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Episode 291 | March 16, 2025

Why University Leadership Is Critical for Solving the Climate Crisis

with Lisa Sachs, Director of Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment & Columbia Climate School MS in Climate Finance

On today’s program we talk about how universities are key innovators in solving the climate crisis. At the same time, as we read daily in the news, they’re dealing with tremendous uncertainty. So how is Lisa Sachs, the Director of the Columbia University Center on Sustainable Investment and the recently launched Columbia Climate School MS […]

Episode 290 | March 9, 2025

The Future of Sustainable Investing: What Needs to Happen

with Allison Binns, PhD., Senior Advisor at Danu Venture Group & Founder of Peregrine Strategy LLC

How does an “immigrant kid” become the Founder of a firm that provides sustainable solutions for institutional investors, including ESG market analysis and education, regulatory risk management and investment process design? Allison Binns is the Founder and Principal of Peregrine Strategy, She is also a Senior Advisor at Danu Venture Group, which provides early-stage investment […]

Episode 289 | March 2, 2025

Benchmarking Adaptation Strategies in the Global Financial System

with Nikki Gwilliam-Beeharee, Head of Stakeholder Engagement at World Benchmarking Alliance

There are $200 trillion of investable assets across the global financial system, affecting the decision-making of businesses and the lives of billions of people. So in this challenging financial environment, how are major banks, asset managers and investors focusing on adaptation and resilience to guide investment decisions? On today’s program, Nikki Gwilliam-Beeharee, Head of Stakeholder […]

Episode 288 | February 23, 2025

Using Carbon Certificates to Retire Emissions Forever

with Andrew Eckhardt, Chief Sales Officer at CAP2 GMbH in Germany

U.S. companies doing business in the EU who need to comply with their emissions trading rules will be interested in what Andrew Eckhardt, CAP2’s Chief Sales Officer, has to say on today’s Sustainable Finance Podcast program. Almost 50% of CO2 emissions in Europe are controlled by the EU Emissions Trading System. CAP2 buys carbon certificates […]

Episode 287 | February 9, 2025

Investing in Disruptors and Trend-Makers to Create a Food Secure Future

with Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest & Consultant in Sustainable Investing

According to Boston Consulting Group (BCG), sustainable food and plant-based innovations will grow in market share from $39B today to $290B by 2035! My guest today is a global player in helping transform the food system. Elysabeth Alfano, the CEO of VegTech, consults with public sector companies up and down the industry supply chain. Today, […]

Episode 286 | February 2, 2025

Employer-sponsored Retirement Plans Can Catalyze Sustainable Impact & Growth Goals

with Scott Ryan, CEO at Investature & Climate Transition Innovator

Did you know that your employer-qualified retirement plan can negatively impact the company’s growth potential and profit margins? We’re talking about the carbon footprint of a firm’s qualified retirement plan investments, insurance premium payments or bank loans. This is a critical topic because financed emissions are linked to the activities of financial institutions like the […]

Episode 285 | January 26, 2025

Transforming the US Health Care System from the Ground Up

with Rob Roy, Ph.D., SVP, Chief Investment Officer & Co-Head of Environmental Sustainability for AdventHealth

The US healthcare system is under siege, financial distress and rising frustration and dissatisfaction by the public to name a few challenges. My guest today is leading the way to a different approach. Rob Roy is SVP, Chief Investment Officer and Co-Head of Environmental Sustainability for AdventHealth, a non-profit healthcare system which employs 3,800 physicians […]

Episode 284 | January 19, 2025

How Sustainable Infrastructure Can Be Financed at Lower Cost and Reduce Carbon Emissions

with Laura Rapaport, Founder & CEO of North Bridge

For real estate investors and owners, figuring out how to reduce carbon emissions without raising the cost of building new or retrofitting is a major challenge. My guest today, Laura Rapaport, founder and CEO of North Bridge, is leading the way in providing financing that does just that. C-PACE is a long term, fixed-rate credit […]

Episode 283 | January 12, 2025

The Wall Street Green Summit: A Deep Dive into Climate Tech 2025

with Peter Fusaro, Founder, Wall Street Green Summit & Member, Top Tier Impact

For listeners interested in cutting edge climate tech and investment opportunities for 2025, the Wall Street Green Summit is your one stop shop. My guest, Peter Fusaro, a leader in the clean tech sector, launched his first Summit in 2002. On today’s episode Fusaro gives a preview of what will be happening at this year’s […]

Episode 282 | January 5, 2025

Accountability, Trust, Meaningful Impact: Forward Looking Analyses Builds Clarity in ESG Data

with Lise Pretorius, Chief Sustainability Analysis Officer at Matter

The big shift in ESG data analytics is from opaque ratings to key design principles for meeting regulatory demands and stakeholder expectations. My podcast guest today, Lise Pretorius, talks about ESG data’s influence amid the current industry backlash and sustainable investing’s potential to shape a future in financial markets focusing on accountability, trust, and meaningful […]