News & CommentariesFour facts about ESG beliefs and investor portfolios“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 portfoliosFebruary 2, 2025Corporate Ownership and ESG Performance“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 PerformanceFebruary 2, 2025Trump’s focus on fossil fuels risks sidelining U.S. in global renewable energy shift“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 shiftJanuary 25, 20252025 Global 100 list: World’s most sustainable companies are still betting on a greener world“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 worldJanuary 25, 2025Sustainability and ESG investments will keep expanding under Trump, analysts say“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 sayJanuary 20, 2025Why ESG initiatives need a solid economic foundation“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 foundationJanuary 17, 20251 2 3 … 201Next Page