Category: News and Commentaries

"Interestingly, the top sustainable holdings differ by generation. Younger millennials invest in banking and finance (banks helping communities), housing and…Continue readingDo Investors and Advisors Have a Failure to Communicate?

"We do have a qualitative screen to catch companies that have had reputation concerns or behave as bad actors in…Continue readingWhy a Tobacco Company Made the 2018 100 Best Corporate Citizens List.

"Over the last five years, green companies generated higher returns than the broader stock market." [COMMENTARY]The study suggests the growth…Continue readingFTSE Russell Study Highlights Investment Opportunities in Green Economy.

"A lot of financial advisors say their clients just aren′t interested… That′s partly the conclusion of the 2018 Wealthmanagement.com survey…Continue reading(1) How Advisors View Socially Responsible Investing & (2) SRI: Where Are the Clients?

"Corporate Knights has decided once again, with sponsorship support from the Canadian Industry Partnership for Energy Conservation (CIPEC), to carry…Continue readingThe 2018 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada ranking.

"The global green economy now represents a total market share similar to that of the fossil fuel sector. That′s according…Continue readingGreen economy now ‘approximately same size as fossil fuel sector.′

"81% of Australia′s largest super funds are committed to responsible investment (up from 70% in 2016), and 62% report annually…Continue readingResponsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) reports big gains in funds interested in ESG.

"Some 92% of millennials agreed with the statement ’I care more about having a positive impact on society than doing…Continue readingMillennials are leading an investment revolution — here’s what makes their generation different.

"Investors bought £138m in ethical funds in March 2018 compared to just £32m at the same point last year, according…Continue readingEthical funds reach record high in the UK.

"ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing roadblocks in retirement plans should be removed, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the investigative…Continue readingUS government’s] GAO Urges Removal Of Roadblocks To ESG Investing In Retirement Plans.