In the past few years, hundreds of financial institutions have made big announcements about becoming net zero or carbon neutral by 2050.  &nbsp; But S&amp;P Global Sustainable1 data indicates that many of these pledges don’t address Scope 3 financed emissions, which come from the investments financial institutions make or the loans they finance. These account for the bulk of the industry’s emissions.  &nbsp; In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re digging into the steps financial institutions are taking to reduce emissions across their value chain. We speak to Laurent Babikian from environmental nonprofit CDP. We hear from Samu Slotte, the Global Head of Sustainable Finance at big Danish lender Danske Bank. And we talk with Antoni Ballabriga, the Global Head of Responsible Business at Spanish bank BBVA.&nbsp;&nbsp; Read research from S&amp;P Global Sustainable1 on how financial institutions are addressing financed emissions here:   &nbsp; We'd love to hear from you. To give us feedback on this episode or share ideas for future episodes, please contact hosts Lindsey Hall (lindsey.hall@spglobal.com) and Esther Whieldon (esther.whieldon@spglobal.com).&nbsp; Copyright ©2023 by S&amp;P Global&nbsp; DISCLAIMER&nbsp; By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&amp;P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&amp;P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&amp;P GLOBAL. S&amp;P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&amp;P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.&nbsp; S&amp;P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

How financial institutions are tackling Scope 3 financed emissions

Taxonomies: This is a topic that has dominated many conversations in the sustainability world in recent years. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we explore the growing number of taxonomies around the world.   In simple terms, a taxonomy is a kind of dictionary of sustainable activities designed to provide clarity on which economic activities are sustainable and to support investment flows into those activities. A recently released report from international conservation organization WWF&nbsp;and German sustainable finance think tank Climate &amp; Co. finds dozens of sustainable finance taxonomies have been introduced or are being developed across the globe.&nbsp;&nbsp;   To learn more about the role of taxonomies, we speak to two of the report’s authors: Jochen Krimphoff, who is Data, Tools and Methodology Lead for WWF's Greening Financial Regulation Initiative, and Climate &amp; Co. Analyst Daniel Scharwies. We also  talk with Matthew Townsend, Co-Head of the International Environmental, Climate and Regulatory Law Groups at  law firm Allen &amp; Overy.&nbsp;&nbsp;   Read the report from WWF and Climate &amp; Co. here: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;   We'd love to hear from you. To give us feedback on this episode or share ideas for future episodes, please contact hosts Lindsey Hall (lindsey.hall@spglobal.com) and Esther Whieldon (esther.whieldon@spglobal.com).&nbsp;&nbsp;   Copyright ©2023 by S&amp;P Global&nbsp;&nbsp;   DISCLAIMER&nbsp;&nbsp;   By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&amp;P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&amp;P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The  third party materials or content of any  third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&amp;P GLOBAL. S&amp;P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&amp;P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.&nbsp;&nbsp;   S&amp;P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

How sustainable taxonomies are going global

In recent years, there’s been a seismic shift in how people approach investing. Beyond seeking profits, investors are increasingly prioritizing sustainability and social responsibility in their portfolios. This evolving trend, Sustainable and Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), represents a pivotal moment in the financial world.

The Rise of Sustainable and Socially Responsible Investing

In the first of a series of three podcasts with CCLA Investment Management, James Corah, head of sustainability, argues the industry needs to refocus on its objective of driving genuine change.

CCLA podcast episode 1: Regaining purpose with James Corah

The Low-Carbon Stocks for Sustainable Investors includes Corporate Knights company rankings (by sustainable revenues), top natural food stocks, and more!  By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 149, March 7, 2025 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 149, published March 7, 2025, titled “The Low-Carbon Stocks for Sustainable Investors.” It’s 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 and bonus material – on this episode’s podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don’t receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles and more company and stock information.  ------------------------------------------------------------- The Low-Carbon Stocks for Sustainable Investors (1) I’m beginning this podcast with my just-released annual favorite sustainable company ranking: Corporate Knights 2025 . Here are some quotes from an article by CK staff introducing the 2025 ranking. “California-based shareholder advocates As You Sow and Corporate Knights (Canada)&nbsp;, a global list of 200 publicly traded companies leading the sustainable clean energy economy… It shows sustainable companies on path to dominate global economy. Key findings include:  The top 10 companies&nbsp;on the list by revenue include Apple (), Contemporary Amperex Technology (), Microsoft (), Tesla (), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. () and Volkswagen (). Thirty-five countries are represented in the Clean200,&nbsp;including the United States (41), China (21), Japan (18), Germany (14), and France and Canada (11 each). Clean200 companies earned more than $2.5 trillion in sustainable revenue&nbsp;in 2023 (the most recent year for which full-year results are available). Clean200 companies generated a total return of 190.9% on a sustainable-revenue-weighted basis, outperforming the MSCI ACWI index (162.0%) and the MSCI ACWI/Energy Index of fossil fuel companies (76.7%) on Total Return Gross – USD Basis from the Clean200 inception of July 1, 2016, to January 29, 2025. $10,000 invested in the Clean200 on July 1, 2016, would have grown to $29,090 by January 29, 2025, versus $17,670 for the MSCI ACWI/Energy benchmark for fossil fuel. The industrial sector accounts for 52 companies on the list, followed by information technology (32), and consumer discretionary and materials (29 each). IT companies had the highest total sustainable revenue, a cumulative total of more than US$687 billion.  Background ‘It is telling that clean energy stocks generated more than double the returns of fossil fuel stocks since 2016, despite political headwinds, underlining that stock markets care more about economic materiality of the parabolic growth in clean energy than the political leanings of the day,’ says Toby Heaps, CEO of Corporate Knights and co-author of the report. The Clean200 utilizes the&nbsp;, which tracks the percentage of revenue companies earn from sustainable economy themes ranging from green power to electric vehicles to plant protein and smart buildings. The list excludes companies that are flagged on Corporate Knights’ list of ‘red flag’ companies and As You Sow’s&nbsp;suite of mutual-fund transparency tools that identify companies involved in fossil fuels, deforestation, the prison industrial complex, weapons and tobacco, as well as the exclusionary screens that form part of the Corporate Knights.” End quotes. ...

The Low-Carbon Stocks for Sustainable Investors

World’s Most Ethical Companies. And… see six companies that have been honored for 19 years! Plus, terrific alternative energy picks.  By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 150, March 21, 2025 Hello,  here. Welcome to my podcast episode 150, published March 21, 2025, titled “World’s Most Ethical Companies. And...” It’s 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 and bonus material – on this episode’s podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don’t receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles and more company and stock information.  ------------------------------------------------------------- World’s Most Ethical Companies. And... Now,  listing by Ethisphere is where I’m beginning this podcast. It’s always a great listing to review for ethical and sustainable investors. The following information is gleaned from Ethisphere’s website and has been re-ordered for presentation here. Also, note that companies are not ranked. So, some quotes. “The World's Most Ethical Companies is an annual recognition… Earning this recognition involves a comprehensive application and evaluation of your Ethics and Compliance program through Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient® (EQ), which assesses a company's ethics and compliance program, culture, and governance practices. The listed 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies Honorees outperformed a comparable index of global companies by 7.8 percent from January 2020 to 2025. In 2025, 136 organizations are recognized for their unwavering commitment to business integrity. The honorees span 19 countries and 44 industries, and include 11 first-time honorees and 6 organizations that have been named to the honoree list 19 times, marking every year since its inception. The six organizations that have been recognized by Ethisphere as honorees for 19 consecutive years, since the inception of the World's Most Ethical Companies® list in 2007, are: Aflac (), Ecolab (), International Paper (), Kao Corporation (), Milliken &amp; Company (private), and PepsiCo ().” End quotes.  ------------------------------------------------------------- Alternative Energy Stocks (1) This next article takes us to our ethical and sustainable investors’ favorite sector. It’s titled . It’s by Aparajita Dutta and seen on finance.yahoo.com, though originally published on zacks.com. Here are some quotes from her article on her picks. “1.  Based in Boston, MA, the company is a vertically integrated renewable fuels platform involved in the production and distribution of renewable natural gas for the heavy-duty truck market… The company currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). 2.  Based in Oklahoma City, OK, the company is an independent natural gas producer, principally in the United States… Expand Energy Corporation currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).&nbsp; 3.  Based in San Jose, CA, the company generates and distributes renewable energy… The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.&nbsp; 4.  Based in Baltimore, MD, the company provides electric power, natural gas and energy management services to 2 million customers across the continental United States… The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.” End quotes.  ------------------------------------------------------------- Alternative Energy Stocks (2) Now another article on our top sector. It’s titled . It’s by Avisekh Bhattacharjee and seen on...

World’s Most Ethical Companies. And…

AI Stocks to Buy Now - includes analysts' top 15 small and 3 large-cap stocks that may interest ethical investors.  By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 151, April 4, 2025 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 151, published April 4, 2025, titled “AI Stocks to Buy Now.” It’s 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 and bonus material, on this episode’s podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don’t receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please visit the podcast's webpage for links to the articles and additional company and stock information.  ------------------------------------------------------------- AI Stocks to Buy Now (1) Now many ethical and sustainable investors are buying AI stocks. So, I’ve decided to include two recent articles by great analysts who write about these stocks. This first article is titled . It’s by&nbsp; and seen on insidermonkey.com. Here is some of what he has to say about how he came to select them as well as a brief quote on each of his picks. “For this article, we used Finviz to screen for technology stocks under a $5 billion market cap… We then manually selected companies that have significant revenue exposure or potential growth opportunities related to AI products &amp; solutions. Finally, we compared the list with our proprietary Q4 2024 database of hedge funds’ ownership and included in the article the top 15 stocks with the largest number of hedge funds that own the stock… Our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. (). 15. DXC Technology Company (NYSE:) Hedge Fund Holders: 24 ​DXC Technology Company is a global provider of IT services and solutions, specializing in digital transformation, IT modernization, cloud computing, cybersecurity, analytics, and business process outsourcing. The company serves clients across multiple industries, including financial services, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, public sector, and transportation. Its core offerings include consulting, systems integration, software development, application management, infrastructure services, and data-driven analytics. 14. C3.ai, Inc. (NYSE:) Hedge Fund Holders: 25 ​C3.ai, Inc. is an enterprise software company specializing in AI solutions designed to support digital transformation and operational optimization across various industries. Its flagship product, the C3 AI Platform, provides a comprehensive, scalable environment for developing, deploying, and managing enterprise-grade AI applications. The company primarily serves sectors such as energy, manufacturing, finance, defense, healthcare, and telecommunications. Its solutions leverage machine learning, advanced analytics, predictive maintenance, and AI-driven insights to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve decision-making. 13. Insight Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:) Hedge Fund Holders: 26 ​Insight Enterprises, Inc. is a global technology solutions provider focused on helping businesses manage and transform their IT environments. The company offers a broad range of services including IT procurement, cloud and data center transformation, digital innovation, cybersecurity, and managed services. Insight serves clients in sectors such as healthcare, education, government, and commercial enterprises, primarily across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions. 12. Clear Secure, Inc. (NYSE:) Hedge Fund Holders: 27 ​Clear Secure, Inc. is...

AI Stocks to Buy Now

More Top Sustainable Stocks To Consider includes several articles featuring terrific renewable energy, healthcare, branded consumer and natural food stocks.  By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 152, April 18, 2025 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 152, published April 18, 2025, titled “More Top Sustainable Stocks To Consider.” It’s 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 and bonus material, on this episode’s podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don’t receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please visit the podcast's webpage for links to the articles and additional company and stock information.  ------------------------------------------------------------- More Top Sustainable Stocks To Consider (1) Now, the following articles offer some interesting investment ideas. The first article is titled  It’s by&nbsp; and seen on barrons.com. Here are a few quotes from her article. “Portfolio manager Bill Davis is shutting out all the noise and sticking to his guns. The term ESG has been a lightning rod for a long time, but it is—and always has been—simply ‘a proxy for finding a well managed company…’ Davis puts his money where his mouth when it comes to the actively managed , which doesn’t invest in tobacco, fossil fuel, weapons, and similar areas. He does make exceptions based on company principles. The fund uses an algorithm to rank S&amp;P 500 companies by various risk factors and metrics, and identifies those most likely to generate positive alpha and minimize harm. It also helps avoid being reactionary to the zigzags of U.S. policy these days. That strategy, which also avoids large positions, hasn’t distinguished itself in these past few years when the Magnificent Seven tech stocks and a handful of other megacaps drove index performance—the fund, though, does have positions in ,&nbsp;, and&nbsp;. Still, Davis stands firm. The strategy can show its worth when investors are more concerned with downside risk protection. There are plenty of companies, though, that Davis feels differently about. He likes drug distributor&nbsp;   —peer to&nbsp;&nbsp;McKesson—because healthcare remains a safe haven and Cardinal has done particularly well—doubling the S&amp;P 500 in recent years. Its earnings growth profile is good and ‘it’s a solid company with large enough scale to have pricing power.’ Also making the cut is &nbsp; Davis cites the natural-gas utility’s relative momentum—the shares are up nearly 30% in the past year—and its defensive qualities. Although the fund shies away from fossil fuels, distributors like Atmos that are transparent, focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, do fit the bill. Davis owns staple &nbsp; as well, again for its defensive qualities, including a 4% yield, and its size—big enough to exert pricing power. He does see only modest upside, but also ‘low downside, so it’s a good fit for our portfolio.’” End quotes.  ------------------------------------------------------------- More Top Sustainable Stocks To Consider (2) This second article brings us back to the most likely favourite sector for ethical and sustainable investors. Its title is  by Nalak Das at Zacks and seen on finance.yahoo.com. Here’s some of what Mr. Das says about his picks. “These five renewable stocks have strong long-term potential. These stocks have seen positive earnings estimate revisions in the last 60 days. Each of our picks...

More Top Sustainable Stocks To Consider

Great Stock Picks in 18 New Articles! Features analyst stock picks in sustainable technology, healthcare, fashion, jewelry, manufacturing, and more.  By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 153, May 16, 2025 Hello,  here. Welcome to my podcast episode 153, published May 16, 2025, titled “Great Stock Picks in 18 New Articles!” So, this podcast is 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 and bonus material, on this episode’s podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don’t receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, please visit the podcast's webpage for links to the articles and additional company and stock information. I have a great crop of 19 articles for you in this podcast!  ------------------------------------------------------------- Great Stock Picks in 18 New Articles! (1) The first article I’m reviewing appeared on insidermonkey.com. It’s titled  by . Ms. Kasana employs fascinating methodology to arrive at her stock selection. Here are some quotes on her process and, importantly, her stock picks. “We have compiled a list of 11 companies ranked by Sustainalytics (by Morningstar) in its recent ESG Top-Rated Companies report. From the report, we identified companies with a forward P/E less than 15, extracted from FINVIZ. From there, we picked companies with the highest number of hedge fund investors, as per Insider Monkey’s database of Q4 2024. 11. Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:) Number of Hedge funds holding: 52 Flex Ltd. operates as a contract manufacturing company that offers design, manufacturing, and product management solutions to electronic and technology companies. While the Flex Agility Solutions (FAS) segment is centered on communications, consumer devices, and lifestyle, the Flex Reliability Solutions (FRS) segment encompasses markets like Automotive, Health Solutions, and Industrial. 10. Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:) Hedge funds holding: 52 Seagate Technology Holdings plc is a leading provider of hard disk drives for data storage for both enterprise and consumer markets. With a presence in Singapore, the United States, the Netherlands, and internationally, the core offerings of the company include mass capacity storage products, legacy applications, and the Lyve edge-to-cloud mass capacity platform. 9. Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:) Hedge funds holding: 53 Crown Holdings is a global packaging powerhouse operating through the Americas Beverage, European Beverage, Asia Pacific, and Transit Packaging segments. Founded in 1892, the company manufactures and markets recyclable aluminum beverage and non-beverage cans, steel crowns, glass bottles, ends, and closures. From food to household and industrial industries, the company serves a wide clientele. 8. Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE:) Hedge funds holding: 57 Tapestry, Inc. is a global house of leading fashion brands, particularly Coach, Kate Spade New York, and Stuart Weitzman. Headquartered in New York, the company offers its products directly and indirectly via wholesale and licensing businesses. The enterprise claims to use its strengths to empower communities and make the fashion industry more sustainable, equitable, inclusive, and diverse. 7. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:) Hedge funds holding: 66 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company is a U.S.-based leading information technology company that provides smart solutions and cloud-based services. The core offerings of the company include servers, storage devices, networking products, software, IT support, and customized financial...

Great Stock Picks in 18 New Articles!

More Top ESG ETFs and Companies. Includes reviews and links to 16 articles with great ETF and stock recommendations globally.  By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 154, June 13, 2025 Hello,  here. Welcome to my podcast episode 154, published June 13, 2025, titled “More Top ESG ETFs and Companies.” So, this podcast is 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 and bonus material, on this episode’s podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don’t receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, please visit this podcast’s webpage for links to the articles and additional company and stock information. I have a great crop of 16 articles for you in this podcast!  ------------------------------------------------------------- More Top ESG ETFs and Companies (1) My first review article appeared on a favourite investor website, morningstar.com. It’s titled  and is written by . Here are some brief comments on each ETF from Ms. Hummel. “To find these 174 sustainable ETFs, we applied multiple screens across all exchange-traded funds in Morningstar’s database, selecting only equity investments that are both domiciled in the United States and traded on a United States Exchange. Next, we filtered the remaining ETFs down to only those Morningstar designates as an ‘ESG Intentional Investment – Overall.’ (Read&nbsp;.)… All fund sizes are as of June 2, 2025. 1. iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF&nbsp;  : Large Blend : Silver Morningstar ESG Risk Rating: Above Average : Lan Anh Tran  IShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF tops our screen with $13.37 billion in assets under management. Incepted in December 2016, the fund has returned 0.48% year to date, trailing a 1.06% return for the S&amp;P 500 and a 0.86% return for the Morningstar US Market Index in 2025. Over the past three years, the fund has posted a 13.59% annualized return, underperforming the S&amp;P 500 at 14.41% and the Morningstar US Market Index at 14.05%. This passively managed fund tracks the MSCI USA Extended ESG Focus Index. 2. Vanguard ESG US Stock ETF&nbsp;  Morningstar Category: Large Blend Morningstar Medalist Rating: Silver Morningstar ESG Risk Rating: Above Average Analyst: Lan Anh Tran  The only ETF offered by a provider other than iShares that places among our screen’s five largest vehicles is the $10.16 billion Vanguard ESG US Stock ETF. The Silver Morningstar Medalist was launched… in September 2018. Year to date, investors have seen a negative 0.21% return, leaving the fund trailing the S&amp;P 500 and the Morningstar US Market Index by 1.27 percentage points and 1.07 percentage points, respectively. In the past three years, however, the fund has delivered a 14.45% annualized return, slightly overperforming the S&amp;P 500 at 14.41%. Like the other four largest funds in our screen, Vanguard ESG US Stock ETF is passively managed, designed to replicate the performance of the FTSE USA All Cap Choice Index. 3. iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF&nbsp;  Morningstar Category: Foreign Large Blend Morningstar Medalist Rating: Silver Morningstar ESG Risk Rating: Above Average : Zachary Evens  The largest ETF falling under the foreign large-blend Morningstar Category and the third largest across our screen overall is the $9.73 billion iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF. Opened to investors in June 2016, this Silver medalist has returned an impressive 16.7% year to date against a 5.22% return for the Morningstar Global Markets Index. The fund’s three-year annualized return is 11.3%, trailing the Morningstar...

More Top ESG ETFs and Companies

Exciting Investment Ideas in New Company Rankings. They include many great sustainable stock investment opportunities in companies outside the USA.  By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 155, June 27, 2025 Hello,  here. Welcome to my podcast episode 155, published June 27, 2025, titled "Exciting Investment Ideas in New Company Rankings.” So, this podcast is 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 and bonus material, on this episode’s podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don’t receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, please visit this podcast’s webpage for links to the articles and additional company and stock information. I have a great crop of 13 articles for you in this podcast!  ------------------------------------------------------------- Article 1: Best Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy Before They Soar The first article I’m covering is titled . It was found on industryleadersmagazine.com and is by Christy Gren. Here is some of what she says about her stock picks. “1. NextEra Energy (): The Titan of Clean Utility NextEra Energy is the largest producer of wind and solar energy in the world. With its regulated utility, Florida Power &amp; Light, and a massive renewable portfolio, it’s often viewed as the safest bet in clean energy. Its long track record of dividend growth and strong balance sheet make it ideal for long-term investors… A mix of regulated revenue and renewable expansion gives NextEra Energy both stability and upside—a rare combination in energy. 2. Brookfield Renewable Partners (): Global Diversification at Scale With operations spanning North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Brookfield provides broad access to hydro, wind, solar, and energy storage. As one of the largest pure-play renewable stocks to invest in, its long-term contracts and conservative financials make it a wealth-building machine… Geographic and technological diversification cushions against regulatory and market risk, offering solid growth and income. 3. Enphase Energy (): Dominating Solar Tech Enphase isn’t building solar panels, it’s redefining how they work. Known for its cutting-edge microinverters and energy management systems, Enphase benefits directly from residential solar growth and rising energy storage adoption… Technology leaders in fast-growing niches often outperform. Enphase is a pure play on smarter, more efficient solar power. 4. First Solar (): America’s Solar Manufacturer While many solar companies outsource manufacturing, First Solar produces its panels in the U.S., making it a key beneficiary of domestic subsidies and reshoring trends. Its cadmium telluride technology offers cost and performance advantages over traditional silicon-based panels… Vertical integration and domestic production give First Solar a geopolitical edge in a competitive global market. 5. Plug Power (): Hydrogen’s Bold Bet Plug Power is a leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology for vehicles, industry, and power generation. Though not yet profitable, its partnerships with Amazon, Walmart, and global logistics players show real market traction… High-risk, high-reward plays like Plug Power can deliver outsized returns if you’re patient and can handle volatility. 6. Tesla (): More Than Just EVs While known for electric cars, Tesla’s energy division is growing fast. Its solar roofs, Powerwall batteries, and massive grid-scale storage projects position it as a holistic clean energy provider, not just a car company… Disruption comes...

Exciting Investment Ideas in New Company Rankings

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