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Podcast: AI Stocks to Buy Now
April 4, 2025
AI Stocks to Buy Now – includes analysts’ top 15 small and 3 large-cap stocks that may interest ethical investors.…Continue readingPodcast: AI Stocks to Buy Now

Former BlackRock exec Tariq Fancy: Many ESG experts are ‘underqualified’
August 29, 2023
“The ESG industry is moving from marketing spiel to real investment opportunities, according to sustainability expert Tariq Fancy, but many…Continue readingFormer BlackRock exec Tariq Fancy: Many ESG experts are ‘underqualified’
‘Not just money and math’: Young people are willing to sacrifice returns for ESG
August 27, 2023
“Nearly two-thirds of Gen Z investors want to allocate their portfolios in a way that supports causes they care about,…Continue reading‘Not just money and math’: Young people are willing to sacrifice returns for ESG
What if we slapped carbon taxes on shareholders not consumers?
August 27, 2023
“Focusing carbon taxes on shareholder income linked to GHG emissions could help pressure companies to lower their emissions.” [COMMENTARY] A…Continue readingWhat if we slapped carbon taxes on shareholders not consumers?
Sustainable investing can help support portfolios during market volatility
August 25, 2023
“Sustainable investing includes multiple strategies applying distinct approaches and can be applied across asset classes. Here we highlight why diversifying…Continue readingSustainable investing can help support portfolios during market volatility
An emerging ‘greenium’? New research says green bonds cost governments less
August 24, 2023
“Amid an ESG backlash in some states, the finding could lead to more governments seeking an ESG-related label for bonds…Continue readingAn emerging ‘greenium’? New research says green bonds cost governments less
Republican anti-ESG push complicates faith-based impact investing
August 24, 2023
“The House hearings and attorneys general letter, as well as hundreds of bills proposed in red-state legislatures, are part of…Continue readingRepublican anti-ESG push complicates faith-based impact investing
The Climate Pricing Gap
August 21, 2023
“Why the popularity of passive investing is making it harder for the market to price in climate risk/opportunity.” [COMMENTARY] Years…Continue readingThe Climate Pricing Gap
Why ESG is hard to sell to many advisors
August 21, 2023
“The term [ESG] is used and misused to the extent that it has lost meaning — but it’s not going…Continue readingWhy ESG is hard to sell to many advisors
Busting Myths About ESG and Sustainable Investing
August 17, 2023
“‘Anti-ESG’ rhetoric on political campaign trails and cable news breeds misinformation and creates misunderstanding about the use of environmental, social…Continue readingBusting Myths About ESG and Sustainable Investing
SEC hits ESG funds with subpoenas
August 17, 2023
“The enforcement division of the Securities and Exchange Commission has issued formal requests, including subpoenas, to a number of investment…Continue readingSEC hits ESG funds with subpoenas
Sustainability in the spotlight: Has ESG lost momentum in the boardroom?
August 15, 2023
“Whether or not the acronym ESG survives, the importance of governance and the nature of an organization’s environmental and social…Continue readingSustainability in the spotlight: Has ESG lost momentum in the boardroom?
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August 9, 2023
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Using green credit policy to bring down inflation: what central bankers can learn from history
August 9, 2023
“Central banks can design green credit policy instruments to potentially bring down inflation while also making allocative choices in support…Continue readingUsing green credit policy to bring down inflation: what central bankers can learn from history
S&P ditches ESG debt rating scores amid criticism
August 8, 2023
“S&P Global will no longer give scores to corporate borrowers on ESG factors, amid criticism from political groups and questions…Continue readingS&P ditches ESG debt rating scores amid criticism
Green and social bonds ‘not more risky’ than conventional bonds
August 8, 2023
“The credit risk of a GSS bond is identical to that of a conventional bond from the same issuer, and…Continue readingGreen and social bonds ‘not more risky’ than conventional bonds
The incredible shrinking climate ambitions of the world’s largest asset managers
August 3, 2023
“InfluenceMap says the number of asset managers carrying out ‘truly ambitious and effective climate stewardship practices’ has shrunk by 45%…Continue readingThe incredible shrinking climate ambitions of the world’s largest asset managers
BlackRock, State Street scramble to manage greenwashing risk
August 3, 2023
“The Financial Services Council held an urgent phone hookup with members this week to discuss their vulnerability to prosecution for…Continue readingBlackRock, State Street scramble to manage greenwashing risk
Greenwashing lessons for investment managers
August 2, 2023
“Legislation and guidelines set by the EU in respect of ESG, like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Taxonomy…Continue readingGreenwashing lessons for investment managers
It’s Not Just Wildfires and Hurricanes: Extreme Heat Is a Silent Killer for Companies
August 2, 2023
“Extreme heat could account for 65% of North America’s productivity losses by 2030, Sustainalytics says.” [COMMENTARY] This research provides some…Continue readingIt’s Not Just Wildfires and Hurricanes: Extreme Heat Is a Silent Killer for Companies
India to emerge as global renewable energy powerhouse with fastest growing capacity
August 1, 2023
“India is poised to establish itself as one of the largest solar module manufacturers in the world and is witnessing…Continue readingIndia to emerge as global renewable energy powerhouse with fastest growing capacity

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Since 2002

Key Recent News & Commentaries

Podcast: AI Stocks to Buy Now

Former BlackRock exec Tariq Fancy: Many ESG experts are ‘underqualified’

‘Not just money and math’: Young people are willing to sacrifice returns for ESG

What if we slapped carbon taxes on shareholders not consumers?

Sustainable investing can help support portfolios during market volatility

An emerging ‘greenium’? New research says green bonds cost governments less

Republican anti-ESG push complicates faith-based impact investing

The Climate Pricing Gap

Why ESG is hard to sell to many advisors

Busting Myths About ESG and Sustainable Investing

SEC hits ESG funds with subpoenas

Sustainability in the spotlight: Has ESG lost momentum in the boardroom?

Welcome to my NEW Website!

Using green credit policy to bring down inflation: what central bankers can learn from history

S&P ditches ESG debt rating scores amid criticism

Green and social bonds ‘not more risky’ than conventional bonds

The incredible shrinking climate ambitions of the world’s largest asset managers

BlackRock, State Street scramble to manage greenwashing risk

Greenwashing lessons for investment managers

It’s Not Just Wildfires and Hurricanes: Extreme Heat Is a Silent Killer for Companies

India to emerge as global renewable energy powerhouse with fastest growing capacity

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