Category: News and Commentaries

“In conclusion, the study shows that the anti-ESG proponents are increasing their voice through a higher volume of shareholder proposals in…Continue readingAnti-ESG Proposals Have Increased in Volume, but Fare Poorly

“We document four facts. First, investors generally expected ESG investments to underperform the market. Between mid-2021 and late-2023, the average…Continue readingFour facts about ESG beliefs and investor portfolios

“Does ownership matter?  With average holding periods of publicly-traded stock measured in months, share ownership may not effect firm’s long-term…Continue readingCorporate Ownership and ESG Performance

“The US risks losing ground in the growing renewable energy market as other countries invest heavily in solar, wind and…Continue readingTrump’s focus on fossil fuels risks sidelining U.S. in global renewable energy shift

“The green transition may face shifting political winds, but Global 100 companies are staying the course.” [COMMENTARY] This is my…Continue reading2025 Global 100 list: World’s most sustainable companies are still betting on a greener world

“The coming energy policy shift under President-elect Donald Trump and new regulations overseas are prompting investors to be more cautious,…Continue readingSustainability and ESG investments will keep expanding under Trump, analysts say

“Around 85% of the Chief Investment Officers surveyed for McKinsey said that ESG is an pivotal factor in their investment decisions.…Continue readingWhy ESG initiatives need a solid economic foundation

“Young investors’ zeal for ESG (environmental, social, and governance) began to wane in 2023. In the latest survey, conducted in…Continue readingYoung Investors’ Support for ESG Dropped Dramatically in 2024

“Definitions of what a green bond is must be streamlined urgently to attract funds needed for the green transition, the…Continue readingWorld must urgently streamline green bond ‘taxonomies’ – IFC

“In 2024, the main driver for participation by institutional investors in sustainable investing was demand from clients or other external…Continue readingLeading drivers among institutional investors for participating in sustainable investing in select regions worldwide in 2024