In June 2020, the Department of Labor proposed a new rule for employer-sponsored retirement plans, proposing changes to the way fiduciaries handle these plans when it comes to ESG investing. If this rule comes to pass, what would it mean for socially responsible investors and their advisors? In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel explores the answer …
Now more than ever, consumers and their buying practices are reshaping the way companies around the world are practicing sustainability. How can we harness these consumption dynamics to create a better pollution solution? With the help of different studies and statistics, Kimberly Griego-Kiel explores this question in this episode. She discusses just how impactful consumers …
Now more than ever, investors want to make a positive impact on social justice issues through their investing practices. But to accomplish this, what do you need to keep in mind? In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen discuss how investors can make a change with socially responsible investing — and why they shouldn’t …
Each year, Arcadis publishes an index of the most sustainable cities in the world. While U.S. cities might not top the sustainability index, there are still important lessons we can learn from those who are making the most progress with their sustainability initiatives. In this episode, join Kimberly Griego-Kiel as she breaks down the latest …
Sustainability is anything that can be sustained and continued for a long period of time, without letting it deteriorate. Sustainability can also stretch far beyond just your individual day-to-day life. In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel dives into the concept of sustainability and the triple bottom line, otherwise known as the three P’s. She explains how …
This June brought not only Juneteenth but also several demonstrations of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement across the U.S. Today, Kimberly Griego-Kiel joins Renee Morgan and Aaron Garza to explore the current state of the racial justice movement through an open discussion on racism, protests, education, and a stand of solidarity. In this …
With the 2020 election less than five months away and so much uncertainty remaining around the COVID-19 crisis, what will America’s political landscape look like as we continue to journey towards our post-COVID-19 tomorrow? Back with the third part of her COVID-19 series, Kimberly Griego-Kiel returns in today’s episode with guests Kate Noble, Katherine Mortimer, …
Today, Kimberly Griego-Kiel is back with part two of her special panel discussion about life after COVID-19 and sustainability. Exploring the future through a sustainability lens, Kimberly chats once more with Kate Noble, Katherine Mortimer, and Melanie A. Stansbury to highlight different issues surrounding the economy and COVID-19. In this episode, you will learn: How …
As we look ahead to life after COVID-19, many people have been wondering how our society will change as a result of this pandemic. How will our communities change? Is it possible to increase sustainability in our financial, health, and education system? To better explore these questions, Kimberly Griego-Kiel kicks off a new three-part series …
It’s clear that certain supply chains are struggling right now. Do you know why highly desired products, like toilet paper, can’t seem to catch up with the demand? In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen update you on supply chain challenges and what is happening in the marketplace right now. You will also hear …