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.…
Sustainable Investments are the Main Trend in the Global Economy
“Today, more and more capital is being directed toward sustainable companies with so-called ESG assets. The share of purchases of…
Confused About ESG Ratings? Don’t Be
“The same company may receive widely different scores from different providers.1 This does not mean ESG data are useless —…
US Proxy-Voting Trends: 2025 in Review
“There was a slight increase in shareholder support for management resolutions: Average support rose to 95.6% in 2025, from 95.0%…
SEC Initiates Review of ESG Fund Names Rule
“The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced it is reviewing the 2023 Names Rule amendments to reduce reporting…
Asia Pacific’s green champions step into the spotlight
“The new Asia Pacific 50 Most Sustainable Corporations ranking is a who’s-who of climate-aligned heavyweights in the region.” [COMMENTARY] Another…
Trump’s SEC gave companies more power over investors. Lawsuits pushed them back
“SEC’s new rule creates regulatory uncertainty, leading to investor lawsuits… Companies cautious with new power, blocking few shareholder resolutions… Lawsuits…
Research Reveals a Fundamental Shift in How Investors View ESG
“ESG investing has not disappeared, but it has changed. Longitudinal survey data from U.S. retail investors and large institutional asset…
Perspectives In ESG And Sustainable Investment – ESG and the Sustainable Economy Handbook
“In sum, many institutional investors are still feeling their way as they develop their strategy for dealing with whether and…
When does ESG pay off ? Evidence from U.S. firms with heterogeneous dividend policies and CSR governance
“Overall ESG performance—particularly its environmental and social dimensions—is positively associated with firm profitability, measured by return on assets (ROA).” [COMMENTARY]…
Research Reveals a Fundamental Shift in How Investors View ESG
“ESG investing has not disappeared, but it has changed. Longitudinal survey data from U.S. retail investors and large institutional asset…
Clean200 companies hit $2.8 trillion in sustainable revenues
“The 2026 Carbon Clean 200 list shows average sustainable revenues rising and pure-play firms taking a greater share of the…
Europe’s sustainable investors flood defence sector
“The line between sustainability and security is being redrawn behind closed doors, exposing a growing mismatch between ESG labels and…
Investing In Nature’s Intangible Benefits: Assigning Economic Value To Protect Natural Resources
“This article is the second in a series (read the first interview here) highlighting the perspectives of experts who are…
UK Introduces Its First Regulatory Regime for ESG Ratings Providers
“Both the UK and EU frameworks are based on the recommendations published by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO),…
2026 Corporate Governance Trends to Watch
“Regulatory shifts are rewriting the rules of engagement between companies and their shareholders.” [COMMENTARY] This authoritative article has many insights…
ESG ratings – still relevant?
“The challenge is how ESG ratings can be refined to drive meaningful and resilient sustainable investing outcomes. In our view,…
How sustainable funds are navigating AI, defence and financials
“Navigating grey area sectors successfully depends on due diligence and active engagement, not blanket exclusions, fund managers say.” [COMMENTARY] This…
What next for green bonds after a year of resilience?
“The green bond market has entered a new phase of maturity. It proved resilient in 2025, with growth essentially driven…
It’s not just ESG – all shareholder rights are being threatened in the U.S.
“OPINION | Proposed legislation by Ted Cruz to block voting on ESG and DEI proposals is just the tip of…
2026 Sustainable Investment Outlook: 7 key trends for North America in the year ahead
“The landscape for the new year will likely be shaped by major themes that include a pragmatic focus on physical…
