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“As a provider of data and analytics, we help equip investors with the tools and insights to understand changing market dynamics, the evolution of a sustainable global economy and to assess associated risks and opportunities.” [COMMENTARY] Though not well known to US investors, the LSEG Group in London is one of the world’s prominent influencers in global financial markets. It also has…

“Companies and financial institutions are not moving fast enough to address nature loss despite the growing threat it poses to profits, economic growth and global supply chains, the U.N.’s ‌biodiversity chief told Reuters.” [COMMENTARY] Many industries can be affected by nature loss: Think of the fires in North America and their impacts on the lumber industry. Or loss of sea life for our food.…

“Asset managers launched a record low number of sustainable funds in the second quarter, as weak returns, steady investor withdrawals, and tighter regulation pushed firms to close products and rethink how they sell sustainability… Faced with the political climate, many firms now frame their funds around resilience, energy security, and risk rather than saving the planet.” [COMMENTARY] Since funds…

“The return to positive flows was concentrated in a small group of passive ETFs tied to electrification, grid infrastructure and renewable energy, areas directly benefiting from AI-driven power demand and growing energy security concerns.” [COMMENTARY] The excitement of everything surrounding AI has captured the interest of ethical and sustainable investors, and this is largely the reason for the…

“In her groundbreaking book Enlightened Bottom Line, Jenna Nicholas explores the powerful intersection of spirituality, business, and investing—an intersection often overlooked in a world driven by profit. Drawing on moving stories of investors, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are living out this integration, along with cutting-edge research, Nicholas reveals how spiritual wisdom can guide ethical…

News & Commentaries by Ron Robins ————————————————————- New July Podcast:  July 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks ————————————————————- BT Explainer| Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index: What it is, which companies are included and more. “Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index: The weight of each stock is based on its market value. This makes it easy for asset managers to create ethical Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) or…

July 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks. Includes articles on the top sustainable pharmaceutical companies, clean energy ETFs, and more! By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 169, July 31, 2026 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 169, published on July 31, 2026, titled “July 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks.” Now, before I begin, I want to apologize if my voice at…

“Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index: The weight of each stock is based on its market value. This makes it easy for asset managers to create ethical Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) or index funds.” {COMMENTARY] From Wikipedia, Ahimsa is the ancient Indian principle of nonviolence that applies to actions toward all living beings. It is a key virtue in Jainism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. In the Ahimsa Index,…

“We analyze more than 15,000 disclosure documents issued by over 2,100 Russell 3000 firms, covering more than 11,000 company-year observations spanning 1998 to 2023.” [COMMENTARY] What this study finds is that there is wide variability of what is reported and how it is reported. What Sustainability Disclosures Actually Disclose, Hajin Kim (University of Chicago Law School), July 20, 2026, Harvard…

“By leveraging innovative reporting methods that combine financial and non-financial criteria, companies are overhauling their strategies to protect long-term corporate value.” [COMMENTARY] Companies need to quantify and have their ESG, sustainability and CSR data verified by outside independent consultants. Hence, the consulting boom. I’ve been talking about this since the 1970s. When you read…

“Businesses are urging Congress to strip a measure from a bill that would restrict defense contractors from issuing dividends or buying back their stock.” [COMMENTARY] A huge part of US stock market gains are due to stock buybacks — and instead of plowing profits so employed into business expansion. When investors receive funds from stock buybacks, they usually buy more stocks! Many people in the…

“Advances in large language models are making rigorous sustainability analysis dramatically faster and cheaper, allowing investors and other stakeholders to connect companies’ disclosed environmental and social risks directly to financial performance in a matter of hours rather than weeks.” [COMMENTARY] For years, companies and investors alike have wondered how to measure the materiality of ESG…

“Renewables Remain the Lowest-Cost New-Build Generation Despite Rising Cost Pressures, Lazard’s 2026 Levelized Cost of Energy+ Report Finds.” [COMMENTARY] If you listen to the US administration or many leading investment industry talking heads, you would think renewable energy is defunct. Well, this report and others on this subject say otherwise! American sustainable investors should gain…

“Griggs cites IRENA data showing most new renewables are cheaper than fossil fuels, with solar now 41% cheaper and onshore wind 53% cheaper.” [COMMENTARY] If the US wants to compete with China — eventually — on power production and costs — particularly to power the massive new data centres — it will need to heavily rely on renewable energy and battery storage expansion! Study after study shows…

“Subversive Markets Lab LLC has filed with the SEC to launch two new ETFs designed to track major U.S. indexes while excluding companies founded, controlled, or led by Elon Musk.” [COMMENTARY] This post might seem somewhat unusual for this site; however, I’ve previously discussed the ethics of Elon Musk’s absolute control of SpaceX. He controls 79% of SpaceX’s voting shares with just 42% of the…

“Corporate Social Responsibility is a comprehensive academic text that examines the ethical, social, and environmental responsibilities of business organizations in a globalized economy.” For more information, visit Corporate Social Responsibility, by Dr. Vikas Pratap Singh, Dr. Syed Kumail Sajjad, Dr. S. Saravanan, Dr. Manisha Sharma. February 3, 20206, BR Publications.

“Corporate Social Responsibility: Theories, Strategies, and Innovations for a Sustainable Future is a comprehensive, multi-authored scholarly volume that examines corporate social responsibility (CSR) across its theoretical, strategic, operational, and emergent dimensions. Positioned at the intersection of institutional theory, stakeholder capitalism, environmental governance, digital…