“Sentiment remains strong globally, even as average portfolio allocations edged down slightly. Expectations about returns continue to shape investment decisions.”…Continue readingHow Individual Investors Are Approaching Sustainable Investing in 2026

“By emphasizing the positive effects of DEI on innovation, decision-making, employee productivity and retention, and overall corporate performance, companies can…Continue readingThe Deepening DEI Dilemma

“For investors, ESG scores can serve as useful signals of financial reporting quality, facilitating the identification of firms demonstrating superior…Continue readingThe Hidden Benefit of ESG

“EQT AB, Europe’s biggest private equity firm, says the path to exiting investments in clean-energy developers and operators faces a…Continue readingEQT Warns of Exit Risks for Alternative Energy Assets Held by PE

“Some are ditching all screens, some are introducing stronger restrictions.” [COMMENTARY] In this new era of wars, the ethics of…Continue readingA return to arms: how asset owners are reevaluating their defence exclusions

“Companies are foregoing profits to do the right thing—a dicey decision that could bring lawsuits from shareholders, depending on how…Continue readingAre Companies Allowed to Put Ethics First?

“The government is obsessed with cleaning up electricity generation, even though it accounts for a far smaller total of our…Continue readingWhy cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero

“Every company running a serious internal audit program has two sets of findings: what the audit team documents internally, and…Continue readingInternal Audit Gap Grows in ESG Disclosures

“We find that executives’ long-termism positively affects corporate ESG performance, and the relationship is strengthened by minority shareholder activism and…Continue readingHow executives’ long-termism shapes ESG performance: dual-channel shareholder governance

“Sustainable bonds have grown rapidly over the past decade, but inconsistent practices and transparency gaps risk undermining their credibility. Here’s…Continue reading5 ways to strengthen sustainable bond markets

“The intent of the rule is to protect clients, and the principles behind it are sensible. Communications must not be…Continue readingWhy A Financial Advisor Might Avoid Some Of Your Questions

“Technology stocks are an increasingly uneasy fit in sustainable fund portfolios, due to the associated environmental, social and governance (ESG)…Continue readingSustainable fund managers defend their tech-heavy portfolios

“The Vatican on March 20, 2026, launched an international campaign encouraging divestment from the mining sector, urging faith-based investors to…Continue readingVatican Launches Project Encouraging Disinvestment From Mining Sector

“Unlike during previous oil shocks, renewable power is now competitive with fossil fuels in many places. More than 90% of…Continue readingEnergy fallout from Iran war signals a global wake-up call for renewable energy

“Early 2026 data show traditional governance and environmental proposals are resurging, while anti‑ESG proposals decline.” [COMMENTARY] This 2026 proxy season…Continue readingProxies in Uncharted Waters: 2026 U.S. Proxy Season Preview

“They found that companies with strong ESG credentials gain additional credibility internationally… This helps them attract investors, secure partnerships, and receive government support…Continue readingStrong performance in sustainable investing boosts research innovation

“Today, more and more capital is being directed toward sustainable companies with so-called ESG assets. The share of purchases of…Continue readingSustainable Investments are the Main Trend in the Global Economy

“The same company may receive widely different scores from different providers.1 This does not mean ESG data are useless —…Continue readingConfused About ESG Ratings? Don’t Be

“There was a slight increase in shareholder support for management resolutions: Average support rose to 95.6% in 2025, from 95.0%…Continue readingUS Proxy-Voting Trends: 2025 in Review

“The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced it is reviewing the 2023 Names Rule amendments to reduce reporting…Continue readingSEC Initiates Review of ESG Fund Names Rule