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Podcast: January 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks
January 23, 2026
January 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks… Covers the world’s most sustainable companies, cleantech and renewable energy stocks, and more.…Continue readingPodcast: January 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks

There Are 2,698 Signatories to the United Nations’ ESG Code. Has It Changed Anyone’s Behavior?
January 8, 2020
“Most of these codes, particularly the UN PRI, are meaningless. — Alicia McElhaney” [COMMENTARY]I agree. If there’s no detailed definition…Continue readingThere Are 2,698 Signatories to the United Nations’ ESG Code. Has It Changed Anyone’s Behavior?
Proposed SEC rule changes could impede investor activism.
January 7, 2020
“The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering rule changes that could undermine investors’ ability to push for better environmental…Continue readingProposed SEC rule changes could impede investor activism.
ESG future-proofing can help to defy market risks.
January 6, 2020
“The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (Eiopa) found in its most recent stress tests of European pension funds that…Continue readingESG future-proofing can help to defy market risks.
[US] Advisers welcome potential regulatory scrutiny of ESG investing.
January 3, 2020
“Investment advisers say regulatory scrutiny of socially responsible investing could provide a stronger foundation for a way of constructing portfolios…Continue reading[US] Advisers welcome potential regulatory scrutiny of ESG investing.
December 2019
December 31, 2019
No more heavy metals? New IBM battery chemistry research could address mineral sourcing concerns. “The materials for this battery are…Continue readingDecember 2019
November 2019
November 30, 2019
MSCI arms all investors with ESG ratings of 2,800 top firms. “The ratings provider said in a statement it had…Continue readingNovember 2019
October 2019
October 31, 2019
New Podcast: Best Food Funds, Water Stocks, and Much More! 2019 RIA Canada Investor Opinion Survey. “The report also shows…Continue readingOctober 2019
September 2019
September 30, 2019
ii launches UK’s first rated list of ethical funds. “ACE 30 is interactive investor’s new rated list of ethical funds…Continue readingSeptember 2019
August 2019
August 31, 2019
Eurex Hails Success of ESG Futures. “Eurex said environmental social and government futures have reached 235,000 traded contracts and peaked…Continue readingAugust 2019
July 2019
July 31, 2019
Good news for Canadian ethical and sustainable investors–the new RI Marketplace. “The RI Marketplace makes it easy to find responsible…Continue readingJuly 2019
June 2019
June 30, 2019
How To Read The European Union’s New Guidelines On Sustainable Investing. “Under the proposed taxonomy regulation, institutional investors marketing environmentally…Continue readingJune 2019
May 2019
May 31, 2019
Many Institutional Investors Confuse ESG with Socially Responsible Investing. “Institutional investors must be careful when navigating the legal issues relating…Continue readingMay 2019
April 2019
April 30, 2019
ETF vs. SMA: Which Is Better for Sustainable Investing? “SMAs are ideal for values-based investing as they allow investors to…Continue readingApril 2019
March 2019
March 31, 2019
Global Sustainable Investments Rise 34 Percent to $30.7 Trillion, by Emily Chasan, April 1, 2019, Bloomberg, USA. Greenwashing purge sees…Continue readingMarch 2019
February 2019
February 28, 2019
Sustainable and ethical standards are in vogue, but only governance is affecting ratings, Fitch finds. “The credit rating agency, however,…Continue readingFebruary 2019
January 2019
January 31, 2019
Triple A Scores Became Tougher in Latest CDP [Carbon] Rankings. “For companies vying for the highly prized CDP recognition, ’triple…Continue readingJanuary 2019
Clients more open to advice on ESG investing.
December 21, 2018
"According to Legg Mason′s Global Investment Survey, advised investors are more than twice as likely to choose companies or funds…Continue readingClients more open to advice on ESG investing.
“Impact investment” funds advertise great returns and social impacts. They aren′t delivering.
December 18, 2018
"When you do the math, impact investing seems worse for the world and worse for your pocketbook than just investing…Continue reading“Impact investment” funds advertise great returns and social impacts. They aren′t delivering.
3 Reasons ESG Investing Lags Behind Interest [in ESG].
December 14, 2018
"’There are several factors at play to help explain why financial advisors have not wholeheartedly adopted ESG mutual funds and…Continue reading3 Reasons ESG Investing Lags Behind Interest [in ESG].
The Year Wall Street Got Sustainable Investing.
December 14, 2018
"On October 23, 2018, the Financial Times published an article stating that Larry Fink, CEO of the world′s largest asset…Continue readingThe Year Wall Street Got Sustainable Investing.

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Key Recent News & Commentaries

Podcast: January 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks

There Are 2,698 Signatories to the United Nations’ ESG Code. Has It Changed Anyone’s Behavior?

Proposed SEC rule changes could impede investor activism.

ESG future-proofing can help to defy market risks.

[US] Advisers welcome potential regulatory scrutiny of ESG investing.

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Clients more open to advice on ESG investing.

“Impact investment” funds advertise great returns and social impacts. They aren′t delivering.

3 Reasons ESG Investing Lags Behind Interest [in ESG].

The Year Wall Street Got Sustainable Investing.

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