governance Analysis

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Thegreeniumrefers to thelower yield ("green premium") investors accept when purchasing green bonds, as they prioritize sustainability over purely financial returns.

Green bonds often trade at lower yields than conventional bonds due to high demand from ESG-conscious investors.

Increased return required (A) is incorrect because green bonds generally offer lower yields.

Excluding fossil fuels (C) is part of negative screening, not greenium.

References:

Climate Bonds Initiative Greenium Research

Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Green Bond Market Analysis

CFA Institute ESG Fixed Income Report

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