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

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

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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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Where in the World is Sustainable Healthcare!? (Ep. 76)

Where in the World is Sustainable Healthcare!? (Ep. 76)

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Having access to better healthcare is not just a mission within our nation but also worldwide. 

So, how to work towards a better system?

In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel explores the current healthcare system and how it’s designed to be reactive instead of proactive. By sharing her own experiences and reviewing the different healthcare systems around the world, Kim explains the pros and cons of a universal and sustainable healthcare system and what those look like. 

Kim discusses:

  • The importance of incorporating further prevention methods 
  • The role of mental health initiatives within a proactive healthcare system
  • Her personal experiences with healthcare in different countries 
  • Ways our investment portfolios can support sustainable healthcare systems
  • How did the pandemic impact healthcare across the world 
  • And more!

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

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

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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)

Banking on Success Or Failure (Ep. 74)

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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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15 Questions To Quiz Your Financial Health (Ep. 73)

15 Questions To Quiz Your Financial Health (Ep. 73)

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Do you know where your financial health stands?

In this episode of Deep Impact Investing, Kimberly Griego-Kiel talks about Horizons Sustainable Financial Services’ financial health quiz. She dives into all 15 questions for you to follow along and figure out your financial health score.

Kim discusses:

  • Why it’s important to not only know the value of your bank and investment accounts but also to check them regularly
  • Why you should list your assets and liabilities or know where to find them
  • The importance of developing specific and measurable financial goals
  •  Knowing the value of your home and the balance of your mortgage and the interest rate
  • And more!

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

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

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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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A Conversation on Disability Rights & the ESG Community (Ep. 68)

A Conversation on Disability Rights & the ESG Community (Ep. 68)

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Over 15% of the world’s population lives with some kind of disability. However, disability issues and rights are often overlooked when we consider Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues.

In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel sheds light on disability rights and the lack of attention it receives in ESG conversations. She highlights why disability inclusion is critical for approaching ESG holistically and unveils how inclusion contributes to successful business operations. 

Kimberly discusses:

  • How the Disability Equality Index is improving ESG and the impact investing arena
  • The purchasing power the disability community holds globally
  • Reasons it’s critical for organizations to be inclusive for their business success 
  • The difference between diversity and inclusion  
  • And more!

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