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Podcast: AI Stocks to Buy Now
April 4, 2025
AI Stocks to Buy Now – includes analysts’ top 15 small and 3 large-cap stocks that may interest ethical investors.…Continue readingPodcast: AI Stocks to Buy Now

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
Competitive Pressure and ESG
November 20, 2023
“A firm’s exposure to competition is negatively associated with its ESG performance. We measure domestic competitive pressure by product market…Continue readingCompetitive Pressure and ESG
Making ESG Real: A Return to Values-Driven Investing
November 20, 2023
“As environmental, social, and governance strategies continue to face ill-informed attacks by conservative politicians, Making ESG Real assesses sincere critiques…Continue readingMaking ESG Real: A Return to Values-Driven Investing
Global Survey of ESG Regulations for Asset Managers – ESG and the Sustainable Economy Handbook
November 20, 2023
“In the latest chapter of the ESG and the Sustainable Economy Handbook, our lawyers—located in the Americas (the United States),…Continue readingGlobal Survey of ESG Regulations for Asset Managers – ESG and the Sustainable Economy Handbook
CFA Institute-Led Group Publishes New Definitions for Responsible Investment
November 10, 2023
“The new definitions aim to provide language for investors that allows them to communicate their responsible investment practices accurately and consistently, according to…Continue readingCFA Institute-Led Group Publishes New Definitions for Responsible Investment
Return ESG to ‘common-sense’ values investing
November 10, 2023
“While an ill-informed ESG backlash continues to dominate some corners of the globe, in other parts another debate is taking place:…Continue readingReturn ESG to ‘common-sense’ values investing
Clean energy is the future, but stocks aren’t acting like it. Here’s why.
November 6, 2023
“Despite growing calls for an accelerated global shift to clean energy, stocks in the sector vastly underperforming the broader market.…Continue readingClean energy is the future, but stocks aren’t acting like it. Here’s why.

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Since 2002

Key Recent News & Commentaries

Podcast: AI Stocks to Buy Now

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

Competitive Pressure and ESG

Making ESG Real: A Return to Values-Driven Investing

Global Survey of ESG Regulations for Asset Managers – ESG and the Sustainable Economy Handbook

CFA Institute-Led Group Publishes New Definitions for Responsible Investment

Return ESG to ‘common-sense’ values investing

Clean energy is the future, but stocks aren’t acting like it. Here’s why.

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