“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 MoreLights, Camera, Climate Action: The Silver Screen and Ethical Investing with Mark Forstmann
This episode is fairly unique, because we’re talking about a new film release and ethical investment stock picks in the same conversation, and that’s because our interviewee has two careers – one in film, and one in investment. Mark Forstmann has written and produced a new film called Climate Changers, which follows Tim Flannery’s search […]
Read MoreBlood & Gore: Determined to create a more sustainable future – David Blood of Generation IM
David Blood is considered by many to be one of the pioneers of sustainable investment management. Almost 20 years ago in 2004, David created Generation Investment Management alongside Al Gore, the former Vice President of the United States, and they now manage around $43bn USD. We don’t normally talk about performance on this podcast, but […]
Read MoreBeyond Juukan Gorge – Uranium, Troglodyte Extinction & Cultural Cringe, with Kado Muir
What are cave dwelling Troglodytes? Is it a coincidence that places of cultural significance often seem to be in resource rich areas, for example the planned Yeelirrie Uranium mine? Why should your Financial Adviser be aware of these issues? Join us for this special Ethical Investment Week 2022 interview with Kado Muir. It’s a year […]
Read MoreAligning Profit with Purpose – Investing for a Better Future with Damian Cottier
Damian Cottier, Portfolio Manager of the Perennial Better Future Trust (IMPQ), says that Sustainable Investing is about more than just avoiding ‘Sin’ stocks. It’s about exploring what truly constitutes a truly sustainable investment and ensuring there is a strong alignment between profit and purpose. It’s also about allowing investors access to the transition to a […]
Read MoreHospital Robots, Steam Technology & Automated Driving – Creating Positive Impact with Victoria MacLean from WHEB
WHEB Asset Management is not really a household name here in Australia, and nor are many of the companies that they invest in. Yet for many years, the WHEB team has made it their mission to invest with a focus on creating positive impact, which they have done successfully. Their 2021 impact report has just […]
Read MoreTaking over a million cars off the road – ESG Global Bonds with PIMCO’s Tina Adatia
PIMCO (Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC) is one of the largest fund managers in the world, managing more than $2 trillion (USD) in assets for investors and focusing on active fixed income management. In this interview I discuss PIMCO’s ESG Global Bond fund with Tina Adatia, executive vice president and product strategist in PIMCO’s London […]
Read MoreLeaf Ratings – Eradicating Green (& Rainbow!) Washing
Have you ever wondered about super and investment funds that claim to be ethical or sustainable, but you suspect they might not be true to label? In today’s episode I talk with Chris Lang about Leaf Ratings, which aim to eradicate green (& ‘rainbow’) washing! You can find the web page at www.leafratings.org. Leaf Ratings […]
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