Certified Environmental Social and Governance Analyst (CESGA) EFFAS Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT an example of raw data produced by companies?

1. Sustainability reports.

2. Annual reports.

3. Assessment reports.

4. Corporate governance reports.

The correct answer is: Assessment reports.

The correct response identifies assessment reports as not being an example of raw data produced by companies. To understand this, it's important to clarify what constitutes "raw data" in this context. Raw data typically refers to unprocessed, raw inputs or measurements that have not been analyzed, interpreted, or formatted into a comprehensive document. Sustainability reports, annual reports, and corporate governance reports are all produced by companies and represent summaries or curated analyses of performance, strategies, and compliance in various areas. These documents reflect insights gained from data, rather than the primary, unrefined figures themselves. In contrast, assessment reports often compile analyses of data, evaluations, or interpretations of specific issues related to performance, risk, or compliance, making them secondary in nature and further processed than raw data. Thus, assessment reports serve more as analytical insights rather than the base data that drives corporate reporting. This distinction clarifies why assessment reports stand apart from the other types of reports listed.