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Episode 43: U.S. Farmers and Ranchers In Action: Creating Sustainable Food and Supply Chains – With Erin Fitzgerald

By deepimpactinvesting | April 7, 2021

Farmers are a lot like scientists. In fact, for farmers to be able to cultivate healthy food for people like us, they need to know a lot about the way they’re producing and growing that food.

How are farmers and ranchers working to bring us healthier meals while also enhancing sustainability efforts in agriculture?

Find out in this episode, as Erin Fitzgerald, the CEO of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers In Action (USFRA), sits down with Kimberly Griego-Kiel to continue the conversation on sustainable agriculture. Erin explains everything you need to know about USFRA and the firm’s role in creating solutions for economic and agricultural sustainability.

In this episode, you will learn:

USFRA’s vision and mission
How farmers and ranchers can reduce carbon emissions
From cow Fitbits to cover crops: Technological innovations for farms and ranches
Ways agriculture can contribute to America’s overall economic growth
And more!

Tune in today and learn how you, too, can support the sustainable agriculture movement!

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Episode 42: Investing in Climate-Smart Agriculture – With David Bennell

By deepimpactinvesting | March 17, 2021

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) David Bennell focuses on creating high-quality products, services, and programs that deliver real value and set the standard for safety, sustainability, and profitability.

In this episode, join Kimberly Griego-Kiel as she sits down with David to discuss his contribution to the Transformative Investment in Climate-Smart Soil Agriculture report and to highlight what you really need to know about agricultural investment.

In this episode, you will learn:

How much private capital is in the United States’ agricultural system
Why technological and financial innovation benefit the agriculture sector
The role of greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural production
Why resilience is so important in an agricultural environment
And more!

Listen in and find out why, at the end of the day, you are always investing in agriculture!

Report: Transformative Investment in Climate-Smart Agriculture

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Episode 41: An In-Depth Look at Corporate Sustainability Reporting (CSR)

By deepimpactinvesting | March 3, 2021

You’ve likely heard the term CSR (Corporate Sustainability Reporting) at least once. But do you really know what this type of reporting entails and why it’s so important?

Find out in this episode as Kimberly Griego-Kiel takes you along for an in-depth look at CSR. By outlining its benefits, challenges, solutions, and guidelines, Kim explains CSR’s role within corporations and reveals how it fits into the overall idea of sustainability.

In this episode, you will learn:

The history and purpose of Corporate Sustainability Reporting (CSR)
Challenges associated with CSR
The role of CSR in a firm’s profit and ESG metrics
Kim’s take on how to achieve good quality CSR
How millennials are shaping the future of sustainability
And more!

Listen in for your crash course on the ins and outs of CSR!

Resources: Horizon Sustainable Financial Services | info@horizons

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Episode 40: ESG and Sustainable Investing Predictions for 2021

By deepimpactinvesting | February 3, 2021

What can we expect to see from sustainable investing in 2021?

Find out in this episode as Kimberly Griego-Kiel reveals her ESG and sustainable investing predictions for the year!

Join Kim as she forecasts what might lay ahead based on industry research findings. Plus, she shares the potential benefits ESG investing can bring to the government, citizens, and corporations alike.

In this episode, you will learn:

How impact investing has grown since 2018
Why more companies and individuals are choosing sustainable investing
ESG and social investing trends of 2021
Why corporation sustainability reporting could be a new requirement in upcoming years
And more!

Tune in today to learn Kim’s view on 2021’s sustainable investing industry!

Resources:

Horizon Sustainable Financial Services | info@horizonssfs.com | Facebook | 505-982-9661 | 2020 US Social Investment Forum Report

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Episode 39: A Reflection on the 2020 Markets, Economy, and Unemployment Rates

By deepimpactinvesting | January 20, 2021

COVID-19 has impacted almost all areas of our lives, including the economy and markets.

However, now that we’ve entered 2021, we are starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel.

In this episode, join Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen as they reflect on the 2020 economy, market, unemployment, and ESG numbers to create a vision for what’s to come in 2021.

In this episode, you will learn:

The eye-opening 2020 unemployment rates in some parts of the country
Reasons why the stock market is improving
How positive economic performance is related to ESG and social impact investing
Why you should be careful about the idea of “getting back to normal”
And more!

Listen today to take a look back on 2020 and to prepare for all that’s to come in 2021!

Resources: Horizon Sustainable Financial Services | info@horizonssfs.com | Facebook |

505-982-9661 | Johann Klaassen

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Episode 38: 15 Tips & Tricks for Saving and Budgeting in 2021

By deepimpactinvesting | December 23, 2020

Whether we make $10 or $100 an hour, many of us are always looking for ways to better save our money.

In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel reveals 15 tips and tricks to help you maximize your savings in 2021. Kim shares money-saving strategies to help you work towards your savings goals and highlights ways a monthly budget plan can complement your savings process.

In this episode, you will learn:

About saving for emergency funds, vacations, or debt repayments
Bulk buying, gardening, homemade meals, and streaming services as affordable alternatives
Benefits of a clean and clear credit score
What to ask yourself when making big purchases
And more!

Join Kim now and discover how you can optimize your spending, saving, and budgeting for 2021!

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

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Episode 37 – Meet Horizons’ Newest Team Members: Part 2 — With Alan Gammel & Patricia Hathaway

By deepimpactinvesting | December 9, 2020

Meet Horizons Sustainable Financial Services’ newest team members, Alan Gammel and Patricia Hathaway!

In this episode, get your official introduction to Alan and Patricia and discover why they’ve joined the Horizons family as advisors representing the Pacific Northwest. Plus, get to know more about them and their passions both in and out of the office!

In this episode, you will learn:

How Alan and Patricia got into the impact investing industry
Ways they aim to help Horizons clients meet their financial and investing goals
How Alan and Patricia give back to their communities
About Alan and Patricia’s heroes and how they have shaped who they are today
And more!

Tune in now to meet Alan and Patricia!

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Episode 36 – The Real Horror Story: The Melting Arctic Ice Caps

By deepimpactinvesting | November 25, 2020

You may have seen brief coverage about the thawing Arctic. Your interest may even have been peaked by pictures of sad and emaciated polar bears. But the rest of the story, the real horror story, is what deserves our full and immediate attention.

In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel explores the horror story that is the melting of the Arctic ice caps. Kim explains this event’s impact on humanity and the earth and suggests different things we can do to improve this dire situation.

In this episode, you will learn:

How the melting Arctic impacts our recent weather phenomenons
Kim’s take on different ways to save the Arctic
How permafrost thawing can lead to gigatons of carbon into the atmosphere
Why you should consider impact investing
And more!

Tune in today and discover how your investing can help you become more environmentally conscious!

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

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Episode 35 – 7 Tips For Choosing The Right Financial Advisor

By deepimpactinvesting | November 11, 2020

While many believe that they can handle their finances just as well, or even better, than a financial advisor, the truth is that your finances will likely see better progress with the help of a trusted advisor.

To help you find the best advisor for you, Kimberly Griego-Kiel draws upon her experience in the financial services and impact investing industries to outline seven considerations to keep in mind during your search for your next advisor.

In this episode, you will learn:

Why a proper financial advisor will never promise potential returns
How to find an advisor that fits your business and investment needs
Why your advisor should be a fiduciary
The difference between a financial planner and a broker
And more!

Tune in to discover how working with an advisor can lead you to better long-term results!

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

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Episode 34 – Meet Horizons’ Newest Team Members — With Bryanna Briley & Paul Perret

By deepimpactinvesting | October 28, 2020

“Great things in business are never done by one person. They are done by a team of people.” – Steve Jobs

Meet Horizons Sustainable Financial Services’ newest team members, Bryanna Briley and Paul Perret!

In this episode, get your official introduction to Bryanna and Paul and discover who they are both professionally and personally — and why they’ve joined the Horizons family.

In this episode, you will learn:

How Paul acquires new clients in Alabama
Bryanna’s insight on entering the socially conscious side of the financial industry
Paul’s financial philosophy
About Paul and Bryanna and their proudest achievements
And more!

Tune in now to meet Bryanna and Paul and to learn how they will help Horizons clients join their financial goals with their personal values!

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

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