News and CommentariesS&P ditches ESG debt rating scores amid criticism August 8, 2023admin“S&P Global will no longer give scores to corporate borrowers on ESG factors, amid criticism from political groups and questions…Continue readingS&P ditches ESG debt rating scores amid criticism
News and CommentariesGreen and social bonds ‘not more risky’ than conventional bonds August 8, 2023admin“The credit risk of a GSS bond is identical to that of a conventional bond from the same issuer, and…Continue readingGreen and social bonds ‘not more risky’ than conventional bonds
News and CommentariesThe incredible shrinking climate ambitions of the world’s largest asset managers August 3, 2023admin“InfluenceMap says the number of asset managers carrying out ‘truly ambitious and effective climate stewardship practices’ has shrunk by 45%…Continue readingThe incredible shrinking climate ambitions of the world’s largest asset managers
News and CommentariesBlackRock, State Street scramble to manage greenwashing risk August 3, 2023admin“The Financial Services Council held an urgent phone hookup with members this week to discuss their vulnerability to prosecution for…Continue readingBlackRock, State Street scramble to manage greenwashing risk
News and CommentariesGreenwashing lessons for investment managers August 2, 2023admin“Legislation and guidelines set by the EU in respect of ESG, like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Taxonomy…Continue readingGreenwashing lessons for investment managers
News and CommentariesIt’s Not Just Wildfires and Hurricanes: Extreme Heat Is a Silent Killer for Companies August 2, 2023admin“Extreme heat could account for 65% of North America’s productivity losses by 2030, Sustainalytics says.” [COMMENTARY] This research provides some…Continue readingIt’s Not Just Wildfires and Hurricanes: Extreme Heat Is a Silent Killer for Companies
News and CommentariesIndia to emerge as global renewable energy powerhouse with fastest growing capacity August 1, 2023August 1, 2023admin“India is poised to establish itself as one of the largest solar module manufacturers in the world and is witnessing…Continue readingIndia to emerge as global renewable energy powerhouse with fastest growing capacity
News and CommentariesThe Green Gold Rush: Rising Investments in Geologic Hydrogen July 31, 2023admin“Recently, we reported on a discovery in France that unearthed a massive geologic natural hydrogen deposit in the Lorraine region, a find…Continue readingThe Green Gold Rush: Rising Investments in Geologic Hydrogen
E-NewsletterJuly 2023 Newsletter July 30, 2023adminNews & Commentaries by Ron Robins ————————————————————- New Podcasts: The Sustainable Stocks The Rich Invest In! And, These ESG Stocks Are…Continue readingJuly 2023 Newsletter
News and CommentariesHow ISSB standards boost corporate ESG strategies July 29, 2023admin“These new standards provide industry-specific factors and disclosure standards that are going to help companies as they adopt these standards.…Continue readingHow ISSB standards boost corporate ESG strategies