Since 2002
Postings and Commentaries by Ron Robins
GRI and SASB are collaborating. Is that good news for companies?
“For years, corporate reporters — those inside companies responsible for creating sustainability reports and reporting environmental, social and governance data to various other organizations — have been frustrated by what many refer to as an alphabet soup of standards and frameworks: CDP, GRI, IIRC, PRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC and more. And while they grumbled at…
Corporate Knights 2020 Best 50 Issue.
Now out. Always a great source for ethical and sustainable investing ideas. Cost Cdn$4.99.2020 Best 50 Issue, Summer 2020, Co9rporate Knights, Canada.
ESG Scoring Is Failing: Time For Improvement.
“While companies are developing more comprehensive criteria, the standards are far from consistent. The reasons for the inconsistencies are numerous, but of greatest concern is the bias of ratings and the lack of public disclosure about the criteria and standards used in making those ratings.” [COMMENTARY] I find that many company ESG ratings’ firms do…
Corporate Knights 2020 Best 50 Issue.
Now out. Always a great source for ethical and sustainable investing ideas. Cost Cdn$4.99.2020 Best 50 Issue, Summer 2020, Co9rporate Knights, Canada.
ESG Scoring Is Failing: Time For Improvement.
“While companies are developing more comprehensive criteria, the standards are far from consistent. The reasons for the inconsistencies are numerous, but of greatest concern is the bias of ratings and the lack of public disclosure about the criteria and standards used in making those ratings.” [COMMENTARY] I find that many company ESG ratings’ firms do…
How To Read The Proposed New ERISA Rule And What It Gets Wrong On Sustainable Investing.
“Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia explained the rationale for the new rule: ‘Private employer-sponsored retirement plans are not vehicles for furthering social goals or policy objectives that are not in the financial interest of the plan. Rather, ERISA plans should be managed with unwavering focus on a single, very important social goal: providing for the…
How To Read The Proposed New ERISA Rule And What It Gets Wrong On Sustainable Investing.
“Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia explained the rationale for the new rule: ‘Private employer-sponsored retirement plans are not vehicles for furthering social goals or policy objectives that are not in the financial interest of the plan. Rather, ERISA plans should be managed with unwavering focus on a single, very important social goal: providing for the…
Regulatory changes see ESG go mainstream.
“A raft of regulatory changes introduced in recent years are placing environmental social and governance (ESG) funds at the centre of the advice process, industry experts have claimed…Ryan Medlock, senior investment development and technical manager at Royal London, said: ‘There have been a raft of new regulations, mostly coming from EU level, and they leave…
Canada’s Greenest Employers.
“This special designation recognizes the employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness in their organizations. These employers have developed exceptional sustainability initiatives — and are attracting people to their organizations because of their environmental leadership.” [COMMENTARY] Green employers often correspond to best ESG performers too. So ethical and sustainable investors…
Regulatory changes see ESG go mainstream.
“A raft of regulatory changes introduced in recent years are placing environmental social and governance (ESG) funds at the centre of the advice process, industry experts have claimed…Ryan Medlock, senior investment development and technical manager at Royal London, said: ‘There have been a raft of new regulations, mostly coming from EU level, and they leave…
Canada’s Greenest Employers.
“This special designation recognizes the employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness in their organizations. These employers have developed exceptional sustainability initiatives — and are attracting people to their organizations because of their environmental leadership.” [COMMENTARY] Green employers often correspond to best ESG performers too. So ethical and sustainable investors…
100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2020.
“Now more than ever, corporate leadership on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues is imperative. And so is transparency. As companies decarbonize, align with the Sustainable Development Goals and rebuild an equitable economy post-pandemic, they must be open about their efforts. Each year, 3BL Media evaluates the largest public U.S. companies on ESG transparency and…
100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2020.
“Now more than ever, corporate leadership on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues is imperative. And so is transparency. As companies decarbonize, align with the Sustainable Development Goals and rebuild an equitable economy post-pandemic, they must be open about their efforts. Each year, 3BL Media evaluates the largest public U.S. companies on ESG transparency and…
EU agrees deal on company disclosures to combat greenwashing.
“The European Union has reached a deal on corporate sustainability reporting requirements for large companies from 2024, a European Parliament committee said on Tuesday. Regulators have grown more worried about companies engaging in greenwashing, or making exaggerated climate-friendly claims to attract investor cash.” [COMMENTARY]One thing I particularly like is that disclosures will be externally audited…
Has responsible investment lost its soul?
“When investors have to justify decisions based on financial materiality, is it truly responsible?” [COMMENTARY] This is a fascinating question. Do a company’s ESG activities that are financially material to it reflect your values? Would you buy a stock based on financial materiality at the cost of ignoring your values?Has responsible investment lost its soul?…
Has responsible investment lost its soul?
“When investors have to justify decisions based on financial materiality, is it truly responsible?” [COMMENTARY] This is a fascinating question. Do a company’s ESG activities that are financially material to it reflect your values? Would you buy a stock based on financial materiality at the cost of ignoring your values?Has responsible investment lost its soul?…
Top investors publish list of companies that have failed to disclose climate data.
“Last Friday, the UN and the UK launched the high profile Race to Zero campaign with the news that around 1,000 corporates around the world have pledged to deliver net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. Today, investor-backed climate disclosure group CDP takes on the flip-side of corporate engagement with the climate crisis with…
Top investors publish list of companies that have failed to disclose climate data.
“Last Friday, the UN and the UK launched the high profile Race to Zero campaign with the news that around 1,000 corporates around the world have pledged to deliver net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. Today, investor-backed climate disclosure group CDP takes on the flip-side of corporate engagement with the climate crisis with…
Where to Find Low-Cost ESG Funds.
“Investing in sustainable funds doesn’t have to cost more than traditional funds, thanks to a raft of newer funds with lower costs.” [COMMENTARY] There are many great charts in this article including one showing the over/under annual costs in various fund categories of ESG funds compared to their conventional counterparts.Where to Find Low-Cost ESG Funds,…
Where to Find Low-Cost ESG Funds.
“Investing in sustainable funds doesn’t have to cost more than traditional funds, thanks to a raft of newer funds with lower costs.” [COMMENTARY] There are many great charts in this article including one showing the over/under annual costs in various fund categories of ESG funds compared to their conventional counterparts.Where to Find Low-Cost ESG Funds,…
