12 Articles With Great ESG Stock Picks

12 Articles With Great ESG Stock Picks. Includes the terrific Humankind ranking, top infrastructure, lithium mining, and AI stock picks.

By Ron Robins, MBA

Transcript & Links, Episode 157, July 25, 2025

Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 157, published on July 25, 2025, titled "12 Articles With Great ESG Stock Picks." Before I begin, I want to let you know that my next podcast will be on August 22nd as I'm taking some time off.

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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 12 articles for you in this podcast! Note that some companies are mentioned more than once!

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Humankind 100 rankings

I'm beginning this episode with another of my favourite company rankings whose annual list has just been released. It's the Humankind 100 rankings. Here is an overview of them from their website.

"The Humankind 100 celebrates the one hundred U.S. public companies with the highest Humankind Values. We believe these companies consistently work to create large amounts of value, not just for their investors, but for humanity at large. The Humankind 100 companies are ranked based on Humankind Value, a proprietary metric that provides an estimate of the overall dollar amount a company creates for investors, consumers, employees, and society at large, and are therefore among the most ethical companies in the United States, according to our research."

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Their top 5 companies are Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), Eli Lilly & Company (1LLY.MI), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AbbVie Inc. (ABBV), and Pfizer Inc. (PFE).

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Infrastructure Stocks To Consider - July 12th

This second article features a sector favoured by many ethical and sustainable investors. The article is titled Infrastructure Stocks To Consider - July 12th. It's by MarketBeat and seen on marketbeat.com. Here are some quotes from the article.

"1. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA)

provides graphics and compute and networking solutions in the United States, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and internationally. The Graphics segment offers GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, and solutions for gaming platforms; Quadro/NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics; virtual GPU or vGPU software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing; automotive platforms for infotainment systems; and Omniverse software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications.

2. Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN)

provides financial infrastructure and technology for the crypto economy in the United States and internationally. The company offers the primary financial account in the crypto economy for consumers; and a marketplace with a pool of liquidity for transacting in crypto assets for institutions. Read Our Latest Research Report on COIN

3. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. Read Our Latest Research Report on GOOGL

4. Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO)

designs, develops, and supplies various semiconductor devices with a focus on complex digital and mixed signal complementary metal oxide semiconductor based devices and analog III-V based products worldwide. Read Our Latest Research Report on AVGO

5. Oracle (ORCL)

offers products and services that address enterprise information technology environments worldwide. Its Oracle cloud software as a service offering include various cloud software applications, including Oracle Fusion cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP), Oracle Fusion cloud enterprise performance management, Oracle Fusion cloud supply chain and manufacturing management, Oracle Fusion cloud human capital management, Oracle Cerner healthcare, Oracle Advertising, and NetSuite applications suite, as well as Oracle Fusion Sales, Service, and Marketing."

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Best Lithium Mining Stocks 2025: Buy Top Mining Stocks Now

Every investor knows that lithium is a basic mineral for electric batteries. So, this next article will interest many investors. It's titled Best Lithium Mining Stocks 2025: Buy Top Mining Stocks Now. It's by Farmonaut and found on farmonaut.com. Here are some quotes by Farmonaut on each of their picks.

"1. Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB)

headquartered in the USA, is the world's largest lithium producer… With operations spanning North America, South America, and Australia, Albemarle boasts:

• Diversified extraction & processing operations, including high-margin lithium brine and hard rock mining projects
• Ongoing investments to expand production capacity in Nevada (USA), Chile, and Australia
• A resilient supply chain and ability to scale output to meet global demand
• Strategic partnerships with leading EV battery makers
• Strong commitment to sustainable mining and ESG practices

Albemarle's scale, geographic diversification, and innovation position it as one of the best performing mining stocks of 2025.

2. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (or SQM) (NYSE: SQM)

is South America's lithium market leader. Based in Santiago, Chile, SQM boasts some of the world's largest and lowest-cost lithium brine operations situated in the renowned Lithium Triangle (Chile, Argentina, Bolivia):

• Extensive lithium reserves & robust extraction technology, delivering high efficiency
• Geopolitical stability—Chile enjoys a relatively favorable mining regulatory environment compared to other regions
• Cost-effective production enables SQM to remain highly profitable even as competition heats up
• Continuous expansion to satisfy increasing global lithium demand for EV batteries and storage solutions
• Environmental sustainability programs, making SQM attractive for ESG-focused investors

SQM competitive positioning ensures it remains a top choice in the best lithium mining stocks to buy for 2025.

3. Livent Corporation (NYSE: LTHM)

distinguishes itself by focusing on high-purity lithium chemicals for next-generation battery technologies. With operations in the United States, Argentina, and China, Livent stands out for:

• Supplying premium lithium hydroxide and carbonate solutions for advanced battery manufacturers
• Strong partnerships with key players in the EV battery chain, including Tesla
• Expansion projects in Argentina and the U.S., boosting 2025 production capacity and flexi