“In a common energy industry measure known as ‘levelized cost,’ nuclear’s minimum price is about$131 per megawatt-hour, which is at…Continue readingNuclear Power Still Doesn’t Make Much Sense.

“Martis explained to The Center Square that the manufacturing and transportation of turbines to their destination typically requires overseas shipping…Continue readingExperts question economic, environmental value of wind power.

“Companies are more likely to take corporate social responsibility seriously if they have more women on their board of directors,…Continue readingFemale directors improve corporate social responsibility.

“We do not expect the controversy about ESG investing to disappear anytime soon. Much of it is healthy, such as…Continue readingThe Politics of Values-Based Investing.

“A new review from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) analyses over 600 peer-reviewed articles on 100 percent…Continue reading100 Percent Renewable Energy Systems Could Power the Globe By 2050.

“The same day Texas released its version of the index prohibitorum, it emerged that California would ban gasoline-powered cars by…Continue readingTexas’ Answer to ‘Woke’ Investing Looks Kind of Woke.

“Passive sustainable funds are growing strongly. But investors in these funds are at risk of a mismatch between what they…Continue readingWhy sustainable investors may rue being too passive.

“Util — a financial technology company with a focus on sustainability — has published a report ranking the top ten…Continue readingReport Calls for “Unbundling” ESG Metrics for Impactful Investment for SDGs.

“The evidence against claims related to ‘woke’ capitalism is thin. Both sides of the ESG debate make valid points while…Continue readingESG — A Defense, A Critique, And A Way Forward: An Evidence-Driven Pragmatic Perspective.

“To summarize, the analysis found that companies with higher initial ESG ratings experience greater subsequent stability of dividends and a…Continue readingCan High ESG Ratings Help Sustain Dividend Growth?

“Rather than proposing improved definitions and metrics based on better data, The Economist argues that ‘it is better to focus…Continue readingOn ESG Investing, The Economist Offers The Right Diagnosis But A Faulty Prescription.

“A high sustainability rating does not necessarily equate to real sustainability impact (and profit).” [COMMENTARY]The article’s authors suggest that “investors…Continue readingDoing Good: Where Sustainable Investing Gets It Wrong.

“‘Is it possible for companies to effectively report on the vast number of potential stakeholder-related metrics that would be required…Continue readingWhat’s wrong with ESG ratings?

“New regulatory rule-making around disclosure could push companies and financial services firms to move their ESG activities under the oversight…Continue readingHow regulations are moving ESG into the risk and compliance field.

“Overall, the researchers comment that their analysis paints a ‘mixed picture about the actual participant interest, and drivers of demand,…Continue readingCould ESG Options Undermine Participant Outcomes?

US Shareholder Voting On Environmental & Social Issues Continues To Increase. – [COMMENTARY] “Environmental and social issues were at the…Continue readingUS Shareholder Voting On Environmental & Social Issues Continues To Increase

“The future of green investing still seems secure–performance has been hit by a unique set of economic circumstances, younger investors…Continue readingESG is having a hard time but look to the long-term.

“While ESG investing gets promoted as a way for individuals to’invest with their principals,’such has been a windfall marketing scheme…Continue readingESG Underperformance Will Be Its Undoing.

“The belief that achieving positive social impact automatically means sacrificing attractive return on investment–drives many investors to avoid ‘impact’ but…Continue readingInvestors Are Embracing ESG But Avoiding Impact. What They’re Missing.

“The goal of ESG investing was ‘to try and create a positive virus that we could plant in mainstream finance…Continue readingThey helped create ESG. Two decades later, some see a mess.