How solar can become the world′s largest source of electricity. “One, with the right policies in place, solar could be the largest provider of global electricity by 2050…. The second interesting bit is that IEA [International Energy Agency] has gotten much more bullish on PV [photovoltaic], even since May. The agency now sees it providing…

U.S., int′l equities show greatest ESG growth potential. “Most asset managers believe that investors′ heightened focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies is a long-term ’secular’ trend, according to a new report. Cerulli Associates discloses this finding in its August 2014 edition of ’The Cerulli Edge: U.S. Monthly Product Trends.’ Asset managers surveyed by…

The carbon taxes we’re already paying. “The world’s 3,000 biggest companies, according to a U.N. Environment Program report, cause $2.15 trillion in annual environmental costs, most of which are not accounted for in their profit/loss statements.” [COMMENTARY] This is a good article describing the carbon ’taxes’ that we’re already paying and asks who should pay…

New Web Tool Provides Easy Access to SEC Climate Change Disclosure from 3,000 Public Companies. “Ceres and CookESG Research today launched a free, easy to use web tool for accessing climate change-related disclosures in company filings with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission, which issued formal climate disclosure guidance in 2010. Available at www.ceres.org/secsearchtool, the tool…

Canada, participate in Responsible Investment Week, May 26-30, 2014, Toronto & Vancouver. “The Responsible Investment Association (RIA) is proud to launch Canada′s first annual Responsible Investment Week – a week dedicated to education and awareness about responsible investment (RI). Join us. Learn more about managing the risks presented by environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.…

GMI Ratings′ Study Finds That Only Ten Percent of S&P 500 Companies Disclose Specific Sustainability Targets in Executive Compensation Plans. “Energy and utility companies lead the way in tying sustainability metrics to executive compensation, while telecommunications, technology and cyclical consumer goods and services companies trail behind.” [COMMENTARY] Actually, compared to just a few years ago this…