The World’s Most Ethical Companies. Articles covered:&nbsp; “The 10 most innovative companies in corporate social responsibility of 2022”; “5 Must-See Picks Just Added to RBC's ESG Darlings List”; “3 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in March” and more! Stocks covered include Sweetgreen, Lululemon, SolarEdge Technologies Inc., Johnson Controls PLC, Enphase Energy Inc., and more PODCAST: The Most Ethical Companies and Best Renewables Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 79, March 25, 2022 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 79 published on March 25, 2022, titled “The Most Ethical Companies and Best Renewables” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and often bonus material – at this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in this podcast. The opinions given are purely those of the article’s author or authors or sponsoring entity. Also, if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. The Most Ethical Companies and Best Renewables Hey, I’m always happy to report on this list,  by Ethisphere. Here’s some of their commentary about the list. Quote. “The World’s Most Ethical Companies historically outperform their peers and competitors financially, demonstrating a tangible ROI for doing the right thing. The connection between good ethical practices and financial performance, called the Ethics Premium, has been tracked for 16 years… In 2022,&nbsp;136 organizations&nbsp;are recognized for their unwavering commitment to business integrity.&nbsp; The honorees span&nbsp;22 countries&nbsp;and&nbsp;45 industries.” End quote. Among the top companies are Apple, IBERDROLA, Accenture, ADM, and Aptiv.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. The Most Ethical Companies and Best Renewables Next. Following on the theme of great ethical companies is an article titled . It’s by . It appeared on fastcompany.com. However, only 3 of the 10 companies are public. Here are the public companies with brief quotes from Mr. Clendaniel on each one. “1) SWEETGREEN () The fast-casual salad chain&nbsp;&nbsp;set an aggressive goal to be carbon-neutral by 2027, assessing its entire supply chain to look for places to cut emissions. That information has allowed it to label some of its menu offerings as having the lowest emissions to produce, letting customers make climate-friendly choices when they order—all of which have seen increased popularity. 2) LULULEMON () On top of initiatives to help recycle and reuse its clothing,&nbsp;, the athletic apparel company, has taken big steps to re-create the process of making them entirely. Last May, it debuted its Earth Dye collection, relying on plant waste from beets and oranges rather than synthetic dyes. It’s partnered with companies to experiment with using lab-grown polyester made out of carbon emissions and to incorporate lab-grown leather—Lululemon is a founding member of the Mylo Consortium devoted to using mycelium, a mushroom’s root structure, as a viable material alternative—into its fashions. In July 2021, the company made yoga accessories such as a mat and bags incorporating Mylo. Lululemon also invested in the bioengineering company Genomatica to find new ways to create plant-based fabrics such as a plant-based nylon. 3) ZOETIS () COVID-19 hasn’t just infected millions of humans; it’s also been found in household pets, livestock, and wild animals. While scientists raced to find a vaccine to protect humans from the virus, animal health company&nbsp;&nbsp;was working on a similar process, resulting in an...

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Buy These ESG Stocks, Say Analysts Articles covered: “Which Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy Now? 3 Top Picks” by Tezcan Gecgil; “My 3 Best Stock Split Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever” by Danny Vena; “iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF: Key Themes” by Michael A. Gayed. Companies reviewed include: Blink Charging, Brookfield Renewable Partners, Clearway Energy, and Nvidia PODCAST: Buy These ESG Stocks, Say Analysts Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 80, April 8, 2022 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 80 published on April 8, 2022, titled “Buy These ESG Stocks, Say Analysts” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in this podcast. Furthermore, if you’re concerned about the ESG and sustainability ratings of any stock or fund included in this podcast, check your broker’s online site for such information. If your broker doesn’t have this information, signup for free with Morningstar and you can gain access to company and fund ESG-sustainability ratings. Please note, that I receive no compensation from Morningstar or anyone else covered in these podcasts. Also, if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Buy These ESG Stocks, Say Analysts Now, the first article I want to talk about is titled  by , an InvestorPlace Contributor. Here are some quotes by Mr. Gecgill on each of the three companies... “1) Blink Charging&nbsp;(NASDAQ:) Blink Charging&nbsp;operates&nbsp;&nbsp;(EV) charging equipment and networked EV charging services. It offers over 30,000 charging ports in more than a dozen countries. Blink Charging released&nbsp;&nbsp;on March 10. Revenue increased 224% year-over-year (YOY) to a record $7.95 million. Net loss widened to $19 million, or 45 cents per share, compared to $7.9 million in the prior-year quarter. Cash and equivalents ended the period at $175 million. Management attributes its impressive top-line growth to increasing brand recognition for its EV charging technology. Blink sold 3,733 charging stations during the quarter, representing a 253% YOY increase. In addition, services revenue increased 471% YOY. Management continues to grow its charger network with new partners and overseas expansion as well. As with most long-term growth stories, Blink is a volatile stock. It’s down almost 40% over the past year. Shares are trading at 54.7 times trailing sales. The 12-month median price forecast for Blink stock&nbsp;. 2) Brookfield Renewable Partners&nbsp;(NYSE:) … operates one of the world’s largest pure-play renewable power platforms. Its portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind and&nbsp;, plus storage facilities. Brookfield released&nbsp;&nbsp;on Feb. 4. Revenue increased 15% YOY to $1.1 billion. Funds from operations (FFO)&nbsp;increased&nbsp;6.5% YOY to $214 million, generating a record FFO per unit of 33 cents. Cash and equivalents ended the period at $764 million. The company&nbsp;2021&nbsp;with an operational capacity of 21 gigawatts. In addition, it has&nbsp;an enormous&nbsp;development pipeline of 62 gigawatts. Hydroelectric power accounts for&nbsp;more than half&nbsp;of its revenue. Meanwhile, solar and wind&nbsp;power are expected see further&nbsp;growth in the coming years. Brookfield Renewable Partners stock currently offers a generous&nbsp;3.1% dividend yield.&nbsp;Management targets sustained 12% to 15% returns annually, as well as a yearly distribution growth of 5% to 9%. This renewable energy stock is up nearly 14% so far in 2022. Shares are trading at 2.7 times...

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Great Cleantech Stocks and Faith-Based Funds covers articles: “3 Cleantech Stocks to Buy for a Greener Portfolio” and “Sunrun: 3 Trades For Investors Seeking Solar Energy Exposure” both by Tezcan Gecgil; “Religious investors who want to buy into companies that uphold their beliefs have these options” by Russ Wiles; and links to nine other articles PODCAST: Great Cleantech Stocks and Faith-Based Funds Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 81, April 22, 2022 Hello, Ron Robins here. Hope everyone is thinking how their investments are impacting the climate on this Earth Day! Anyhow, welcome to my podcast episode 81 published on April 22, 2022, titled “Great Cleantech Stocks and Faith-Based Funds” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in this podcast. Furthermore, if you’re concerned about the ESG and sustainability ratings of any stock or fund included in this podcast, check your broker’s online site for such information. If your broker doesn’t have this information, signup for free with Morningstar and you can gain access to company and fund ESG-sustainability ratings. Please note, that I receive no compensation from Morningstar or anyone else covered in these podcasts. Also, if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Great Cleantech Stocks Despite the recent turmoil in renewable energy stocks, many analysts remain positive about them over the next few years. In this light,  on investorplace.com has this article titled  as well as the article following this. Here’s some of what Ms. Gecgil had to say on each stock in this article. “1) Ameresco&nbsp;(NYSE:) It is a leading clean technology integrator offering energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. The company works with government and private enterprises, serving customers ranging from airports and industrial installations to&nbsp;hospitals&nbsp;and schools. Ameresco released&nbsp;&nbsp;on Feb. 28. Revenue increased 32% year-over-year (YOY) to almost $416 million. Adjusted net income came in at $26.7 million, or 50 cents per diluted share, up from $23 million in the prior-year quarter. Cash and equivalents ended the period at $87 million. The group’s&nbsp;energy assets&nbsp;generated&nbsp;more than half of the profits in 2021. Analysts suggest the entry into utility-scale battery storage solutions represents a significant long-term growth opportunity. In addition, the integrator boasts a solid backlog worth more than $5 billion. Ameresco stock is down 32% year-to-date (YTD). Shares are trading at 30 times forward earnings and 2.5 times trailing sales. Meanwhile, the 12-month median price forecast for Ameresco stock&nbsp;. 2)&nbsp;ON Semiconductor&nbsp;(NASDAQ:) It&nbsp;provides&nbsp;&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;intelligent&nbsp;sensors for cleantech industries. The chipmaker generates two-thirds of its revenue from automotive and industrial end markets, primarily from&nbsp;&nbsp;(EVs). ON Semiconductor&nbsp;announced&nbsp;&nbsp;on Feb. 7. The company posted record quarterly revenue of $1.85 billion, up 27% YOY. Adjusted net income stood at $478 million, or $1.09 per diluted share, up from $147 million a year ago. Cash and equivalents ended the period at $1.38 billion. Overall, gross margin improved from 33% in 2020 to 40% in 2021. Free cash flow soared 167% YOY to $1.38 billion. Meanwhile, management has signed&nbsp;agreements that will see&nbsp;committed revenue growth of more than $2.6 billion through 2024. Like many other...

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Best Clean Energy Stocks and Funds articles include: “4 ETFs targeting clean water, wind energy, the smart grid — and one that has them all”; “Best renewable energy to watch out for in 2022”; “3 Alternative Energy Stocks to Watch As Wind Power Expands”; and “2 Renewables Stocks That Could Have You Seeing Green”. Seven more! Podcast: Best Clean Energy Stocks and Funds Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 82, May 6, 2022 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 82 published on May 6, 2022, titled “Best Clean Energy Stocks and Funds” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. Also, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Best Clean Energy Stocks and Funds So let’s begin with this article titled  by  It appeared on marketwatch.com. Here are some quotes from Ms. Koning Beals on each of her four recommendations. “For some investment advisers and stock-pickers, so-called green investing is far from just a feel-good move… One such investment adviser is&nbsp;Daniel&nbsp;Milan&nbsp;of&nbsp;Cornerstone Financial Services&nbsp;in Southfield, Michigan… 1) Is First Trust Water ETF&nbsp;() The fund holds 36 of the largest U.S.-listed water companies, ranked by market cap and weighted equally within five tiers. Milan says… ‘Our water thesis is short-term, intermediate-term and long-term…’ In the U.S. alone, fixing the water infrastructure — including ridding groundwater of what are usually known as ‘forever chemicals’ — featured only behind transportation&nbsp;… Milan said. ‘I’m from Michigan. Flint lived its water crisis and we all lived it to some extent… I don’t think that crisis water scenario is unique.’ 2) First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund&nbsp;() … &nbsp;is a concentrated fund targeting global equities determined to be in the smart grid and electrical energy infrastructure sector, Milan says… The sector may include business in electric grid, electric meters and devices, networks, energy storage and management, and enabling software. 3) First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF&nbsp;() Most wind ETFs are too small to pass Milan’s sniff test… The best, meaning larger, option may be First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF.&nbsp;It saves roughly 60% of its weighting for pure plays in the wind industry, including turbine manufacturers and operators, and allocates the remaining 40% to diversified sector, says Milan. This mix might frustrate some investors who envision a pure play. In fact, they may find more desirable wind opportunities in a broader clean-energy ETF. 4) First Trust NASDAQ Clean Energy Sector ETF&nbsp;() … holds a broad portfolio of U.S.-listed firms in the clean energy industry. Eligible companies must be manufacturers, developers, distributors or installers of one of the following sub-sectors: advanced materials (that enable clean-energy or reduce the need for petroleum products), energy intelligence (smart grid), energy storage and conversion (hybrid batteries) or renewable electricity generation (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.)… Milan acknowledges recent volatility in this ETF and other macro-level sector funds as broader market consensus has favored names with high cash flow and strong balance sheets over high-growth...

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Best US Corporate Citizens. And More. Articles covered include: “5 Renewable Energy Stocks To Watch In The Stock Market Today”; “100 Best Corporate Citizens”; “2 green stocks that I think are no-brainer buys for the future”; “A top fund manager has been buying these ASX tech shares after the market selloff”; and much, much, more Podcast: Best US Corporate Citizens. And More Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 83, May 20, 2022 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 83 published on May 20, 2022, titled “Best US Corporate Citizens. And More” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. Also, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Renewable Energy Stocks To Watch Now first off again to our favorite industry with this article titled . It’s by Brandon Michael and seen on stockmarket.com. Here are some quotes from Mr. Michael. “Investors keen on renewable energy stocks may be looking at the likes of&nbsp;Canadian Solar&nbsp;(). The company yesterday made its first move in the battery energy storage space in the United Kingdom… Elsewhere,&nbsp;Algonquin Power’s () Liberty unit is working with&nbsp;Meta Platforms&nbsp;() on a new wind power project in Michigan… With that being said, check out these renewable energy stocks… 1) Blink Charging&nbsp;() The company currently operates and maintains over 30,000 charging ports across 13 countries. Additionally, most of Blink’s charging stations are linked via its global network, allowing users to seamlessly charge at any of its locations worldwide… The company announced record first-quarter results. Blink saw its total revenues soar to $9.8 million, a massive 339% increase year-over-year. The company attributes this massive growth in revenue to increased product sales and service revenues. Besides that, the company also sees 3,174 charging stations contracted or sold, a 99% year-over-year increase. With Blink expecting this momentum to persist through 2022, should you invest in Blink stock? 2) Ormat Technologies () Ormat is a geothermal industry leader that has supplied power-generating equipment for customers in over 30 countries. Apart from that, it also has expertise in energy storage solutions. The renewable energy company reported its earnings for the first quarter of the year… Ormat generated revenues of $183.7 million, an increase of 10.4% year-over-year. The company owes this revenue growth to its Electricity segment performance as well as its strategic capacity additions. Next to that, its adjusted net income came in at $18.4 million, rising 20.8% from $15.3 million. Accordingly, diluted earnings per share were $0.33, growing 22.2%... The company also provided its guidance for the rest of the year. Ormat forecasts revenues to range between $710 million and $735 million… Is Ormat stock one to watch? 3) Sunrun () It has pioneered home solar service plans to make local clean energy more accessible to everyone. The company’s innovative home battery solutions also bring more affordable and reliable solar energy… Sunrun reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2022.&nbsp; The company saw its revenue increase by 48% to $495.8 million. Besides that, it saw a 27% growth in its Solar Energy Capacity Installed in the first quarter,...

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Articles covered include: “Meet the 50 fastest-growing green companies in Canada”; “An ETF to Save the Oceans Splashes into the Market”; “Jim Cramer says he likes this alternative energy play for a high inflation environment”; “A Guide To ESG Strategies For Municipal Bond Investors”; and “2022′s Top Sustainable Funds Weather a Tough Market”. Podcast: Ocean’s ETF. Fastest Growing Green Companies. Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 85, June 17, 2022 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 85 published on June 17, 2022, titled “Ocean’s ETF. Fastest Growing Green Companies” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. Also, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Green Companies Now I’m headlining with this article. Though it refers to Canadian companies, these companies could be of interest to investors globally. The article’s titled . It’s from the outstanding Corporate Knights group. About half of these companies are public. Here are some quotes from the article. “Our objective was&nbsp;to identify outstanding Canadian entrepreneurs and companies that are gaining significant traction in the fight against carbon – with exciting new solutions that most of the world hasn’t discovered yet… These game-changing innovators include Calgary-based Eavor Technologies, which has a system to produce geothermal energy almost anywhere in the world, using looped water streams that tap the heat deep underground to augment solar and wind-powered electrical grids. Toronto-based Hydrostor has another plan for augmenting wind and solar grids, to free utilities from fossil-based backups such as natural gas and nuclear. Hydrostor uses off-peak energy to heat utility-scale quantities of compressed air, which is stored in underground chambers until peak energy demand requires the air to drive a turbine again. In Squamish, B.C., Carbon Engineering – founded by a Harvard professor – has created technologies to suck carbon dioxide right out of the atmosphere, for underground storage or processing into synthetic fuels. Bill Gates is an investor.&nbsp; Oneka Technologies, founded by entrepreneur Dragan Tutic in Sherbrooke, Quebec, at age 23, brings affordable drinking water to coastal communities with scalable desalination systems, sustainably powered by ocean waves. And one of the women leading the cleantech charge in Canada is electrical engineer Miriam Tuerk. Her company Clear Blue Technologies is bringing light and wireless service to remote regions through ‘smart’ off-grid wind and solar systems… The Future Still, most of these companies are works in progress, their ultimate fates unpredictable. In publishing this list, Corporate Knights makes no promises about their prospects, or their suitability for investment. Innovation doesn’t work that way. But the future depends on their success.” End quotes. To see the  click the link on this podcast’s webpage and scroll down the page.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Green Companies Next. A massive area of concern for many investors is climate change and its effects on the world’s oceans. Now a fascinating ETF has launched with this concern and here’s an article describing it. It’s titled . It’s found on...

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ESG Picks. Great Corporate Citizens. Articles covered include: “ESG Investing: 7 Profitable Stock Picks for the Socially Responsible”; “Canada’s Best 50 corporate citizens of 2022 continue to conquer the markets”; “This Renewable Energy Giant Sees Even More Powerful Growth Ahead”; “Looking for Passive Income? This Renewable Energy Company Is a Great Way to Go.” Plus Podcast: ESG Picks. Great Corporate Citizens. Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 86, July 1, 2022 Hello, Ron Robins here. First of all, I want to wish my fellow Canadians a very happy Canada Day and my American friends a great Independence Day! Welcome to my podcast episode 86 published on July 1, 2022, titled “ESG Picks. Great Corporate Citizens” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. Also, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. ESG Picks. Great Corporate Citizens Now my first article has this title:  by  on InvestorPlace.com. Here are Ms. Gecgil's stock picks and brief comments that generally relate to the latest material developments of the company.  “Best Buy&nbsp;(): A newly launched home pick-up recycling program will make it easier for customers to recycle old electronics. Deere&nbsp;():&nbsp;Announced a new joint venture that will improve productivity,&nbsp;growing more food using fewer resources. iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF&nbsp;(): Tracks the best ESG stocks. Microsoft&nbsp;(): A new data center in Finland will&nbsp;provide carbonless surplus heating to the surrounding region. Novo Nordisk&nbsp;(): Positive results for a&nbsp;once-weekly&nbsp;insulin treatment will improve&nbsp;the quality of life&nbsp;for diabetes&nbsp;patients. Procter &amp; Gamble&nbsp;():&nbsp;Developed a 3-in-1 product to clean, sanitize, and defend against 99.9% of bacteria and viruses for up to 24 hours. Xylem&nbsp;():&nbsp;Developed a new&nbsp;wastewater treatment solution&nbsp;that will help improve nutrient removal, save energy and reduce costs.  To help investors choose ESG shares,&nbsp;MSCI&nbsp;(NYSE: ), a leading supplier of investment decision support tools, provides the&nbsp;.” End quotes.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. ESG Picks. Great Corporate Citizens This annual ranking, though they’re Canadian companies, could be of interest to ethical and sustainable investors everywhere. The following descriptive article is titled . It’s by the renowned Corporate Knights group and found on their website with this commentary by Toby Heaps. Here are some quotes from Mr. Heaps. “Twenty years ago, Corporate Knights launched its quest for a more humane form of capitalism, placing people and planet ahead of profits, with the Best 50 Corporate Citizens sitting at the head of the roundtable to make business a force for good. A lot has changed for the better in that time and a lot hasn’t. Thankfully, the glass ceilings in Canada’s corporate boardrooms have been breached, with non-male members now making up almost a third of directors, double their one-sixth share in 2002… Racial diversity on large corporate boards has also improved: 9% of members are now non-white, double the 4% level in 2011, when we first started tracking this metric… While one workplace fatality is too many, it is encouraging that on a national...

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Gun-Free Funds and Eco Crypto Picks. Articles covered include: “Opinion: This pacifist, faith-based fund-management company is fighting gun violence in its own way”; “Values-based Investing: 3 ESG, Sharia-compliant ETFs To Know”; “This Renewable Energy Stock Is Plugging Into 2 Potentially Massive Market Opportunities”; Kraft Heinz A Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock With 4.3% Yield”; and “The Five Best Eco-Friendly Cryptocurrencies.” Podcast: Gun-Free Funds and Eco Crypto Picks Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 84, June 3, 2022 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 84 published on June 3, 2022, titled “Gun-Free Funds and Eco Crypto Picks” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. Also, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Gun-Free Funds With all the talk about the horrific gun violence in the US, investors often wonder if they can invest in gun-free funds? This article on MarketWatch provides insight into one such fund. It’s titled, . It’s by&nbsp;Debbie Carlson. Here are some quotes. “Faith-based investment funds have long tried to reduce gun violence through advocacy, with some success. One fund family, , has worked on this issue in conjunction with other faith-based groups for at least 20 years. The fund manager follows pacifist values, so it has no weapons investments in its $2 billion asset pool… Mark Regier, vice president of stewardship investing and director of sales for Praxis Mutual Funds in Goshen, Indiana, spoke to MarketWatch about the company’s work, some of the limits of investor advocacy and a solution he wishes for. Q and A MarketWatch: Faith-based investment funds have tried to reduce gun violence for many years now. What are some of Praxis’ efforts? Regier: Starting in 2018-2019, we started looking at how the&nbsp;&nbsp;companies and banks are involved. Citigroup&nbsp;()&nbsp;imposed new restrictions on lending to retail clients involved in the gun business. Car rental companies like Hertz&nbsp;()&nbsp;and Alamo, national hotels like Wyndham&nbsp;()&nbsp;and Best Western, airlines like Delta&nbsp;()&nbsp;and United&nbsp;()&nbsp;stopped offering National Rifle Association-related promotions. We’ve been involved with conversations that led to Dick’s Sporting Goods&nbsp;()&nbsp;and Walmart&nbsp;()&nbsp;ending the sales of some of their weapons. Kroger&nbsp;()&nbsp;has chosen to exit the firearms business… Marketwatch: Many gun manufacturers are small-cap and mid-cap stocks, so the direct financial effect is limited. But it’s the cultural aspect that looms large and makes it a tougher fight — that’s what it sounds like. Regier: … On the cultural issue, there may be lessons learned with the advocacy of reducing tobacco use, like media not making it sexy. There’s a lot to be explored there (to apply to lowering gun violence). But the hill to climb on this issue is a lot tougher because our cultural attachment to the renegade, lone-justice-seeking gunman … We also have easy access to guns and a desensitization to violence as a solution… MarketWatch:&nbsp;How can investors think about this issue? Regier: It’s an opportunity to reflect on one’s own values to understand how deeply do they go… I think then you begin to look at fund families...

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Great green stocks and healthy health stocks found in these articles: “Ten Green Stocks I expect to do well over the next year”; “Top Health Care Stocks To Buy Right Now? 4 To Watch”; “Top 5 Companies That Pledged To Go Carbon Neutrality”; and “Best Stocks To Buy Now? 4 Renewable Stocks For Your List.” Podcast: Great Green Stocks Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 87, July 15, 2022 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 87 published on July 15, 2022, titled “Great Green Stocks” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. Also, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Great Green Stocks This first article is titled  by Tom Konrad. It appeared on altenergystocks.com. I’ve covered Mr. Konrad’s picks before, so this is an update. His picks are followed by brief comments on each one. “1) MiX Telematics&nbsp;(NASD: ) A provider of vehicle tracking and telematics to large international vehicle fleets.&nbsp; The company is green because it both reduces accidents and fuel usage for its customers. 2) Valeo, SA&nbsp;(&nbsp;or US ADR:&nbsp;or US foreign stock ticker:&nbsp;) A provider of electrified drive trains, sensors, and comfort systems for the automotive industry. 3) NFI Industries&nbsp;(&nbsp;C$13.39 or US foreign stock ticker:&nbsp;) A leading international bus and motorcoach manufacturer selling a large and growing number of electrified vehicles. 4) Rockwool A/S&nbsp;(&nbsp;and&nbsp;&nbsp;or US foreign stock ticker:&nbsp;) A manufacturer of fire and mold resistant building insulation. 5) Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure (NASD: ) A financier of solar, wind, biogas, and energy efficiency installations. 6) Veolia&nbsp;(&nbsp;or US ADR:&nbsp;or US foreign stock ticker:&nbsp;) A large international developer and operator of municipal infrastructure such as water, wastewater, recycling, and environmental remediation. 7) Enviva, Inc&nbsp;() A vertically integrated wood pellet supplier to European and Japanese markets, where they mostly displace coal in electricity generation. 8) Umicore, SA&nbsp;( or US ADR: UMICY or US foreign stock ticker: UMICF) A vertically integrated recycler of hard-to-recycle and specialty metals used in clean energy industries such as batteries, solar, wind, and catalytic converters. 9) Avangrid&nbsp;(NYSE: ) One of the top producers and developers of renewable electricity in the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp; 10) Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure&nbsp;(NASD: ) An international owner and developer of renewable energy, efficient natural gas, electric transmission line and water assets.” End quotes.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Great Green Stocks This next article recommends some leading health care stocks. Many ESG portfolios contain the healthcare stocks in this article titled  by Joe Samuel&nbsp;at&nbsp;. Here are some quotes by Mr. Samuel on each one. Quote. “1) Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated&nbsp;() This is a company that focuses on the development of medicines… for the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF)… Vertex also has a pipeline of investigational therapies in other serious diseases… This includes sickle cell disease, type 1 diabetes, pain, beta-thalassemia, and more… The company announced earlier this week...

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