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Podcast: Top Sustainable REITS, EV Companies, and More
December 13, 2024
Top Sustainable REITS, EV Companies, and More. Also, here see Newsweek’s ‘America’s Most Responsible Companies’. Next podcast January 10, 2025. Transcript…Continue readingPodcast: Top Sustainable REITS, EV Companies, and More

Who Made Newsweek’s 2024 List of America’s Most Responsible Companies?
January 28, 2024
“We’ve culled through the 600 companies to find the beauty brands, personal care players, suppliers and retailers who made the…Continue readingWho Made Newsweek’s 2024 List of America’s Most Responsible Companies?
The Clean Energy Transition May Be Cheaper Than We Thought
January 28, 2024
“Cost estimates leave out some of the savings of using less fossil fuels, new analysis says.” [COMMENTARY] Let’s hope this…Continue readingThe Clean Energy Transition May Be Cheaper Than We Thought
The Impact of ESG Risk on Stocks
January 18, 2024
“This article examines the impact of ESG risk on US stocks through the lens of Sustainalytics’ ESG risk-rating measure over…Continue readingThe Impact of ESG Risk on Stocks
The Global 100 list: How the world’s most sustainable corporations are driving the green transition
January 17, 2024
“Now in its 20th year, the Global 100 ranking reveals that corporate leaders  are pouring more of their revenues into…Continue readingThe Global 100 list: How the world’s most sustainable corporations are driving the green transition
A New Survey Finds Dropping ESG Support Among Young Investors
January 17, 2024
“In just one year, the percentage of those ages 18 to 41 who said they were “very concerned about environmental…Continue readingA New Survey Finds Dropping ESG Support Among Young Investors
A new “world first” gold standard for EU green bonds
January 17, 2024
“As part of the European Commission’s strategy for financing the transition to a sustainable economy, the EU has been debating…Continue readingA new “world first” gold standard for EU green bonds
Big U.S. Fund Companies Retreat on Support for ESG Proxy Votes
January 14, 2024
“More ‘no’ votes by U.S. funds on key ESG resolutions contrasts with continued backing from European money managers.” [COMMENTARY] This…Continue readingBig U.S. Fund Companies Retreat on Support for ESG Proxy Votes
Green Investments Begin To Pay Off For Big Banks
January 11, 2024
“For the second year in a row, global banks made more money from green investments like underwriting bonds and providing…Continue readingGreen Investments Begin To Pay Off For Big Banks
Four trends shaping sustainable finance’s future in 2024
January 3, 2024
‘The last 12 months have revealed a growing standoff between governments, civil society organizations and climate scientists on one hand,…Continue readingFour trends shaping sustainable finance’s future in 2024
Md. comptroller: Climate risk is an investment risk, so why is Congress trying to prevent me from considering it?
December 29, 2023
“As Michael Bloomberg, noted, ‘anti-[environmental, corporate and government] crusaders position themselves as defenders of the free market. But they are…Continue readingMd. comptroller: Climate risk is an investment risk, so why is Congress trying to prevent me from considering it?
Is the ESG Investment Bubble Bursting?
December 29, 2023
“ESG funds are experiencing a decrease in new inflows and increased closures due to underperformance and investor withdrawal. Regulatory tightening,…Continue readingIs the ESG Investment Bubble Bursting?
Bank of England Takes Strides Towards Green Investments
December 23, 2023
“In a significant move, it has integrated climate considerations into its corporate bond purchase scheme. The decision has been taken…Continue readingBank of England Takes Strides Towards Green Investments
Making oil is more profitable than saving the planet. These numbers tell the story
December 19, 2023
“20% to 50%. That’s the internal rate of return — the money a company will make off the capital it…Continue readingMaking oil is more profitable than saving the planet. These numbers tell the story
Top 10 ESG Developments for 2023
December 13, 2023
“2023 saw terms like “ESG,” “greenwashing,” and “circular economy” come into common use. We also saw a tsunami of other…Continue readingTop 10 ESG Developments for 2023
Unlocking the Hidden Potential in ESG Data
December 7, 2023
“Being at the forefront of tackling the complex and challenging ESG data landscape presents unique opportunities for investors by helping…Continue readingUnlocking the Hidden Potential in ESG Data
America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024
December 7, 2023
“For the fifth year in a row, Newsweek has partnered with global research and data firm Statista for our annual list of…Continue readingAmerica’s Most Responsible Companies 2024
Can I invest sustainably across my portfolio?
November 28, 2023
“The sustainability transition is not just driven by policy, as investors and corporations alike are integrating SI into their portfolios…Continue readingCan I invest sustainably across my portfolio?
ESG and Passive Investing Do Not Mix
November 28, 2023
“The complex, long-term nature of sustainable investing makes it inherently an active management discipline.” [COMMENTARY] I like what this writer…Continue readingESG and Passive Investing Do Not Mix
Asset Managers Quietly Add ‘ESG’ to Portfolios of Defense Stocks
November 28, 2023
“At the end of the third quarter, 1,238 funds claiming to “promote” environmental, social and good governance goals held stocks…Continue readingAsset Managers Quietly Add ‘ESG’ to Portfolios of Defense Stocks
What to look for when investing in green, social, and sustainability bonds
November 25, 2023
“The emergence of sustainable bonds as an asset class has been relatively rapid, and the spectrum of different classifications of…Continue readingWhat to look for when investing in green, social, and sustainability bonds

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Since 2002

Key Recent News & Commentaries

Podcast: Top Sustainable REITS, EV Companies, and More

Who Made Newsweek’s 2024 List of America’s Most Responsible Companies?

The Clean Energy Transition May Be Cheaper Than We Thought

The Impact of ESG Risk on Stocks

The Global 100 list: How the world’s most sustainable corporations are driving the green transition

A New Survey Finds Dropping ESG Support Among Young Investors

A new “world first” gold standard for EU green bonds

Big U.S. Fund Companies Retreat on Support for ESG Proxy Votes

Green Investments Begin To Pay Off For Big Banks

Four trends shaping sustainable finance’s future in 2024

Md. comptroller: Climate risk is an investment risk, so why is Congress trying to prevent me from considering it?

Is the ESG Investment Bubble Bursting?

Bank of England Takes Strides Towards Green Investments

Making oil is more profitable than saving the planet. These numbers tell the story

Top 10 ESG Developments for 2023

Unlocking the Hidden Potential in ESG Data

America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024

Can I invest sustainably across my portfolio?

ESG and Passive Investing Do Not Mix

Asset Managers Quietly Add ‘ESG’ to Portfolios of Defense Stocks

What to look for when investing in green, social, and sustainability bonds

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