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.…
BlackRock’s Landmark Move on Proxy Votes Fuels a Big ESG Debate.
“The world’s largest asset manager revealed on Thursday that from next year, some institutional clients will be able to play…
Sovereign bonds are not exempt from ESG consideration.
“Just as bondholders engage around fiscal and monetary policies, they should broaden conversations around ESG topics.” [COMMENTARY]This article has great…
What can corporate actors learn from climate change litigation?
“In May of this year, climate change litigation made global headlines in the wake of an unprecedented judgment issued by…
Deep Dive: Do not neglect the G in ESG.
“Likewise, according to a 2016 study from Barclays, a divergence in priority appears between some asset managers and their clients…
Harvard cracks on fossil fuels and a dam breaks.
“Academic endowments are entering a new normal after the richest school in the worldfollowed the leadof other colleges and universities…
Blog: How do companies address governance issues for corporate political activity?
“Deloitte and the Society for Corporate Governance report on a survey they conducted in July 2021 about companies’ approaches to…
NYSE working with IEG to develop new asset class, Natural Asset Companies.
“‘This new asset class on the NYSE will create a virtuous cycle of investment in nature that will help finance…
Sustainable investments could make up majority of global private wealth portfolios in coming years, finds report.
“The world’s wealthiest individuals, family offices, and foundations, are preparing to plough billions of dollars into sustainable investments over the…
China to create first green stock index in fresh push to curb carbon emission.
“China will set up a green stock index and develop futures trading for carbon emission rights — both of which…
Ten ways to be sure your ‘green’ fund really does help save the planet… and can make you money at the same time.
“Green investing is more popular than ever with inflows into ethical, sustainable or responsible-badged investment funds running at record levels.…
Sustainable or sellout? Four revealing questions in a company’s environmental disclosure.
“How can we sift through greenwashing to spot genuine climate action?” [COMMENTARY]This article is written by Simon Fischweicher, head of…
Why Sustainable Investment Means Investing in Advocacy.
“Combining traditional impact investment approaches with investment in advocacy is the only way businesses and investors can fuel meaningful social…
US SIF Releases Tips to Implement Sustainable Funds.
“As more participants express an interest in ESG investing, US SIF recommends steps plan sponsors can take to add the…
Deutsche Bank’s ESG Probe Triggers Review at Asset Managers.
“Anxiety around greenwashing — mis-stating how climate friendly assets are — is palpable across the industry as fund managers react…
Investors care more about fair wages for workers than environmental issues, ESG survey shows.
“When broken down by topic, preference for investing in a company that pays workers fair wages edged out a preference…
Most Green Investment Funds Missing Paris Goals.
“Thereportfrom InfluenceMap — ‘Climate Funds: Are they Paris Aligned?’ — analysed 723 listed-equity funds with total assets under management of…
Yale climate professor: ‘Divestment is a waste of time and energy.’
“PODCAST: Cary Krosinsky explains why the divestment movement doesn’t help solve climate change and what fund managers can do instead.”…
SEC Wants Sustainable Funds to Disclose More About Their Criteria.
“In a videoconference, Chairman Gary Gensler told members of the European Parliament that the SEC is considering whether to require…
Exchange for ethical investments gets off the ground with two listings.
“A stock exchange hatched out of Silicon Valley that’s taking on established rivals in New York and Chicago is listing…
Investor Familiarity With Sustainable Investing Remains Low.
“Despite its growing importance in the capital markets, news about sustainable investing or ESG funds has not trickled down to…
