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Episode 28 – A Discussion on Sustainability and the 3 P’s

By deepimpactinvesting | July 22, 2020

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 people, the planet, and a company’s profit are part of the triple bottom line and why they are linked to the principles of sustainability.

In this episode, you will learn:

How people, the planet, and profit contribute to the three P’s
Ways the triple bottom line can help companies
How Ikea is implementing sustainability — and how’s it benefiting the company’s profit
And more!

Tune in now to learn all about sustainability and the three P’s!

Resources: Horizon Sustainable Financial Services | info@horizonssfs.com | Facebook | 505-982-9661

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Episode 26 – Will the World Be More Sustainable After COVID-19? – With Kate Noble, Katherine Mortimer, and Melanie A. Stansbury: Part 3

By deepimpactinvesting | June 25, 2020

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, and Melanie A. Stansbury to discuss political, health, social, and educational considerations surrounding COVID-19 and the upcoming election.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The role media outlets and social media platforms have in conveying political viewpoints
How COVID-19 could affect the November presidential elections
Why healthcare concerns are a symptom of political and economic inequality
How the anti-racism movement is affecting the American political climate
And more!

Tune in now to learn about our current political landscape and what it could look like in our post-COVID-19 lives!

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Episode 25 – Will the World Be More Sustainable After COVID-19? – With Kate Noble, Katherine Mortimer, and Melanie A. Stansbury: Part 2

By deepimpactinvesting | June 3, 2020

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 the closing of businesses is affecting the economy
How the Green New Deal (GND) is helping climate change and economic inequality
Technology’s role in keeping communities together
The kindness and generosity we’ve seen during this crisis
And more!

Tune in to continue learning about what the future may have in store for our post-COVID world!

Resources: Horizon Sustainable Financial Services | Deep Impact Investing Podcast | info@horizonssfs.com | Facebook | 505-982-9661

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Episode 24 — Will the World Be More Sustainable After COVID-19? – With Kate Noble, Katherine Mortimer, and Melanie A. Stansbury: Part 1

By deepimpactinvesting | May 20, 2020

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 today to explore life after COVID-19. Along with guests Kate Noble, Katherine Mortimer, and Melanie A. Stansbury, Kimberly discusses what the future may hold from a sustainability perspective — and what changes we’re already starting to see.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How children and seniors are coping with the pandemic
The possibility of a hybrid education system
A sustainable proposal for a more affordable housing system
How companies like Google and Facebook are implementing sustainability
And more!

Tune in now as Kim and her guests break down different financial, technological, and well-being sustainability issues for our post-pandemic future.

Resources: Horizon Sustainable Financial Services | Deep Impact Investing Podcast | info@horizonssfs.com | 505-982-9661

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Episode 23 – Supply Chain and Marketplace Updates During COVID-19

By deepimpactinvesting | April 29, 2020

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 questions to ask yourself before making changes to your portfolio.

In this episode, you will learn:

Why we’re experiencing shortages in toilet paper, paper towels, and cleaning supplies
Which factors are contributing to clients’ portfolios being ahead of the general market
Top economists’ predictions about how much the unemployment rate will rise
And more!

Tune in to get your updates on supply chain issues and the current marketplace.

Resources: Horizon Sustainable Financial Services | Deep Impact Investing Podcast | Johann Klaassen | info@horizonssfs.com | 505-982-9661

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Episode 22 – How to Support Local Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic – With Vicki Pozzebon

By deepimpactinvesting | April 15, 2020

Are you looking for ways to support local businesses that have been forced to close down due to the COVID-19 outbreak?

In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel speaks to Vicki Pozzebon, a localist and social entrepreneur, about different ways that people can help local businesses right now. This is an informative episode that will give you insight into what business owners are experiencing and options for helping that suit all budgets.

In this episode, you will learn:

How to show goodwill in ways that won’t overwhelm business owners
How to play a role in marketing local businesses
Reasons why nonprofit organizations are struggling right now
About the different relief loans that are available to business owners
The role of the ripple effect and how it impacts independent businesses
And more!

Tune in to learn how you can support local businesses that have been hit hard financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Episode 21 – Consider Supply Chains When Investing

By deepimpactinvesting | April 1, 2020

Nearly every product-based company that you invest in has a supply chain. Where do the suppliers along these supply chains purchase their materials from? Do these materials cause harm to workers or environmental pollution?

In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel unravels questions for every responsible investor to consider about supply chains. This is an informative conversation that also discusses which companies have made progress in creating supply-chain visibility and holding suppliers accountable.

In this episode, you will learn:

What supply chains are and examples of the issues that unethical working conditions impose on people
American laws around supply chain issues such as child labor and human trafficking
Top six important changes to supply-chain regulations from 2019
Shareholder advocacy moves to make in the 2020 proxy season
And more!

Tune in to learn what you must consider about supply chains as you strive to invest like you give a damn.

Resources: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services: (505) 982-9661| info@horizonssfs.com | Horizons Facebook

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Episode 20 — 30 Eco Tips for a Greener Life: Part 2

By deepimpactinvesting | March 18, 2020

There are small changes we can all make to help preserve our resources. Are you up for the challenge?

Kimberly Griego-Kiel is back with part two of her mini-series that covers 30 tips that you can act on today to starting living a greener life. To kick off today’s episode, Kimberly and her co-host, Aric Johnson, discuss the results from their water-calculator tests, which compared their personal water usage to the average American’s water footprint. Next, they share easy lifestyle changes that can lead to a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Reasons to start looking for refillable soap stores in your community
Alternatives to buying brand new items
What to consider about your food’s carbon footprint
How to weatherize your home
And more!

Tune in now to learn more tips eco-friendly tips for living a greener life!

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SPECIAL UPDATE: COVID-19

By deepimpactinvesting | March 16, 2020

In this special episode, we share updates on how we are responding to the COVID-19 situation, how we’re assisting our clients, and what actions we’re advising investors to take during this time of uncertainty.

Tune in now to learn how the markets are being affected and what we’re doing to help clients during this tumultuous time.

Resources: Horizons Sustainable Financial Solutions

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Episode 19 — Turning Trash into Couture Fashion — With Nancy Judd

By deepimpactinvesting | March 13, 2020

Did you know that trash could be used to create high-end fashion?

In today’s episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel speaks with Nancy Judd, an environmental advocate and public artist who installs traveling exhibitions of her Recycle Runway Collection in high-traffic locations like museums and airports. In a most intriguing and inspiring conversation, Nancy shares how she began making sustainable fashion out of trash, the story behind the acclaimed Obamanos coat, and why she is adamant about investing responsibly.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Nancy came to where she is today with her work
Why she chooses to invest responsibly and to be selective of her sponsors
What different types of materials can be used to make couture clothing
And more!

Tune in to learn about Nancy Judd’s work of turning trash into sustainable couture fashion.

Resources: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services: (505) 982-9661 | info@horizonssfs.com | Horizons Facebook | Recycle Runway

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