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.…
Just eight asset managers achieve Morningstar’s top ESG rating
“Only eight global asset managers out of 97 have met Morningstar’s highest ESG commitment level rating in its latest analysis.”…
Just Capital’s 2024 Overall US Corporate Rankings
“Our annual Rankings reflect the performance of America’s largest publicly traded companies on the Issues that matter most in defining just business…
Comparing the Resilience of Socially Responsible and Sin Investment During the Covid-19 Pandemic
“The study diverges from the conventional narrative of SIN stocks’ superiority by illustrating the resilience and out-performance of SRI ETFs…
Hero: The energy-storage pioneers creating mind-bending solutions
“From falling weights to compressed air, start ups around the world are taking on the challenge of building the energy-storage…
Morgan Stanley Sustainable Signals: New Survey Shows High and Rising Individual Investor Interest in Sustainability
“Individual investors globally continue to be interested in sustainable investing (77%), with 54% planning to increase sustainable investments in the…
DeSantis’s defeat is a warning to all: Don’t go up against ESG
“But the fates of Desantis and Ramaswamy should come as no surprise. Poll after poll has shown that attacks against…
Are women more effective in sustainable finance than men?
“European funds managed by female or mixed-gender teams outperformed those led exclusively by men.” [COMMENTARY] This article states that women…
Polluting Firms Earn Higher Returns
“But these low-scoring ESG stocks carry greater risks.” [COMMENTARY] Companies just starting on their commitment to ESG or sustainability improvements…
Who Made Newsweek’s 2024 List of America’s Most Responsible Companies?
“We’ve culled through the 600 companies to find the beauty brands, personal care players, suppliers and retailers who made the…
The Clean Energy Transition May Be Cheaper Than We Thought
“Cost estimates leave out some of the savings of using less fossil fuels, new analysis says.” [COMMENTARY] Let’s hope this…
The Impact of ESG Risk on Stocks
“This article examines the impact of ESG risk on US stocks through the lens of Sustainalytics’ ESG risk-rating measure over…
The Global 100 list: How the world’s most sustainable corporations are driving the green transition
“Now in its 20th year, the Global 100 ranking reveals that corporate leaders are pouring more of their revenues into…
A New Survey Finds Dropping ESG Support Among Young Investors
“In just one year, the percentage of those ages 18 to 41 who said they were “very concerned about environmental…
A new “world first” gold standard for EU green bonds
“As part of the European Commission’s strategy for financing the transition to a sustainable economy, the EU has been debating…
Big U.S. Fund Companies Retreat on Support for ESG Proxy Votes
“More ‘no’ votes by U.S. funds on key ESG resolutions contrasts with continued backing from European money managers.” [COMMENTARY] This…
Green Investments Begin To Pay Off For Big Banks
“For the second year in a row, global banks made more money from green investments like underwriting bonds and providing…
Four trends shaping sustainable finance’s future in 2024
‘The last 12 months have revealed a growing standoff between governments, civil society organizations and climate scientists on one hand,…
Md. comptroller: Climate risk is an investment risk, so why is Congress trying to prevent me from considering it?
“As Michael Bloomberg, noted, ‘anti-[environmental, corporate and government] crusaders position themselves as defenders of the free market. But they are…
Is the ESG Investment Bubble Bursting?
“ESG funds are experiencing a decrease in new inflows and increased closures due to underperformance and investor withdrawal. Regulatory tightening,…
Bank of England Takes Strides Towards Green Investments
“In a significant move, it has integrated climate considerations into its corporate bond purchase scheme. The decision has been taken…
