News & Commentaries by Ron Robins ————————————————————- Bloomberg CEO Believes ESG To Be ’Fundamental To Equity market Analysis.’ – [COMMENTARY]“Grauer [Bloomberg CEO] said: ’We believe this [incorporation of ESG] will be a long term growth area for us. We′ve really only just begun. Look at the eco system of risk that climate change presents ……

News & Commentaries by Ron Robins ————————————————————- Ceres Says Canadian Oil Sands Have Significant Financial & Environmental Risks. – [COMMENTARY]“While public attention is focused on widespread environmental and financial damage from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, a new Ceres report released today shows that the environmental and financial risks of producing oil in Canada’s…

News & Commentaries by Ron Robins ————————————————————- Vatican Backs First Christian Stock Index–Stoxx Europe Christian Index. –[COMMENTARY]“The Stoxx Europe Christian Index comprises 533 European companies that only derive revenues from sources approved ’according to the values and principles of the Christian religion’… A committee, which Stoxx says includes representatives of the Vatican, screens shares, which…

News & Commentaries by Ron Robins ————————————————————- Ethisphere Announces Its 2010 Rankings Of The World’s Most Ethical Companies. – [COMMENTARY]“The World′s Most Ethical Companies designation recognizes companies that truly go beyond making statements about doing business ’ethically’ and translate those words into action. WME honorees demonstrate real and sustained ethical leadership within their industries, putting…

News & Commentaries by Ron Robins ————————————————————- Swiss Fund Manager Vontobel Says Sustainable Investment In Asia Could Climb From Current US$20 Billion Up To US$4,000 Billion By 2015. – [COMMENTARY]“In addition, the study examines on the one side the tremendous pace of change in social, environmental and corporate governance standards in the region and on…

News & Commentaries by Ron Robins ————————————————————- 65% Of US SRI Funds Outperformed Market Benchmarks In 2009. – [COMMENTARY]“A review of 160 socially responsible mutual funds from 22 members of the Social Investment Forum (SIF) finds that the vast majority of the funds — 65 percent — outperformed their benchmarks in calendar year 2009, most…