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.…
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…
New Investor Tool Reveals How 6,000 Mutual Funds and ETFs Scored on Social Justice
“As You Sow today released Social Justice Funds, a free online platform scoring thousands of investment funds on racial justice,…
Greenhushing: When Companies Don’t Want To Publicize Their Climate Progress
“At first glance, it seems as if lots of companies are reneging on their original net zero goals. But a…
How ESG Tokenization Platforms Are Transforming the Future of Sustainable Investing in Web3?
“Reimagining sustainable investing through blockchain-powered ESG tokenization in the Web3 era.” [COMMENTARY] The era of tokenization of assets, both tangible…
The Most Ethical Companies in America [2025 Survey]
“More than 3,000 people across the country weighed in on which brands in their state they feel actually share their…
EU Parliament Rejects Rollback in Sustainability Reporting
“The ‘omnibus’ directive was introduced in February 2025 and, if approved, would have exempted 80% of companies that were originally…
What Sustainable Investors Got Wrong — And Why It Is Still the Future of Finance
“What we have found over the years is that so-called sustainable investing, when executed in the context of rigorous, long-term…
More than just good ethics: new research links corporate diversity to better investment decisions
“When we talk about diversity in business, it’s usually in moral or social terms – fairness, inclusion and representation. But…
Shareholder Activism: Ten Trends for 2026
“Shareholder activism is at record levels and is no longer limited to the “proxy season.” Dozens of U.S. activist situations…
Top 10: Renewable Energy Manufacturers
“Widespread adoption of solar and wind technologies continues to expand renewable generation capacity, which in turn supports global decarbonisation and…
Why ESG Scores Are Moving the $4 Trillion Municipal Bond Market
“New Wharton research shows that investors pay more for bonds with ESG scores. For issuers that stay silent, the cost…
Investors Still Prioritizing ESG
“The fanfare and hoopla surrounding environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing seen several years ago has largely waned, but that…
SEC Chairman Suggests Path to Eliminating Most Shareholder Proposals
“The SEC may be open to eliminating the ability of shareholders to submit precatory shareholder proposals to companies incorporated in…
Green Stocks Are Beating World’s Biggest Trades, Even Gold
“The S&P Global Clean Energy Transition Index has surged close to 50% since US President Donald Trump’s April tariff announcements…

