"More sophisticated pieces of analysis carried out by academics have shown very small positive correlations between female board members and…Continue reading100 Women: Do women on boards increase company profits?

"China, Russia and Turkey are among 49 countries that are ’non-investable’, according to an analysis of their potential for long-term…Continue readingCandriam: ESG analysis deems 49 countries ’non-investable.’

"To accurately gauge the latest attitudes, we surveyed more than 22,000 people from 30 countries who invest. We asked them…Continue readingThe global rise of sustainable investing — Schroders.

"Chinese companies that disclose their environmental, social and governance measures are outperforming on the stock market, data show." [COMMENTARY] There’s…Continue readingChina′s sustainable firms are starting to outperform.

"Twelve large investment consultants have joined forces to increase pressure on pension funds that are not taking environmental, social and…Continue reading[UK] Consultants pressure pension funds over ethical investment.

"Though DIY sustainable-ethical investing requires some work it can pay handsomely. The process is engaging and fun too. But the…Continue readingCanadian Money Saver publishes an article, "Do-It-Yourself Ethical Investing <em

"More than a quarter of North American institutions use environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards in their investment portfolios, and…Continue readingCatching The Wave: The Spread of ESG in Institutional Investment Portfolios.

"A coalition of institutional investors managing more than $1tn in assets is demanding that 60 of the world′s largest banks…Continue readingBig investors take aim at banks over climate change risk.

"Responsible Investment Week is dedicated to education and awareness about responsible investment (RI). The Responsible Investment Association (RIA) is coordinating…Continue readingResponsible Investment Week Canada, "make money responsibly." October 23-27, 2017.

"This resource is a concise guide for retail, non-accredited investors exploring investment options such as mutual funds, ETFs, and direct…Continue readingUS SIF Foundation Releases Resource Guide For Retail Investors: "Getting Started in Sustainable and Impact Investing."

"Reputation Institute has released the main findings of its 201 7 Global CSR RepTrak® 100 report, including the list of…Continue readingLEGO Group Leads Global Ranking of Best CSR Reputation.

"For food companies, water management is a business imperative like never before. And as risks of water scarcity and pollution…Continue readingCeres launches water use scorecards on affected companies.

"More than two-thirds of institutional investors are planning to increase investments related to tackling climate change, according to a new…Continue readingBig investors to put more money into tackling climate change.

"Ethical fund managers don′t have to be envious of the market-beating returns of so-called sin stocks. They should be able…Continue readingInvestors Can Be Ethical and Still Beat the Market, Study Says.

"The impact of climate change could hit global profits just as hard as the financial crisis and Schroders have launched…Continue readingRising carbon prices could slash company profits.

"80% [of investors] are interested in sustainable investments that can be customized to meet their interests and goals." [COMMENTARY] Morgan…Continue readingSustainable Signals: New Data from the Individual Investor–Morgan Stanley.

"These environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings ’do not tell the whole story’ and each set can provide very different…Continue readingPension funds need to look beyond ESG fund ratings.

Introductory DIY Ethical-Sustainable Investing Webinars. The next webinars are Saturday, September 30, 4 pm EST and Tuesday, October 10, 7…Continue reading

"Asset managers and major brokerages think there′s big money to be made shilling these funds to advisors, with the likes…Continue readingWhy FAs Are Still Reluctant to Jump on ESG Bandwagon.

"A growing movement of investors representing more than $5.2tn in assets under management have signed a pledge to divest some…Continue readingThe Carbon Clean 200 2017 Q3 Update is now available.