
The Socially Inspired Investor
By The Socially Inspired Investor

The Socially Inspired InvestorJun 26, 2023

Why does the term ESG create a problem for so many?
Why does the term ESG create a problem for so many? Episode 9 - Season 2 of the Socially Inspired Investor.
In this episode, Michael Poisson, Managing Director at Ideal Ratings shares his thoughts in conversation with host, Pat O'Neill. Michael is also author of 'The ESG Data Revolution: Sustainable Fuel for Tomorrow's Business'.

What are cities doing to become more energy efficient and sustainable? And how are they paying for it?
Episode 8 - Season 2 of the Socially Inspired Investor.
In this episode, Minjia Yang - Vice President, Investing for Health at International WELL Building Institute shares her thoughts in conversation with host Pat O'Neill.

How Do Socially Inspired Investment Themes Differ And Why Is That Important?
Episode 7 - Season 2 of the Socially Inspired Investor
How do Socially Inspired Investment themes differ and why is that important? - In this episode Gabe Rissman, President and Co-Founder of YourStake, shares his thoughts in a discussion with host, Pat O'Neill.

Renewable Energy Getting Cheaper Every Day - What is the potential impact for consumers and investors?
Episode 6 - Season 2 of the Socially Inspired Investor
Renewable Energy is Getting Cheaper Every Day - In this episode we are joined by Peter Fusaro, Chairman, Global Change Associates to discuss the potential impact for consumers and investors with host Pat O'Neill.

A New Era in Company Reporting - What Does it Mean?
Episode 5 - Season 2 of the Socially Inspired Investor
Tamara Close - CFA, Founder and Managing Partner at Close Group Consulting shares her thoughts in conversation with host Pat O'Neill.

How Investing in Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Makes a Difference
Episode 4 - Season 2 of the Socially Inspired Investor "How Investing In Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) Makes a Difference"
Lorraine Wilson, Chief Impact Officer and Head of ESG Methodology at Novata shares her thoughts in conversation with our host Pat O'Neill.

Wind Power Investing: Risks & Opportunity
Episode 3 - Season 2 of the Socially Inspired Investor "Wind Power Investing: what are the current risks and opportunities?"
Steven Pugh, Partner and Head of Origination, Infrastructure Hermes GPE LLP joins Paul Ellis, Head of Paul Ellis Consulting, and Host of The Sustainable Finance Podcast in conversation with host Pat O'Neill.

It's All About the Water
Episode 2 - Season 2 "It's all about the Water"
In this episode we are joined by Betsy Moszeter, Chief Operating Officer of Green Alpha Advisors and Paul Ellis, Head of Paul Ellis Consulting, and Host of The Sustainable Finance Podcast. Clean, usable water has become a growing concern around the world, so what does the future hold, and what about investment opportunities and risks when it comes to water? In conversation with Host Pat O'Neill, Betsy and Paul share their thoughts.

It's Electric - A Guide to Electric Mobility
Episode 1 - Season 2 : "It's Electric - A Guide to Electric Mobility" - To kick off Season 2 of the Socially Inspired Investor, we are joined by Jeremy McCool, founder and CEO of HEVO Power. in conversation with Host, Pat O'Neill, they will be focusing on wireless technologies for electric vehicles.

Recap Episode
Episode 10 - Season 1: Recap Episode
This month is a recap of all nine episodes from Season 1. The Socially Inspired Investor team sits down with host, Pat O'Neill, sharing their thoughts and highlighting interesting moments from the industry-leading speakers who contributed to our premiere season.

Major Legislation Gives Hope for Fighting Climate Change
Episode 9: Season 1 - Major legislation gives hope for fighting climate change
This month we turn our focus to the new legislation that provides hope to fighting climate change. Desmond Wheatley President and CEO of BEAM shares his thoughts with The Socially Inspired Investor.

Jobs - Current & Future Opportunities Part B
Episode 8 - Season 1: JOBS continued
This month we continue our focus on how the nature of WORK and JOBS is changing . Yana Kravtsova - Executive Vice President, Communication, Public and Environmental Affairs at Enviva LP shares her thoughts with The Socially Inspired Investor.

Jobs - Current & Future Opportunities Part A
Episode 7 - Season 1: JOBS
This month we turn our focus to Jobs - As ESG considerations become more widely adopted what's the realistic impact on current jobs and future jobs opportunities? Peter Lupoff, CEO of Net Impact shares his thoughts with The Socially Inspired Investor.

Net Zero Carbon - Smart Cities Part B
Episode 6 - Season 1 : "Net Zero Carbon"
This month we hosted two discussions. First a deep dive into the Carbon Tracker Initiative with Founder and Executive Director Mark Campanale (Podcast 6a), followed by a look at Smart Cities with Cornelia Levy-Bencheton, Marketing Consultant, Smart Cities expert and co-author of the new book Smart Cities, Smart Future: Showcasing Tomorrow.

Net Zero Carbon - Carbon Tracker Initiative
Episode 6a - Season 1 : Carbon Tracker Initiative
In this episode focused on "Net Zero Carbon" the Socially Inspired Investor takes a deep dive into the Carbon Tracker Initiative with Founder and Executive Director Mark Campanale. This non-profit think-tank provides research into the impact of climate change on financial markets and investors.

Net Zero Carbon - Smart Cities
Episode 6b - Season 1 : Smart Cities
In this episode focused on "Net Zero Carbon" the Socially Inspired Investor looks at Smart Cities with Cornelia Levy-Bencheton, Marketing Consultant, Smart Cities expert and co-author of the new book Smart Cities, Smart Future: Showcasing Tomorrow.

Why We Should Be Inspired
Episode 5 - Season 1 : Why We Should Be Inspired. This episode of the Socially Inspired Investor looks at Why We Should Be Inspired with guest speaker Georg Kell, Founder and former Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact and Chairman of the Board at Arabesque Partners

Impact Investing with a Focus on Social Advocacy & Gender Diversity
Episode 4 - Season 1 : The Socially Inspired investor explores Social Advocacy and Gender Diversity, featuring guest speakers Eric Glass, Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income Impact Strategies at AllianceBernstein and Patrick Drum, Portfolio Manager of the Sustainable Fixed Income Fund & Amana Participation Fund at Saturna Capital.

Green Bonds to the Rescue
Episode 3 - Season 1 : "Green Bonds to the rescue"
This month we turn our focus to Green Bonds. When it comes to exploring the ins and outs of socially responsible investing in bonds, we have engaged with two experts in the field, Heather Lang - Executive Director at Sustainable Finance Solutions, Sustainalytics and Greg Hasevlat - Sustainability Research Analyst with Impax Asset Management, Pax World Funds.

Impact Investing in a Post-Pandemic World with UNCDF and SDGA
Episode 2 - Season 1 : Impact Investing in a Post-Pandemic World with UNCDF and SDGA.
This month we focus on Impact investing in a post-pandemic world with guest speakers Esther Pan Sloane - Head of Partnerships, Policies and Communications at the United Nations Capital Development Fund or UNCDF and Ethan Powell - Founder of Impact Shares and Chief Investment Officer and Principal at Brookmont Capital Management.

The Spotlight
Episode - Season 1 : "The Spotlight", a close look at a person, company, or special items of interest in the ESG world. On this initial podcast episode, we'll shine The Spotlight on the "Seasons of Advice Wealth Management Stewardship Personal Values Portfolios®," a more sophisticated way of investing for doing good. Featuring Charles Hamowy, CFP®, PFS/CEO - Founding Partner and Saad Tahir, SVP - Partner, Investments and Operations of Seasons of Advice Wealth Management. Hosted by Pat O'Neill.
Episode II - A deep dive discussion with notable experts; this month on the topic "Socially Responsible Investing Grows Up," which is also featured in the companion ESG Digest articles at www.sociallyinspiredinvestor.com. Featuring Charles Hamowy, CFP®, PFS/CEO - Founding Partner of Seasons of Advice Wealth Management and Paul Ellis, CEO of Paul Ellis Consulting and creator of The Sustainable Finance Podcast. Hosted by Pat O'Neill.