News and CommentariesSwitch to ESG indices has not pleased all European investors. January 19, 2022May 22, 2023admin“Not all professional fund buyers are happy with passive funds being repurposed as sustainable.” [COMMENTARY] When funds switch their goals,…Continue readingSwitch to ESG indices has not pleased all European investors.
News and CommentariesThe European Central Bank’s vision for green bond standards forgoes inclusivity. January 17, 2022May 1, 2023admin“The European Central Bank has suggested that the proposed EU Green Bond Standard (EU GBS) become mandatory for all green…Continue readingThe European Central Bank’s vision for green bond standards forgoes inclusivity.
News and CommentariesOpinion: Do ‘ethical’ pension funds have a private equity problem? January 12, 2022May 1, 2023admin“‘The people running public pension plans these days like to boast about their ‘ethical’ investment policies, for example when it…Continue readingOpinion: Do ‘ethical’ pension funds have a private equity problem?
News and CommentariesCan Global Regulators Save the ESG Movement From Itself? January 10, 2022May 22, 2023admin“Without state intervention and global standards, the environmental, social, and governance movement is a recipe for greenwashing and corporate deception.”…Continue readingCan Global Regulators Save the ESG Movement From Itself?
News and CommentariesThe Non-Performance Benefits of ESG Investing. January 3, 2022May 22, 2023admin“The above findings should not lead to questioning whether ESG strategies can offer substantial value to investors. Instead, they suggest…Continue readingThe Non-Performance Benefits of ESG Investing.
News and Commentaries4 Best ESG Stock Screeners. January 1, 2022May 1, 2023admin“While this list is a great starting point for any potential ESG investors, it’s essential to supplement it with your…Continue reading4 Best ESG Stock Screeners.
PodcastsHappy New Year! No podcast today. Next podcast January 14. December 31, 2021May 1, 2023adminHappy New Year everyone! I’m taking some time off and will begin podcasting again on Friday, January 14. May you…Continue readingHappy New Year! No podcast today. Next podcast January 14.
E-NewsletterDecember 2021 Newsletter December 30, 2021May 2, 2023adminNews & Commentaries by Ron Robins ————————————————————- Latest Podcasts: Cleantech Stocks, Carbon ETF to Buy Now. And, Best 2021 Renewable…Continue readingDecember 2021 Newsletter
News and CommentariesESG shares underperform oil and gas in 2021. December 30, 2021May 1, 2023admin“As of December 29, US giants Exxon and Chevron had added 48 per cent and 40 per cent respectively in…Continue readingESG shares underperform oil and gas in 2021.
News and CommentariesToday’s widely adopted ESG ratings and net-zero pledges are mostly worthless, two pioneers of sustainable investing say. December 28, 2021May 1, 2023admin“Scores of new funds are claiming to practice environmental, social and governance investing, but their managers are failing to put…Continue readingToday’s widely adopted ESG ratings and net-zero pledges are mostly worthless, two pioneers of sustainable investing say.