Sustainable Investing 2.0

Perhaps you're a veteran investor, or maybe you're just now starting to financial plan. Either way, where you put your money can substantially increase (or decrease!) your annual carbon footprint. 

Don't put your money where your mouth is; put it where your values are. On today's show financial consultant Shila Wattamwar leads an advanced level discussion about sustainable investing for the eco-conscious. 

 

Here's a preview:

[5:00] The sneaky ways you may be funding fossil fuels with your $$

[8:00] How well do ESG rating scales actually work? (And why aren't these measures standardized?)

[21:00] Proxy ballots are an opportunity. Don't throw them in the trash!

[25:00] What a time to be alive: A financial advisor's thoughts on next gen "alternative investments"

 

New to sustainable investing? Listen to these episodes first! 

Episode #278: Divesting Episode #258: Conscious Spending Episode #205: How To Right-Size Your Budget

 

Resources mentioned: 

Sustainability With Soren www.SustainableMe.Today Net-Zero Banking Alliance – United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative (unepfi.org) Company ESG Risk Ratings and scores - Sustainalytics ESG Screener | Morningstar Resolutions — As You Sow Resolution Database | PRI (unpri.org) DEALFLOW NETWORK l Connecting Private Equity ( PE ), Venture Capital ( VC ), M&A Dealmakers | Groups | LinkedIn Impact Entrepreneur | Groups | LinkedIn Big Path Capital founders of the Impact Investing Forum | Groups | LinkedIn Gaingels SOSV - Deep Tech for Human and Planetary Health Chloe Capital | VC Firm Investing In Women

 

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