News and CommentariesCurrent State of Assurance on Sustainability Reports. August 10, 2017May 1, 2023admin"Corporate sustainability reporting is becoming more widespread with each passing year, and with that growth comes the need for companies…Continue readingCurrent State of Assurance on Sustainability Reports.
News and CommentariesIntegrated Reporting: The South African Experience. August 10, 2017May 1, 2023admin"Few countries can claim that integrated reporting (IR) is common among domestic companies. An exception is South Africa, with many…Continue readingIntegrated Reporting: The South African Experience.
News and CommentariesNew study suggests screening for SRI costs 4.8% annually in stock performance. Is this an outlier? August 10, 2017May 1, 2023admin"Using a sample of 1000 firms from the U.S., Europe, and Asia, between 2005 and 2014, we find evidence for…Continue readingNew study suggests screening for SRI costs 4.8% annually in stock performance. Is this an outlier?<br
News and CommentariesThe race to embrace ESG ratings. August 10, 2017May 1, 2023admin"Major investment firms are snapping up environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings companies at a rapid clip — three hookups…Continue readingThe race to embrace ESG ratings.
News and CommentariesMillennials are driving a $9 trillion change in investing. August 10, 2017May 1, 2023admin"Millennials are driving the nearly $9 trillion sustainable investing market, according to a survey of 1,000 investors by Morgan Stanley’s…Continue readingMillennials are driving a $9 trillion change in investing.
News and Commentaries20 Undervalued, Sustainable Stocks — Morningstar. August 9, 2017May 1, 2023admin"We screened the Morningstar US Sustainability Index to find some undervalued stocks that score well on ESG metrics. Sustainability assessments…Continue reading20 Undervalued, Sustainable Stocks — Morningstar.
E-NewsletterJuly 2017 Newsletter July 30, 2017May 5, 2023adminNews & Commentaries by Ron Robins ————————————————————- Current State of Assurance on Sustainability Reports. “Corporate sustainability reporting is becoming more…Continue readingJuly 2017 Newsletter
News and CommentariesAre Sustainability Rankings Consistent Across Ratings Agencies? July 24, 2017May 1, 2023admin"As more and more companies begin to devote serious attention to sustainability reporting, many different systems of rating the depth…Continue readingAre Sustainability Rankings Consistent Across Ratings Agencies?
News and CommentariesPassive managers are increasingly interested in ESG. July 24, 2017May 1, 2023admin"Passive managers are no longer treating stewardship responsibilities as a ‘box-ticking′ exercise, but are actively looking to influence investee companies…Continue readingPassive managers are increasingly interested in ESG.
News and CommentariesTransition risk for oil & gas in a low carbon world. July 17, 2017May 1, 2023admin"This new analysis provides a way of understanding whether the supply options of the largest publicly traded oil and gas…Continue readingTransition risk for oil & gas in a low carbon world.