Climate Change – Deep Impact Investing

W.T.F — What The Fahrenheit!? (Ep. 97)

By deepimpactinvesting | August 16, 2023

Temperatures are rising, and extreme weather events are becoming way more frequent.

So, what are we waiting to address this pressing issue head-on!?

In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel explores the alarming rise in global temperatures and the consequences of climate change.

Join in as Kim shares eye-opening statistics about the effects of these rising temperatures on human health and ecosystems while reinforcing the urgency for collective action to combat climate change.

Kim discusses:

The correlation between rising temperatures and environmental degradation
The consequences of climate change on human health, ecosystems, and global stability
The importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting alternative energy sources
What you need to know about COP28 and its potential to drive change in the oil and gas industry
And more!

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Achieving Climate Targets: Here’s Why Failure Leads to Lessons & Changes with Pooja Khosla — Part II (Ep. 93)

By deepimpactinvesting | June 14, 2023

Climate change is not a fantasy. It is an undeniable reality, impacting us in ways we cannot ignore.

In fact, it’s believed that we will likely not make it to our goal of limiting the planet’s warming by 1.5 degrees in the next six years.

This week, Pooja Khosla, the Chief Innovation Officer at Entelligent, is back to chat with Kim Griego-Kiel about climate change and strategies chief operating officers (COO) of companies can implement to facilitate climate change-related improvements within their own practices.

Together, they unpack the importance of setting achievable goals and making small, incremental changes to various systems, processes, and policies.

Pooja discusses:

Reasons businesses need to focus on green policies while transitioning to renewable energy sources to make the planet more sustainable
The value of achieving climate targets and the relevancy of the situation
The possibility of achieving climate targets in less than 80 years
Five principle-based initiatives chief operating officers (COO) should consider when it comes to supporting climate change and ESG strategies
How to avoid greenwashing
The role of banks and financial professionals when it comes to sustainability and supply chain initiatives
And more!

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Pooja Khosla is the Chief Innovation Officer at Entelligent. Dr. Khosla is an econometrician and data scientist with extensive experience in data analysis, predictive modeling, econometrics, statistics, microfinance, and mutual fund analysis.

Dr. Khosla is one of the inventors of the patented Smart Climate® technology. She brings her international background in finance, academia, predictive modeling, and statistical software platforms to the company, leading product and client development.

She has published articles and papers in trade journals, including Pensions & Investments, CFA NYC, and Morning Consult.

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Learn How To Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act — Part I with Pooja Khosla (Ep. 92)

By deepimpactinvesting | May 31, 2023

If you’re a small business owner looking to contribute towards combating climate change while also strengthening your business, make sure to stream this week’s episode of Deep Impact Investing with Pooja Khosla, the Chief Innovation Officer at Entelligent.

This week, Pooja shares five ways small businesses can utilize government incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act to go green. Through her discussion on ‘greenflation’ and why it matters for our economy, Pooja emphasizes the value of proactively protecting our planet (as individuals and as businesses).

By providing practical suggestions, such as switching to renewable energy and investing in green technology, learn the strategies you need to take advantage of tax breaks while making positive environmental changes.

Pooja discusses:

Ways her article covers the Inflation Reduction Act and its benefits for small businesses
The government incentives for going green
What’s ‘greenflation’ and how it’s impacting our economy
Five changes small businesses can make to benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act
And more!

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“Want to Be More Sustainable? 4 Ways To Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act” by Pooja Khosla

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About Our Guest:

She has published articles and papers in trade journals, including Pensions & Investments, CFA NYC, and Morning Consult.

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Tidbits with Kim: Sustainable Investing & Working Towards A Sustainable Economy (Ep. 88)

By deepimpactinvesting | April 12, 2023

Welcome to Kim Griego-Kiel’s new segment, ‘Tidbits with Kim!’

Every quarter, Kim will bring you the ins and outs of sustainable investing and handy action items to work towards a more sustainable economy.

In this week’s episode, Kim delves into the world of sustainable impact investing while exploring some exciting new developments in California’s fight against climate change.

Listen in as Kim navigates the latest news on stricter vehicle requirements, proposed emission disclosure bills, and the benefits of hybrid and electric cars.

Kim discusses:

California’s implementation of stricter vehicle requirements to improve fuel efficiency and promote zero emissions
The two new bills being proposed in California aimed at holding corporations accountable for their impact on climate change
What you should know about carbon emissions and their role within different income brackets
The United Nations’ predictions about the likelihood of animal pandemic being the leading cause of the next pandemic
The improvement of plant-based meat options in terms of quality, taste, and texture
And more!

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Change Not Charity: Charitable Giving For Climate Change with Jack Chellman (Ep. 80)

By deepimpactinvesting | November 30, 2022

The traditional process for giving money to charity can leave people feeling skeptical, but when it comes to donating to charities for climate change, applying a “fund management” approach can be the solution that makes a difference.

In this episode, Jack Chellman, the head of strategy and communications at the Global Returns Project, joins Kimberly Griego-Kiel to talk about the company’s Global Returns Portfolio. Jack explains how this portfolio works as a diverse, effective, and scalable not-for-profit tool designed to regenerate the planet and protect the environment.

Jack discusses:

Types of charitable giving
Ways the Global Returns Project works to support climate change with not-for-profit organizations to curate investments (not for financial return)
The 3 UN Sustainable Development Goals this organization targets
Ways individual investors can get involved and the role of taxes when it comes to charitable giving
The difference between donating stocks and cash
And more!

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Organization Name: The Global Returns Project Limited
Charity Number: 1186683

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About Our Guest:

With a background in journalism and social advocacy, Jack Chellman transitioned to environmental work out of concern for issues of intersectional climate justice. A Marshall Scholar, Jack holds an MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History from the University of Cambridge. He also earned an MSc with distinction in Media, Power, and Public Affairs from Royal Holloway, University of London.

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VegTech™ Invest, The Revolution in Plant-Based Innovation ETFs ⁠— Part 2 with Elysabeth Alfano (Ep. 79)

By deepimpactinvesting | November 16, 2022

Plant-based innovations in food play an important role in solving food insecurities.

So, how do we reduce plastics in packaging without using animal-based materials?

In this episode, Elysabeth Alfano is back to explore the ins and outs of our current plant-based revolution. Elysabeth sheds light on investing in animal-free meat and the reasons we need to move away from plastic packaging.

By exploring market trends and reviewing the different sustainable options in food and packaging around the world, Elysabeth also explains ways that climate change and food injustices will translate to the bottom line.

Elysabeth discusses:

The five plant-based sectors that VegTech™ Invest is funding and why
Ways the firm is investing in reducing plastic using animal-free material supply systems
How Anheuser-Busch is supporting precision fermentation to create animal-free meat
Ways you can invest in VegTech™ Invest’s EATV with little capital
And more!

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About Our Guest:

As the CEO of VegTech™ Invest and the advisor to the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV, Elysabeth Alfano combines her business leadership and investing experience in the plant-based business arena. Helping to define and grow the new investment sector of Plant-based Innovation, her expertise is investing in the companies that are innovating with plants to produce animal-free products for sustainable consumption.

A sought-after speaker, Elysabeth discusses the intersection of sustainability and the global food supply system on radio, TV, at conferences, in boardrooms, and, most recently, at the United National Global Leaders Compact Summit. She also hosts a weekly Plantbased Business Hour interview show.

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What You Should Know About The Current Water Crisis (Ep.75)

By deepimpactinvesting | September 21, 2022

Water is life. But right now, water is also a messenger.

If you’re following the news, you know about the current water shortage, and how this situation is a warning sign of climate change.

In this episode, Kimberly Griego Kiel unpacks everything around the current water scarcity while detailing some must-know action items along with tips and tricks you can follow to make a difference.

Kim discusses:

The climate water and food nexus we’re currently facing
How ground and above groundwater management is depleting rapidly
Tips to reduce and optimize our water usage
What to do (locally) to provide solutions to the water crisis
And more!

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Banking on Success Or Failure (Ep. 74)

By deepimpactinvesting | August 24, 2022

Not every bank or mutual fund we give our money to has our environmental impact values in mind.

In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel takes a deep dive into how you can be smarter about where your money is going and who you invest with. She talks about banking and insurance alternatives that share ESG values and prioritize what they invest in to make an impactful difference.

Kim discusses:

How alternate banking like community banks or credit unions can work for you
The steps insurance companies are taking to be stewards of the environment
What 30 of the primary insurers are doing to avoid catastrophic climate change
How to find out if your bank or mutual fund invests in fossil fuels
And more!

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Prioritizing ESG Investments with Dr. Pooja Khosla (Ep. 71)

By deepimpactinvesting | July 13, 2022

Everything from the environment to resources, and even sustainability, has been impacted by current events, which in turn bring market volatility.

How should we react to this? Should we be scared? Should the ESG markets be worried?

In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel talks with Entelligent’s executive vice president for client & product development, Dr. Pooja Khosla. Dr. Khosla discusses some of the recent anti-ESG sentiments she has been hearing, along with things we can do to prioritize ESG investing today.

Dr. Khosla and Kim discuss:

Why ESG has underperformed over the last six months
How some industrialized countries like the US are producing more carbon than countries with a larger population
Reasons environmental-focused investors need to pay more attention to carbon production
How operating in scarcity of resources has made emerging markets more resourceful and environmentally friendly
And more!

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Pooja Khosla is the executive vice president for client & product development at Entelligent. Dr. Khosla is an economist, econometrician, and mathematician who has deep knowledge to build investing solutions. She has extensive experience in predictive modeling, microfinance, and designing impact investment tools and has been working on impact solutions since 2003, both nationally and internationally.

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Must-Know Takeaways from the UN’s 2022 Climate Change Report (Ep. 65)

By deepimpactinvesting | April 6, 2022

While we may not see the effects of climate change in our everyday lives, its impact on our environment is increasing across the globe.

In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel sheds light on vulnerability and adaptation as two key points of the UN’s 2022 Climate Change Report. This report assesses the impacts of climate change, looking at ecosystems, biodiversity, and human communities at global and regional levels. It also reviews vulnerabilities and the capacities and limits of the natural world and human societies to adapt to climate change.

Kim discusses:

The vulnerability of our ecosystems, infrastructure, and energy systems
Impacting climate crisis through adaptation
The critical need to implement global sustainability practices for the global wellbeing
How you can use the UN’s report to start to take action with your investing
And more!

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