Episodios
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GMM#11 – As You Sow, Andrew BeharShow Notes
In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Torc Wealth and Horbach Advisors, interviews Andrew Behar, CEO of As You Show, an amazing shareholder action group working tirelessly for ethical business practices.
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Guest:Andrew Behar is the CEO of As You Sow, author of the Shareholder Action Guide. He is on the advisory board of 1-Earth and Real Impact Tracker and is a former board member of Responsible Sourcing Network and US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment. He is a graduate of both Duke’s and New York Universities. Andrew has also been a documentary filmmaker and entrepreneur founding start-ups and is an inventor on five patents. He was named as one of the Purposeful-50 “true changemakers who deliver on social justice, environmental protection, diversity, inclusion, racial equality, and gender and pay equity.”
As You Sow is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing corporate environmental and social responsibility. Founded in 1992, As You Sow envisions a safe, just and sustainable world in which environmental health and human rights are central to corporate decision making.
As You Sow is the nation’s non-profit leader in shareholder advocacy. Founded in 1992, they harness shareholder power to create lasting change and align investments with values.Links & mentions:
https://www.asyousow.org/
https://fossilfreefunds.org/
https://investyourvalues.org/
Invest Your Values is a free online tool that analyzes the climate and social impact of thousands of U.S. mutual funds, ETFs, and 401k plans.
https://www.asyousow.org/as-you-vote
https://torc-group.com
https://horbachexpats.com/
Note that mentioning a particular company or asset does NOT constitute a recommendation or investment advice! Always undertake your own research or take appropriate, professional advice!
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GMM#10 – YouSolar, Rupert Mayer Show Notes
In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Torc Wealth and Horbach Advisors, interviews Rupert Mayer, Serial Entrepreneur, Climate Tech Executive & Evangelist and Fractional CxO.
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Guest:Rupert Mayer
Rupert currently Head of Operations, Finance & Strategy for YouSolar, which makes a high-power solar+battery nano-grid system. A nano-grid is a modular power system that typically comprises a solar array, a battery, and an inverter that forms the grid for the house.
Links & mentions:
https://yousolar.com/
https://torc-wealth.com/
https://horbachexpats.com/
https://www.steamerlaneventures.com/
https://www.carboncollective.co/
https://www.carbonequity.com/
https://www.startengine.com/
https://www.raisegreen.com/
A 270 Trillion-Dollar Challenge and Opportunity. Every Dollar Counts - Rupert Mayer
four out of America’s five biggest companies were oil companies.
four of the world’s five most valuable companies are computer / software / internet companies.
The necessary investment for getting to net-zero by 2050 is reckoned to be 270 Trillion Dollars.
Note that mentioning a particular company or asset does NOT constitute a recommendation or investment advice! Always undertake your own research or take appropriate, professional advice!
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GMM#9 – Helios Lab, William SkinnerShow Notes
In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Torc Wealth, interviews William Skinner, Co-Founder and CEO of Helios Lab, a platform enabling crypto investors to directly fund high impact solar projects in emerging markets.
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Guest:William Skinner
William is a seasoned founder/builder with nearly a decade of experience across finance, tech, web3 and international manufacturing. Following the successful sale of his previous company, he’s dedicated his life to the fight against climate change.
Helios Labs
Helios enables crypto investors to directly fund high impact solar projects in emerging markets.
Links & mentions:
https://www.helios.eco/home
https://torc-wealth.com/
https://horbachexpats.com/
https://www.southparkcommons.com/
https://www.trailofbits.com/
Definitions:
Web3 is the idea of a new, decentralized internet built on blockchains, which are distributed ledgers controlled communally by participants.
Blockchain is a method of recording information that makes it impossible or difficult for the system to be changed, hacked, or manipulated. A blockchain is a distributed ledger that duplicates and distributes transactions across the network of computers participating in the blockchain.
Cryptocurrencies are digital tokens. They are a type of digital currency that allows people to make payments directly to each other through an online system. Cryptocurrencies have no legislated or intrinsic value; they are simply worth what people are willing to pay for them in the market.
DeFi, (or “decentralized finance”) is an umbrella term for peer-to-peer financial services on public blockchains, primarily Ethereum.
A tech stack is the set of technologies used to develop an application, including programming languages, frameworks, databases, front-end and back-end tools, and APIs.
Note that mentioning a particular company or asset does NOT constitute a recommendation or investment advice! Always undertake your own research or take appropriate, professional advice!
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GMM#8 – Ben Vivari, Till Investors Show Notes
In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Horbach Advisors and Torc Wealth, interviews Ben Vivari, Co-Founder and CEO of Till Investors, a research and communications firm aimed at helping clients evaluate and invest in “sustainable” funds.
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Guest:Ben Vivari
Ben is a Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), an MBA, and an advocate for organizations and individuals looking to align their investments with their values. He draws from his experience working with asset managers, financial advisors, and industry insiders to help make sustainable investing accessible and achievable for even the most novice of investors.
In addition to his work with Till Investors, he is the Managing Director for the financial communications firm Purcell Communications, where he manages content for some of the largest financial institutions in the country. He is also an adjunct professor at Hood College, where he teaches courses on sustainable investing and social entrepreneurship.
Till Investors
Till Investors is a research and communications firm aimed at helping clients evaluate and invest in “sustainable” funds – sometimes called ESG, green, or socially responsible funds. Their mission is to arm clients with the tools and information they need to make sustainable investments – and to benefit from them over time – by finding approaches that are the best fit for them, their community, and their values.
Links & mentions:
https://tillinvestors.com/
https://torc-wealth.com/
https://horbachexpats.com/
Sustainable Investing: An ESG Starter Kit for Everyday Investors (ISBN 13: 9781637425107)
by Kylelane Purcell (Author), Ben Vivari (Author)
Note that mentioning a particular company or asset does NOT constitute a recommendation or investment advice! Always undertake your own research or take appropriate, professional advice!
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Show Notes
In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Horbach Advisors and Torc Wealth, interviews Bonnie Gurry, Co-Founder and CEO of GreenPortfolio, a platform aimed at creating an online financial management platform focused on climate-first investing which asks the essential question, “Doesn’t everyone deserve to know what their money is funding?”
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Guest:Bonnie Gurry
Bonnie has focused her career on clean energy, having worked as the North American Clean Energy Lead at BASF and a Renewable Energy Resources and Technology Engineer at the New York Power Authority. She earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Caltech, and an M.B.A. from the NYU Stern School of Business
GreenPortfolio
GreenPortfolio is a guide for climate-friendly financial decisions. They help avoid funding fossil fuel projects and find companies, funds, and services that offer climate solutions.
They help answer questions like: What are your accounts and products doing with your savings? Investing in fossil fuels? Where are the clean energy and climate solutions? What is your money funding and can you invest in a future you believe in?
Links & mentions:
https://greenportfolio.com/
https://torc-wealth.com/
https://horbachexpats.com/
https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/
Note that mentioning a particular company or asset does NOT constitute a recommendation or investment advice! Always undertake your own research or take appropriate, professional advice!
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Show Notes
In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Horbach Advisors and Torc Wealth, interviews HIP Investors CEO, R. Paul Herman about their unique methodology to track, rate and rank investments’ quantifiable impact on society and questions Wall Street views that “doing good” and “doing well” are incompatible.
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Guest: Paul HermanCEO + Founder * Chief Investment Officer * Portfolio Manager *
Paul Herman is a globally recognized leader in investing to pursue positive impact and profit.HIP Investor Inc HIP (Human Impact + Profit)
HIP’s Ratings have helped drive the Newsweek Green Rankings and the Peter Drucker Index. HIP’s Strategies focus on “great places to work,” sustainable real estate, global dividends, and sustainability leaders.
Links & mentions:
The HIP Investor Book
The HIP Investor: Make Bigger Profits by Building a Better Worldby R. Paul Herman
Published by John Wiley & Sons (April 2010)
The Global Handbook of Impact Investing:
Solving Global Problems Via Smarter Capital Markets TowardsA More Sustainable Societyco-edited by Elsa de Morais Sarmento & HIP CEO R. Paul Herman
https://hipinvestor.com/
https://torc-wealth.com/
https://horbachexpats.com/
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Show Notes
In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Horbach Advisors and Torc Wealth, interviews Uli Epensberger, CEO and founder of Ziggma, a smart portfolio tracker and stock screener that's changing the game for investors who are looking to make a positive impact with their investments.
Uli is a seasoned expert in the financial industry, bringing years of experience and a passion for sustainable investing. Today, we'll dive into the story behind Ziggma, exploring how this innovative platform is empowering investors to make informed decisions while aligning their portfolios with their values.
We discuss the challenges Uli faced in creating Ziggma, the unique features that set it apart, and the role it plays in the broader landscape of green finance. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting on your financial journey, this episode is packed with insights that will help you understand the power of smart investing in the world of green finance.
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Guest:
Uli Epensberger is a financial analyst who worked at some of the world’s largest asset managers for close to two decades. As a passionate outdoor adventurer, Uli systematically seeks to factor in the environmental impact when making an investment decision. His main goal is to help private investors build wealth with a positive climate impact.
Links & mentions:
https://ziggma.com/
https://torc-wealth.com/
EU Taxonomy
ESG Ratings
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Show Notes
In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Horbach Advisors and Torc Wealth, interviews a visionary leader in the realm of renewable energy, Dr. Jochen Schneider, Founder and CEO of Enerchange and Hydrosion
With a background steeped in environmental science and a passion for clean energy solutions, he has been at the forefront of driving change in the energy landscape.
As the head of Enerchange, Dr. Schneider leads a team committed to promoting geothermal energy through strategic communication and impactful events. Their mission is clear: to contribute to a world where our energy supply is 100% renewable, leaving a lasting and positive impact on the planet.
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Guest:
Dr. Jochen Schneider is an experienced geologist dealing with renewable energy events at Enerchange and hydrochemical analyses at Hydrosion. Enerchange organises conference on Geothermal Energy. Enerchange is a PR and Event Agency focusing on renewable energy and sustainable energy use. Their goal is an energy supply that is produced 100% renewable. They are committed to the energy transition.
Links & mentions:
https://www.enerchange.de/en/enerchange
https://torc-wealth.com/
https://www.praxisforum-geothermie.bayern/en
https://www.investgeothermal.com/en
https://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/
https://www.geothermie.de/geothermie/geothermische-technologien/tiefe-geothermie.html
https://www.edenproject.com/mission/our-projects/eden-geothermal-energy-project
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In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Horbach Advisors and Torc Wealth, interviews Steven Peck, the founder and president of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities on the subject of living architecture, generally known as Green Roofs - what are they, how they help the environment, and what are the investment opportunities.
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Guest:
Steven Peck, the founder and president of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC), the North American green roof and wall industry association, a non-profit industry association that is devoted to spreading awareness of the benefits of green roofs, walls, and other forms of living architecture. Steven is Canadian and based in Toronto. He is publisher of the Living Architecture Monitor magazine and founder of the Annual International Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference, Awards and Trade Show.
Links & mentions:
https://greenroofs.org/
https://livingarchitectureacademy.com/
https://livingarchitecturemonitor.com/
https://torc-wealth.com/
https://horbachexpats.com/
https://ual.sg/project/roofpedia/
https://www.greenroofs.com/
https://www.americanforests.org/article/impressive-green-roofs-around-the-world/
https://livingarchitecturemonitor.com/articles/insight-into-germanys-green-roof-and-wall-market-trends-and-policy-f21
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/01/27/2596592/0/en/Green-Roof-Market-is-Expected-to-Grow-at-a-CAGR-of-16-20-Reaching-a-Valuation-of-US-5-37-Billion-from-2022-2030-Contrive-Datum-Insights.html
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In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Horbach Advisors and Torc Wealth, interviews U Impact CEO and co-founder, Leslie Li. They talk about about how to approach sustainable investing, using data to mobilise capital and the shift to greater inclusivity - oh and there are several sound pieces of investment advice too!
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Guest:
Lesley Li is the CEO and co-founder of U Impact. Prior she worked for leading investment banks such as JP Morgan and Barclays in London for over ten years. She graduated with two Masters, in Finance and Industrial Management, from the University of Cambridge.
She founded U Impact in Berlin in early 2020 with the mission to mobilise retail investments towards sustainability. She gave a TEDx talk in Berlin in 2022 and was awarded the Women in Fintech Powerlist 2021 Top 10 ESG leader by Innovate Finance.
U Impact is an award-winning startup which helps financial institutions to turn their ESG cost and regulatory burden into revenue and growth opportunities by using data to empower their clients to become more confident and sustainable investors.
Links & mentions:
https://uimpact.earth/
https://torc-wealth.com/
https://horbachexpats.com/
https://plana.earth/
https://www.arabesque.com/
https://www.ecolytiq.com/
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In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Horbach Advisors and Torc Wealth, interviews Raise Green CEO, Franz Hochstrasser about their climate investment marketplace for clean energy, ESG, & local impact.
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Have questions, comments? Email us at [email protected]
Guest:
Franz Hochstrasser CEO & Co-Founder of Raise Green: Former Obama appointee on energy and climate for the White House, US State Department, and United States Department of Agriculture. Part of the core team that negotiated the Paris Agreement.
Raise Green is a marketplace for impact investing in climate solutions.
From solar farms on Maui, to water reuse systems in Phoenix, to geothermal power installations in Alaska, the solutions to climate change are taking shape all around us – powered by heroic entrepreneurs and innovators who are not content to wait for big energy and leaders in government to get their act together. RaiseGreen gives ordinary investors the opportunity to participate in this frontline work.
Links & mentions:
https://www.raisegreen.com/
https://horbachexpats.com/
https://torc-wealth.com/
https://www.ctgreenbank.com/
http://piketty.pse.ens.fr/en/publications-en
https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CHIPS_and_Science_Act
https://www.whitehouse.gov/cleanenergy/inflation-reduction-act-guidebook/
https://greenportfolio.com
