This archive program is perfect for thinking about how to use your investments to help restore the planet and society. New Day Impact Investing CEO Doug Heske explained how to design an investment portfolio to help improve the world’s environment. Just as buying sustainable products reduces your impact on the environment, investing can change the direction of your economy. And 2021 was the biggest year in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing history, with $120 billion flowing into the green economy, more than double the previous record. According to bloomberg. Momentum for a green economy is growing, but investors are concerned about greenwashing and unsure about choosing companies that are making real environmental progress. Doug explains how Newday Impact’s portfolio managers make decisions based on the environmental impact of companies, mutual funds, ETFs, and bonds to drive ESG outcomes. Visit New Days Sustainable development equity page Follow the conversation.
If you’ve listened to our previous conversations with Doug Heske, we’ve talked about improving animal welfare, making clean water available to all, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and building a responsible energy grid. We’ve talked about investing for , and this episode brings it all together. He explains how to set priorities and choose a diversified portfolio while truly keeping the health of the planet in mind. Doug also talks about the importance of investing abroad, especially in Europe. He urges caution when considering stocks in companies in other regions where transparency is not well established. To learn more about Newday Impact Investing, a financial services firm that manages a broad portfolio of socially and environmentally responsible companies, please visit: newdayimpact.com.
Editor’s note: This episode originally aired on February 4, 2022.
