News and CommentariesInvestors May Turn to Proxy Voting to Convey ESG Preferences. May 11, 2021May 1, 2023admin“As ESG becomes increasingly relevant to investing, investors are realizing the power of active ownership as an investing strategy and…Continue readingInvestors May Turn to Proxy Voting to Convey ESG Preferences.
News and CommentariesESG does not generate outperformance, Scientific Beta warns. May 5, 2021May 1, 2023admin“‘The results show that the quality factors (high profitability and low investment) make pronounced positive return contributions to most types…Continue readingESG does not generate outperformance, Scientific Beta warns.
News and CommentariesSee Japan in a different light: How investors get ESG in world’s third-largest economy wrong. May 5, 2021May 1, 2023admin“Greenwashing is a persistent and growing problem in the ESG landscape. However, many companies in Japan suffer from this issue…Continue readingSee Japan in a different light: How investors get ESG in world’s third-largest economy wrong.
News and CommentariesDemand for minerals threatens clean energy rollout, IEA warns. May 5, 2021May 1, 2023admin“‘Looming mismatch’ between world’s climate ambitions and availability of necessary critical minerals, according to a new report.” [COMMENTARY] Most ethical…Continue readingDemand for minerals threatens clean energy rollout, IEA warns.
News and CommentariesESG metrics rest on sand, not granite. May 4, 2021May 1, 2023admin“The challenge of identifying metrics that drive ‘better’ or ‘worse’ ESG results.” [COMMENTARY] This is a good article that describes…Continue readingESG metrics rest on sand, not granite.
E-NewsletterApril 2021 Newsletter April 29, 2021May 2, 2023adminNews & Commentaries by Ron Robins ————————————————————- Latest Podcasts: Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus… And. Feel Good… Investments That…Continue readingApril 2021 Newsletter
News and CommentariesSixty-eight of 77 industries significantly affected by climate risk, SASB says. April 27, 2021May 1, 2023admin“SASB released an updated Climate Risk Technical Bulletin last week to help companies better understand how they can disclose climate…Continue readingSixty-eight of 77 industries significantly affected by climate risk, SASB says.
News and CommentariesEthical investing encourages consumers to invest more. April 27, 2021May 1, 2023admin“Latest research shows ESG finance encourages investors to leave less in cash.” [COMMENTARY] This shows that investors get excited about…Continue readingEthical investing encourages consumers to invest more.
News and CommentariesKeeping Promises? Carbon Risk (CR) Disclosure and Mutual Fund Portfolios. April 27, 2021May 1, 2023admin“Indeed, fund managers are sensitive to disclosures only in the presence of binding commitments to environment sustainability. Sustainable funds lower…Continue readingKeeping Promises? Carbon Risk (CR) Disclosure and Mutual Fund Portfolios.
News and CommentariesWall Street’s Trillion-Dollar ESG Club Comes With Huge Tax Perks. April 23, 2021May 1, 2023admin“Four banks pledge $6 trillion in sustainable finance, and the billions they’ll save in taxes is one of the benefits.”…Continue readingWall Street’s Trillion-Dollar ESG Club Comes With Huge Tax Perks.