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 has long been part of the DNA of faith-based pension funds
“A number of church-based pension funds have asserted that ESG forms a core part of their strategies and raison d’etre.”…
Disentangling the value of ESG scores and classification of sustainable investment products
“Confusion surrounding ESG data and mislabeling of sustainable investment products complicates adoption and regulation… Recently, the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute…
The most innovative corporate social responsibility companies in 2024
“Why Verizon, United Airlines, Gilead Sciences, and Ikea are among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in corporate social responsibility for…
Why asset managers need to explode these five ESG myths
“Asset managers ignoring ESG factors are taking on increased risk and missing out on opportunities to improve long-term performance.” [COMMENTARY]…
U.S. SEC waters down its climate reporting rule under legal threats
“The sustainable investment industry in the United States has grudgingly endorsed a watered-down regulation on climate disclosure, acknowledging a barrage…
The SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule: A Step in the Right Direction
“Material climate-related disclosures will be required for SEC registrants (which comprise approximately 10,000 companies) as part of their annual filing,…
Investor Hot-Buttons This Proxy Season
“Boards should prepare for increasing scrutiny of board effectiveness and director qualifications and potentially an increasing willingness to vote against…
Ethisphere Announces the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies
“Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, today announced the 136 companies that have…
Business Leaders Fear Legal Action Over ESG Targets
“Concerns loom large among business leaders as the specter of litigation threatens companies falling short of their environmental, social, and…
Why Buying Into Silver Makes Sense For Renewables Investors
“Silver is one of the most important investments we can make within the renewable energy sector. Renewable energy groups now…
Sustainable Funds Outperformed Peers in 2023
“Overall, sustainable funds generated median returns of 12.6%, almost 50% ahead of the 8.6% returns of traditional funds, with outperformance…
2023 Canadian Responsible Investors Opinion Survey
“Two thirds of respondents (65%) are interested in responsible investment (RI), with younger respondents generally expressing greater interest than older…
Does ESG performance indicate corporate economic sustainability? Evidence based on the sustainable growth rate
“Based on a sample of Chinese listed companies from 2009 to 2021, this study finds that environmental, social, and governance…
UK investors push Apple for AI transparency
“Scottish asset manager Abrdn and London’s Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM) are planning to back a resolution for the…
Despite tripling assets, responsible investing funds haven’t outpaced market
The headline doesn’t match the article’s contents. More accurate is this. “An analysis shows retail investors drove global growth over…
Will Europe’s new standard help or hinder green bond market growth?
“The European Green Bond Standard (EUGBS) can potentially benefit both issuers and investors; its uptake is key for continued market…
The ESG Investment Surge: A 2023 Retrospective and What Lies Ahead in 2024
“In 2024, ESG investing faces challenges from regulatory shifts, market dynamics, and declining investments. AI, like IntellectAI’s ESG Edge product,…
DEI initiatives ‘not supported by the empirical evidence,’ Canadian researcher says
“Haskell’s report argues that DEI initiatives often undercut their expressed mission of bringing people from diverse backgrounds together. ‘What they…
Investing for social justice
“Advisors should ask how and why clients want to address racial equity in their portfolios.” [COMMENTARY] The article offers a…
Should ESG Investing be Criminalised?
“It sounds like an absurd question, but one US house of representatives has already pondered it, so is there method…
