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Podcast: April 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks
April 24, 2026
April 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks. Includes articles on wind energy, AI infrastructure stocks, and top 20 ESG ETFs.…Continue readingPodcast: April 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks

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?
Welcome to my NEW Website!
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
The Green Gold Rush: Rising Investments in Geologic Hydrogen
July 31, 2023
“Recently, we reported on a discovery in France that unearthed a massive geologic natural hydrogen deposit in the Lorraine region, a find…Continue readingThe Green Gold Rush: Rising Investments in Geologic Hydrogen
How ISSB standards boost corporate ESG strategies
July 29, 2023
“These new standards provide industry-specific factors and disclosure standards that are going to help companies as they adopt these standards.…Continue readingHow ISSB standards boost corporate ESG strategies
Hypocrisy penalty: Investors especially hate companies that say they’re good then behave badly – unless the money is good
July 28, 2023
“Stock investors punish companies caught doing something unethical a lot more when these businesses also have a record of portraying…Continue readingHypocrisy penalty: Investors especially hate companies that say they’re good then behave badly – unless the money is good
2023 Sustainable Investment Survey
July 27, 2023
“Since the release of our last Sustainable Investment Survey report in October 2022, we have been busy with our sustainable…Continue reading2023 Sustainable Investment Survey
ESG Funds: Do They Walk the Talk?
July 26, 2023
“Sustainable investors are causing companies to focus on improving their ESG scores to either gain a competitive advantage or avoid…Continue readingESG Funds: Do They Walk the Talk?
Solar Power Is Poised for Crisis in US Despite Federal Subsidies
July 25, 2023
“Despite the generous tax breaks they are receiving from the Biden administration, many US companies planning to build solar factories…Continue readingSolar Power Is Poised for Crisis in US Despite Federal Subsidies
2023 Humankind 100 List Announced Today
July 24, 2023
“Announced today the release of 2023’s ‘Humankind 100,’ its annual ranking of the top U.S. companies offering the greatest benefit…Continue reading2023 Humankind 100 List Announced Today

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Since 2002

Key Recent News & Commentaries

Podcast: April 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks

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

The Green Gold Rush: Rising Investments in Geologic Hydrogen

How ISSB standards boost corporate ESG strategies

Hypocrisy penalty: Investors especially hate companies that say they’re good then behave badly – unless the money is good

2023 Sustainable Investment Survey

ESG Funds: Do They Walk the Talk?

Solar Power Is Poised for Crisis in US Despite Federal Subsidies

2023 Humankind 100 List Announced Today

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