“To what extent is the greenness merely a gimmick to adorn standard corporate borrowing? How much of it is legit?…Continue readingGreen bonds are bunkum (See my commentary on this article)

“Investment flows into funds that focus on transitioning companies from ‘brown’ to ‘green’ technologies have nearly doubled those into purely…Continue readingEU investors double down on transition-focused funds amid ESG scrutiny

“A recent report from CDP has illuminated the growing centrality of ESG ratings in the strategic frameworks of financial institutions…Continue reading85% of banks rely on ESG ratings for financial strategy, reveals CDP report

“Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine has resulted in a profound shift in the way defense stocks are viewed by mission-driven fund…Continue readingDefense stocks in an ESG portfolio? A profound — and controversial — shift seems to be underway

“The days of equating ESG with the blacklisting of commodities are over, it seems.” [COMMENTARY] ESG fund managers and investors…Continue readingGoldman Analysis Sheds Light on Rise of Commodities in ESG