New Podcast Episode on The Green Dream: Ethical Influencer: How Australian Ethical drives change towards a Net Zero Future, with Persephone Fraser An Ethical Investment Week 2024 interview: ‘What type of ethical investor are you?’ It’s been 3 years since we had a chat to Australian Ethical about their ethics, and they have grown substantially […]
Read MoreMeeting with Al Gore & David Blood of Generation IM
This week I had the privilege of meeting with two inspirational leaders who are influential in both climate action and sustainable investment, Al Gore and David Blood of Generation Investment Management. We discussed a range of pressing issues regarding climate and the need for sustainable investment. Al was disparaging of fossil fuel company tactics “The […]
Read MoreNuclear…Saviour or Sideshow? Unveiling the True Cost of Climate Solutions
In this discussion with Tom King of Nanuk Asset Management we venture into the heart of the nuclear debate. Nuclear energy is an enigma…on paper, it presents itself as a low-emission ‘knight in shining armour’ solution against climate change. However, as we delve into the details, we confront the stark realities – the main challenges […]
Read MoreGESB launches Sustainable Balanced Investment Plan: How does it stack up?
Over a decade after GESB closed their ethical option*, GESB is finally now offering members a dedicated ethical fund, the Sustainable Balanced Investment Plan. This fund was made available to members of GESB Super, West State Super and Retirement Income Allocated Pension members on September 27, 2023. Finally GESB clients can invest in an ethical […]
Read MoreSilk heart valves, Slimming tablets, Sonic gains & Soy – Sustainable Investing with Nick Edgerton of Stewart Investors
It’s been two years since my first chat with Nick Edgerton – and it’s clear that creating positive impact is still at the core of his decision making, and also that he still has his infectious enthusiasm for sustainable investment. Nick is a Portfolio Manager with the Sustainable Funds Group at Stewart Investors. Nick joined […]
Read MoreEthical Investment Week 2023
It’s Ethical Investment Week! This annual event aims to help people understand ethical investing and make informed investment decisions. Ethical Investment Week is coordinated by the Ethical Advisers’ Co-op, which comprises a group of leading ethical advisers. During the week of 1 to 7 October, a range of events and resources will be available to […]
Read MoreFrom Worry to Warrior: Turning Eco-Anxiety into Eco-Action & creating a sustainable legacy with Claire O’Rourke
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can” Arthur Ashe. Welcome to a special episode of The Green Dream, where we dive deep into the heart of this year’s Ethical Investment Week theme: “Building a sustainable legacy.” Our guest today is the inspirational Claire O’Rourke. She is a campaigner, communicator and […]
Read MoreA story of hope, and opportunity to help: WeSAVE School in Sumbawa
$30 per month pays the basic wage of a teacher in Sumbawa, such is the amazing disparity in wages between Indonesia and Australia. This allows us to have a great positive impact with a relatively small donation. For $360 a year, you can fund a teacher’s entire salary! We have done it, and we encourage […]
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