Since 2002
Postings and Commentaries
by Ron Robins
Podcast: September 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks
September 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks. Includes top analyst picks on AI infrastructure stocks, alternative energy, and wind stocks.…
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…
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…
