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.…
If you want to invest in helping the environment, don’t bother with ESG funds
“Companies in the S&P 500 SPX with high ESG ratings actually produced 12% more carbon emissions than their lower-rated industry…
Driving Europe’s new ESG gold standard with Euroclear
“In early 2025, a quiet progression unfolded in Europe’s capital markets. For the first time, bonds were issued under the…
Sustainable investing trends for 2026: Morningstar Sustainalytics
“In its recent Sustainable Investing Trends report, Morningstar Sustainalytics provided a comprehensive review of sustainable investing in 2025 and market insights for…
Putting care before profit makes companies stronger
“OPINION | Research shows that when businesses prioritize community care over financial returns, they outperform their competitors.” [COMMENTARY] It seems…
The most sustainable [Canadian] equity funds in 2026
“Despite Trump’s war on renewables, green funds are riding high after a strong year for the sustainable economy.” [COMMENTARY] You…
Mandatory CSR spending by [Indian] firms can lead to low investor confidence: Study
“The study affirmed that there is a positive correlation between CSR expenditure on alleviating poverty and the implied cost of…
Would Your Company Want To Stop Filing Quarterly Reports if No Longer Required?
“The Trump administration and the SEC say they want to eliminate the need for quarterly financial reports by public companies,…
When socially responsible investing backfires
“A new study finds that investors may unintentionally give polluting companies a reason to delay going green.” [COMMENTARY] The study…
Market-Implied ESG Score: An Alternative Scoring Method
“A recent paper proposes a novel approach to derive sustainability scores from fund holdings data.” [COMMENTARY] This article reveals what…
From passive to active approach in ESG
“The shift from passive to active approaches in ESG investing is gaining momentum, driven by institutional investors’ growing awareness of…
Ascending from the plateau? What our global asset owner survey says about sustainable investment
“Reports of the decline of sustainable investment are greatly exaggerated. Despite shifting political views on the climate transition and a…
FCA (UK) Releases New Proposed Rules to Regulate ESG Ratings Providers
“The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s conduct regulator for financial services firms and financial markets, announced the publication of…
The SEC Bows Out as Referee Between Shareholders and Companies
“The decision leaves both proponents and companies rudderless, in that companies will become more vulnerable to litigation if they exclude…
Doing good really does pay: the financial case for sustainable investing
“UWaterloo researcher Tony Wirjanto finds that investment strategies built on ESG principles deliver stronger, more resilient returns — even during…
EU opens door to ESG labels for companies producing ‘controversial’ weapons
“Despite objections from the left, the European Parliament has approved a tweak to sustainable finance benchmarks that would open it…
Global Sustainable Finance Market Forecast to Surge at 24.19% CAGR, Europe Commands Largest 40% Market Share | DataM Intelligence
“The Global Sustainable Finance Market reached approximately US$895.12 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach about US$5,064.94 billion by…
Does ESG Investing Pay off? Comparing the Performance of ESG and Traditional ETFs Across European and US Markets
“In Europe, ESG ETFs improve risk-adjusted performance in utility-maximizing strategies. In the United States, ESG ETFs also enhance returns adjusted…
The Trump administration gets it right on limiting the power of proxy advisory firms such as ISS and Glass Lewis
“The reporting this week that the Trump administration is moving to craft an executive order potentially limiting the power of proxy…
Republican AGs warn companies about European ESG compliance
“A coalition of 16 Republican state attorneys general sent letters in October 2025 to corporate leaders at Microsoft, Google, and Meta alleging…
The hidden cost of slashing ESG budgets
“A PwC Global Investor survey found that 50% of investors are now willing to divest from companies that fail to take sufficient action…
