News & Commentaries
ESG — A Defense, A Critique, And A Way Forward: An Evidence-Driven Pragmatic Perspective.
“The evidence against claims related to ‘woke’ capitalism is thin. Both sides of the ESG debate make valid points while…
Can High ESG Ratings Help Sustain Dividend Growth?
“To summarize, the analysis found that companies with higher initial ESG ratings experience greater subsequent stability of dividends and a…
On ESG Investing, The Economist Offers The Right Diagnosis But A Faulty Prescription.
“Rather than proposing improved definitions and metrics based on better data, The Economist argues that ‘it is better to focus…
Doing Good: Where Sustainable Investing Gets It Wrong.
“A high sustainability rating does not necessarily equate to real sustainability impact (and profit).” [COMMENTARY]The article’s authors suggest that “investors…
What’s wrong with ESG ratings?
“‘Is it possible for companies to effectively report on the vast number of potential stakeholder-related metrics that would be required…
How regulations are moving ESG into the risk and compliance field.
“New regulatory rule-making around disclosure could push companies and financial services firms to move their ESG activities under the oversight…

