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.…
Markets or Regulators: Who Decides on ESG
? “The current discourse on environmental, social, and governance investing yields two irresistible conclusions. The first is that fiduciary duty…
The Relevance and Reliability of ESG Reporting.
“This and other non-GAAP reporting is expanding, with virtually no generally accepted guidance and little assurance. The reports are not…
Sustainability reporting neglects biodiversity and social issues.
“There is a need to catch up in reporting on risks related to the diversity of species and ecosystems (biodiversity):…
Navigating the ESG landscape: Comparison of the “Big Three” Disclosure Proposals.
“After years of increasingly vocal demand for enhanced transparency about ESG matters from investors and other stakeholders, regulators and standard…
Switching to renewable energy could save trillions, new study finds.
“Thisstudy, first published on journal Joule on 13thSeptember this year, used a probabilistic modelling technique which predicts how the cost…
Comparing ESG disclosure rules for funds in the EU, UK and the US — SFDR, SDR and SEC proposals.
“Fund managers marketing products into each of the jurisdictions will be likely be set down a path of differentiated, not…
What does ESG mean for the mining industry?
“Many mining and minerals businesses are already taking active steps on their ESG agenda, identifying their priorities and measuring their…
We Need to Create a Shared Language Around ESG.
“Billionaires likeElon Muskcall it a ‘scam,’ consumers and business leaders see it as astrategic priorityto develop more sustainable business models,…
Nuclear Power Still Doesn’t Make Much Sense.
“In a common energy industry measure known as ‘levelized cost,’ nuclear’s minimum price is about$131 per megawatt-hour, which is at…
Experts question economic, environmental value of wind power.
“Martis explained to The Center Square that the manufacturing and transportation of turbines to their destination typically requires overseas shipping…
Female directors improve corporate social responsibility.
“Companies are more likely to take corporate social responsibility seriously if they have more women on their board of directors,…
The Politics of Values-Based Investing.
“We do not expect the controversy about ESG investing to disappear anytime soon. Much of it is healthy, such as…
100 Percent Renewable Energy Systems Could Power the Globe By 2050.
“A new review from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) analyses over 600 peer-reviewed articles on 100 percent…
Texas’ Answer to ‘Woke’ Investing Looks Kind of Woke.
“The same day Texas released its version of the index prohibitorum, it emerged that California would ban gasoline-powered cars by…
Why sustainable investors may rue being too passive.
“Passive sustainable funds are growing strongly. But investors in these funds are at risk of a mismatch between what they…
Report Calls for “Unbundling” ESG Metrics for Impactful Investment for SDGs.
“Util — a financial technology company with a focus on sustainability — has published a report ranking the top ten…
ESG — A Defense, A Critique, And A Way Forward: An Evidence-Driven Pragmatic Perspective.
“The evidence against claims related to ‘woke’ capitalism is thin. Both sides of the ESG debate make valid points while…
Can High ESG Ratings Help Sustain Dividend Growth?
“To summarize, the analysis found that companies with higher initial ESG ratings experience greater subsequent stability of dividends and a…
On ESG Investing, The Economist Offers The Right Diagnosis But A Faulty Prescription.
“Rather than proposing improved definitions and metrics based on better data, The Economist argues that ‘it is better to focus…
Doing Good: Where Sustainable Investing Gets It Wrong.
“A high sustainability rating does not necessarily equate to real sustainability impact (and profit).” [COMMENTARY]The article’s authors suggest that “investors…

