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Divestment Won’t Sacrifice Returns
When I talk about ‘responsible’, ‘ethical’, or ‘sustainable’ investments, people often jump to the conclusion that they will be sacrificing financial returns. It seems there is an inherent psychology...
View ArticleIdeas for Ontario's Climate Change Strategy
After releasing a discussion paper on climate change, the Ontario government has opened it up to public consultation. Here is my open letter to Glen Murray, Minister of Environment & Climate...
View ArticleThe Role of Business in Sustainability
This morning I gave a talk for the Niagara Sustainability Initiative on The Role of Business in Sustainability. It was great timing, since Ontario formally announced yesterday that it is implementing a...
View ArticleThe Booming Green Economy Hits $6.22 Trillion
When we released the first Green Transition Scoreboard in 2010, we were thrilled to have reached $1 trillion. The goal of $10 trillion in private investments by 2020 seemed audacious. Governments were...
View ArticleDoes $6.2 Trillion in Green Investments Matter to the Global Economy?
My latest Green Transition Scoreboard research showed more than $6.22 trillion of private investments into the green economy globally since 2007. I talk about it and most people’s eyes glaze over. I...
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The Quiet Death of the Oil Sands Index ETF
Investing comes with risk. This article is a general discussion of the merits and risks associated with these ETFs, not a specific recommendation. Speak to an investment professional and make sure your...
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Who’s Winning the Energy Storage Race? Spoiler alert - it’s not Tesla
I’ve been nerding out on batteries for last few weeks, compiling a list of companies that have invested more than $17 billion in R&D to innovate the next generation of energy storage...
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Radical Generosity in Action
The deadline to participate in the first round of SheEO’s Radical Generosity program is Friday Nov.27th. Act now if you want in! Close your eyes and imagine a world where everyone is being radically...
View ArticleThe Potluck Economy
Imagine that instead of living in constant scarcity, we live in an economy of abundance. I see it happen all the time. All I need to do is invite people over for dinner!When’s the last time you went to...
View ArticleHow Sustainable is Wealthsimple’s Socially Responsible Portfolio?
Investing comes with risk. This article is a general discussion of the merits and risks associated with these ETFs, not a specific recommendation. Speak to an investment professional and make sure your...
View ArticleHow to Fire Your Bank
Oh, big banks. How do I hate thee? Let me count the ways…This is a guide to firing your bank and joining a credit union. I’ve included the tips & tricks I’ve learned while helping clients make the...
View ArticleThree Reasons Credit Unions are Awesome
***Disclosure: I am a member of three credit unions: Libro, Alterna, and DUCA. I have not been compensated for this piece (nor do I earn any income from my blog). I am a co-operative fanboy who...
View ArticleCouch Potato Podcast & Update
Investing comes with risk. This article is a general discussion of the merits and risks associated with these ETFs, not a specific recommendation. Speak to an investment professional and make sure your...
View ArticleDespite Trump, Green ETFs Soar in 2017
Investing comes with risk. This article is a general discussion of the merits and risks associated with these ETFs, not a specific recommendation. Speak to an investment professional and make sure your...
View ArticleGreen Sectors Are Flourishing With $9.3 Trillion of Private Investments Since...
We started counting green investments in 2009, just as The Great Recession was starting to turn around. Research was telling us that roughly $10 trillion of investments in green sectors were needed by...
View ArticleLife Just Got Easier (and Cheaper) for Sustainable Investors
Investing comes with risk. This article is a general discussion of the merits and risks associated with these ETFs, not a specific recommendation. Speak to an investment professional and make sure your...
View ArticleMedia, Media, and more Media
If news reports are any indication, people are finally catching on to the growing demand for green investments. I think they’re also figuring out that I’m a good interview : )Here’s the clip from last...
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Global Green Investments Top $10 Trillion
Ten years ago, I started counting private investments in the global green economy. Together with renowned futurist Hazel Henderson from Ethical Market Media, we put together the first Green Transition...
View ArticleWhat Do I Do About Coronavirus?
Here we are on Feb 29 2020, in the midst of a Coronavirus correction. I have no idea how this is going to play out, and neither does anybody else. Markets could bounce back Monday, or this could be the...
View ArticleFind Me at Good Investing
I'm so glad you found my blog! I created this site back in 2013, and I'm honoured that so many people have found it useful.I'll leave it here for posterity's sake, but all of my new work is being...
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