Since 2002
Postings and Commentaries
by Ron Robins
Podcast: August 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks
August 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks. Includes articles on the top clean-tech companies, AI infrastructure stocks, and ESG funds.…
ESG in 2025: Significant adaptation in sustainability emerges as business-as-usual
“In 2025, companies are expected to undergo significant adaptations in their approach to ESG initiatives, including a shift in focus…
Comparing the resilience of socially responsible and SIN investment during the COVID-19 pandemic
“This study offers investors actionable insights into the benefits of SRI ETFs, demonstrating their ability to provide stable returns and…
Should companies take a stand on social issues?
“More than 60% of US consumers want companies to stay out of politically charged conversations, up 10% from 2022. Interestingly, political…
6 Sustainable-Investing Trends to Watch in 2025
“As sustainability-aware investors look ahead to 2025, six themes are likely to dominate their lists. They include environmental, social, and…
ESG and shareholder value: Making the case for sustainable investment
“Understand the business case for ESG investment, the benefits of sustainability, long-term value creation, and more.” [COMMENTARY] This is a…
US SIF “Trends Report” Documents Sustainable Investment Assets
“US SIF analysis, based on submissions to the SEC, records the US market size as $52.5 trillion, of which $6.5…
Shift to the social in ESG gaining traction globally
“The shift in focus was triggered by the intensive use of data and artificial intelligence (AI) that came after the…
Busting the top 5 myths about sustainable investing
“Some of the top reasons that people may be reluctant to embrace sustainable investing turn out to be nothing but…
What to Expect from SEC Chair Paul Atkins: Potential Reforms and Priorities
“Atkins has expressed skepticism about the SEC’s role in mandating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures. His preference for a…
Investors Care About ESG-Related News—When It Impacts Returns
“A new paper co-authored by Professor Edward Watts examines how retail investors trade after news about a public company’s environmental,…
Newsweek: America’s Most Responsible Companies 2005
“For the second year in a row, the top spot was awarded to Merck, with an impressive overall score of…
Sustainable Investing: Evidence From the Field
“We survey 509 equity portfolio managers from both traditional and sustainable funds on whether, why, and how they incorporate firms’…
Olaf Sleijpen: When economists agree – the role of central banks in the green transition
“As a central bank, our objective is to maintain price stability and to safeguard financial stability. Climate change and nature…
Three-fifths of investors look for sustainability with returns
“DIY investors are looking for sustainable investments and 61% have some form of environmental priority with their returns when it…
Opinion | Want to invest while making a difference? Here’s two very distinct strategies
“ESG can paint a relatively decent picture of how a company operates — but not necessarily what it actually does.…
Crypto is soaring after Trump’s election − but is it a good ethical investment?
“As a business professor who studies technology and its consequences, I’ve identified three ethical harms associated with cryptocurrency that might give…
Ethics & Trust in Finance 10th Global Prize
“The competition invites young professionals and academics under 35 to submit unpublished contributions on issues related to ethics and trust in finance, either in…
2024 Canadian RI Trends Report
“The market share of responsible investment (RI) assets under management (AUM) in Canada has grown significantly, according to the latest…
Recent Action Shows SEC Enforcement Still Focused on ESG
“That Viewpoints article encouraged clients to continue to consider their ESG-related risks and applicable disclosures for accuracy, ensure applicable compliance policies…
Clean energy, sustainable investors brace for second Trump presidency
“Experts expect private sector work on ESG issues and the clean energy transition to continue, albeit at a slower pace,…

