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.…
There’s $35 Trillion Invested in Sustainability, but $25 Trillion of That Isn’t Doing Much.
“Since ESG lacks definitions, it can often mean different things to different people, said Lisa Sachs, who heads Columbia University’s…
‘More emissions than Exxon’: Is meat the next target for divestment?
“The finance sector is increasingly reluctant to finance fossil fuel expansion, and ‘Big Ag’ could be next in the divestment…
ESG Investing: Does It Distort the Market?
“Bottom line on ESG: Overall, it must be a force for good to measure company externalities and hold investors accountable…
US issuers still split on ESG standards, study finds.
“As the SEC considers imposing climate-related reporting rules, US companies are divided on what they should look like.” [COMMENTARY]It’s to…
Bond investors need to step up on human rights.
“Too many fund firms use strong rhetoric on abuses while lending money to oppressive regimes.” [COMMENTARY]With many ESG rating firms…
Amory Lovins: Decarbonizing industry isn’t just about costs, it’s about profits.
“This weekAmory Lovins, co-founder of RMI and clean energy BAMF, released a paper, ‘Decarbonizing our toughest sectors — profitably,‘ encouraging…
5 ways to separate real ESG leadership from greenwashing.
“How can people better identify greenwashing and help reinforce the growing sense of accountability for ESG standards? Look for these…
Where’s All That Green Bond Money Really Going?
“Overall issuance is skyrocketing, but transparency is hard to come by.” [COMMENTARY]There’s a clear need for a universal mechanism for…
More than $3T of companies outside the EU could be on the hook for SFDR.
“Until recently, European legislation may not have been at the top of the agenda for financial services firms in the…
ESG: EU Green Bond Standard.
“TheEuropean Green Bond Standardproposal will create a high-quality voluntary standard for bonds financing sustainable investment.Issuers will have a recognised way…
Regulators to unlock ‘black box’ of ESG corporate ratings.
“Global regulators took a first step on Monday to unlock the ‘black box’ of corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG)…
Blog: Acting Enforcement Director warns of ESG enforcement actions.
“According toLaw 360reporting on awebcast panel last week, Acting Director of Enforcement Melissa Hodgman, warned that, in addition to ‘increased…
ESG Assets in Europe Shrink after Regulatory Consolidation Efforts.
“While assets in sustainable investments declined to $12 trillion in Europe over 2020 from $14 trillion in 2018, the falling…
What you should know about potential new international reporting standards.
“The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) havemergedinto the Value Reporting Foundation. They and three…
The GSIA Releases its Global Sustainable Investment Review 2020.
“Responsible investment assets under management make up a total of 36% of total assets under management.” [COMMENTARY]This is a staggering…
Can ESG disclosures get you sued?
“Everyone expects the SEC to make climate change and other ESG reporting mandatory, and those tech giants– Amazon, Alphabet, Autodesk,…
The World May Be Better Off Without ESG Investing.
“The bar for what constitutes a good corporate citizen is abysmally low…This could explain whyExxonandBP, which pose existential threats to…
CFA Institute’s draft ESG standards could facilitate ‘greenwashing,’ IFIC says.
“Without establishing standards for labelling environmental, social and governance (ESG) products, the CFA Institute’s proposed disclosure standards could lead to…
What you need to know about the European Green Deal – and what comes next.
“The European Green Deal has the potential to play a key role not only in ensuring this recovery in the…
Study: Financial Markets Ignore Environmental Damage.
“Credit-rating agencies say they can discipline companies that behave badly, and they have in some cases, but research reveals negligible…
