Since 2002
Postings and Commentaries
by Ron Robins
Podcast: July 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks
July 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks. Includes articles on the top sustainable pharmaceutical companies, clean energy ETFs, and more!…
The Great ESG Investing Backlash
“While retail investors got spooked by the political noise, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and family offices quietly continued integrating…
Sustainable investing: how natural capital could outperform traditional assets
“Alejandro Litovsky, the founder and CEO of Earth Security, believes that respecting nature can help companies to think and invest…
Corporate Support for DEI Continues Among Investors and Companies
“Interestingly, these anti-DEI resolutions conveyed the exact opposite message, demonstrating that investors and companies alike believe that diversity has a…
Fund managers turn a blind eye to Gaza at their peril
“Scandal at Norway’s $1.9tn oil fund highlights risks for asset managers.” [COMMENTARY] In some ways, this divestment from Israel debate…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put weapons makers back in responsible investment funds
“Europe’s push to rebuild its defence sector is prompting some values-based investors to rethink military exclusions.” [COMMENTARY] This is my…
How an ESG-focused asset manager makes assessments
“Companies in the U.S. need to understand that supporting or exacerbating inequalities or raising social risks have real implications across…
AI and Ethics: A Double-Edged Sword for Wealth Management
“As AI becomes embedded in wealth management, ethical concerns around bias, transparency, and data privacy are surfacing that advisors and…
Green Bonds Crucial for Climate Finance but Face Multiple Challenges: IEEFA
“According to IEEFA, green bonds represented only 3% of the global bond market in 2024, with annual issuance crossing USD…
75% of 401(k) Participants Want Sustainable Investing, But Most Don’t Know It’s an Option: Morgan Stanley
“1) 75% of 401(k) participants express interest in sustainable investing, but only 36% are aware of relevant plan options. 2)…
Can investors earn more by looking to ESG investments in 2025?
“Is it possible for investors to earn more money by emphasising environmental, social, and governance investing in their portfolios? It…
The Cost of Conflict: Assessing Financial and Reputational Risks for Investors in the Gaza Conflict
“Companies like Caterpillar (bulldozers) and Amazon AWS (surveillance) face lawsuits, shareholder activism, and ethical scrutiny over alleged war crime ties.”…
In Periods Including Market Stress, ESG Provides Protection, Sustainalytics Study Shows
“Firms with lower ESG risk demonstrate greater financial resilience, particularly during periods of heightened market uncertainty.” [COMMENTARY] This study is…
How ESG Funds Learned to Love Weapons
“The war in Ukraine has turned long-held assumptions about ethical investing on their heads.” [COMMENTARY] Yes, some or even many…
The Humankind 100 Rankings for 2025
“The Humankind 100 companies are ranked based on Humankind Value, a proprietary metric that provides an estimate of the overall…
Is ESG Data Helping Investors? No. And Yes.
“Not everyone agrees about the usefulness of ESG information, but that doesn’t mean it should disappear.” [COMMENTARY] ‘Buyer Beware’ is…
Companies Are ‘Greenhushing’ Their Ongoing ESG Efforts. Here’s Why
“A new survey shared exclusively with Inc. shows that despite political hostility to environmental and other corporate social responsibility policies,…
‘Advisers should speak to clients about values rather than ESG’
“Charlie French, co-founder of Etcho, said: ‘Stop talking to clients about ESG; it is something that has been politicised. We…
Corporations Are Playing a Bigger Role in ESG Bonds
“Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) hasn’t lost traction after exploding in popularity after the 2020 pandemic. Corporations are playing a bigger role…
EU Nature Credits: A Green Gold Rush for Savvy Investors?
“The European Union’s push to monetize ecosystem preservation through tradable ‘nature credits’ is emerging as one of the most promising…
Why sustainable investments remain attractive
“Since the US reversed its climate policy, many question the future of sustainable investments. The UBS Chief Investment Office highlights…
