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Deep Impact Investing
Kimberly Griego-Kiel
103 episodes
7 months ago
Welcome to Deep Impact Investing with Kimberly Griego-Kiel from Horizons Sustainable Financial Services. In this podcast, we talk about sustainable investing and how your portfolio reflects your values. Do your investments seek accountability from corporations that govern more and more of our society? And even the lives we lead? Listen in as we explore the question: Are you investing like you give a damn?
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Welcome to Deep Impact Investing with Kimberly Griego-Kiel from Horizons Sustainable Financial Services. In this podcast, we talk about sustainable investing and how your portfolio reflects your values. Do your investments seek accountability from corporations that govern more and more of our society? And even the lives we lead? Listen in as we explore the question: Are you investing like you give a damn?
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Deep Impact Investing
Beyond Profits: Investing for a Sustainable Tomorrow (Ep. 102)
Is your investment portfolio merely a financial plan, or it’s just a catalyst for worldwide change?
Wondering how your investments can help save the planet?
Join Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen in a groundbreaking episode where they unravel the mysteries of a circular economy and regenerative capital. 
This pivotal discussion challenges traditional investment norms, introducing a new age of sustainable impact investing that aligns deeply with personal values and plays an active role in global environmental and societal rejuvenation.
Key discussion points include:

How a circular economy ties into everyday activities like recycling and reusing
Ways investments in regenerative capital can foster environmental and societal healing
The crucial role of regenerative agriculture in shaping sustainable agriculture and influencing future investment trends
Some challenges of transitioning to a green economy, with a special focus on crucial materials like copper for sustainable technologies
The ethical and cultural evolution in resource management and investment (crucial for crafting a sustainable future)
And more!

Resources:

The Economic Principles of a Circular Economy (Ep. 100)
Jina Penn-Tracy

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen:


kim@griego-kiel.com  
LinkedIn: Kimberly Griego-Kiel
LinkedIn: Johann Klaassen
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

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1 year ago
35 minutes 6 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
The Secret Sauce of Shareholder Engagement with Jonas Kron (Ep. 101)
Are corporations genuinely keeping their promises?
In this revealing episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel sits down with Jonas Kron, Chief Advocacy Officer at Trillium Asset Management, to unravel labor rights intricacies, shareholder proposal complexities, and how global companies are held accountable. 
Jonas, acclaimed by Fast Company for championing worker rights, explores the depths of Trillium’s advocacy, tracing its roots and confronting the challenges to make corporations accountable.
Throughout this interview, Kimberly and Jonas discuss:

How Trillium’s dedication to advocacy stood for LGBTQ rights way ahead of the curve
How shareholder resolutions truly work 
Why companies aren’t spending their money where they say they are 
How silenced voices are now echoing in boardrooms
What you don’t know about unionized battles and unsung worker challenges
And much more!

Resources:

“Jonas Kron, Esq., Named as One of Fast Company’s 2022 Most Creative People in Business”
Rise St. James
PIRC

Connect with Jonas Kron:

LinkedIn: Jonas Kron
Twitter: JonasKron
Trillium Asset Management

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen:


kim@griego-kiel.com  
LinkedIn: Kimberly Griego-Kiel
LinkedIn: Johann Klaassen
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

About Our Guest:
Jonas Kron, Senior Vice President and Director of Shareholder Advocacy, Trillium Asset Management
Jonas Kron is a senior vice president and Trillium’s Director of Shareholder Advocacy. With over fifteen years of experience in shareholder advocacy, Jonas is responsible for leading and coordinating Trillium’s extensive advocacy program, which works to engage companies on their environmental and social performance. His advocacy work includes direct communications with company leadership, investor education and awareness, shareholder proposals, and public policy advocacy at the municipal, state, and federal levels. Jonas is a member of the US SIF’s Policy Committee. As a recognized legal expert in the field and a leader in shareholder advocacy, Jonas regularly represents Trillium in the media, at public events, and with clients. Jonas holds a J.D. and master’s degree from Vermont Law School.
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1 year ago
33 minutes 32 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
The Economic Principles of a Circular Economy (Ep. 100)
Did you ever imagine that your money could be the hero Earth needs?
Your dollar does more than you think.
From standout conversations to game-changing summits, discover what’s shaping the sustainable future in this informative TED Talk-style (milestone) episode! 🎉
In this celebratory 100th episode of the Deep Impact Investing Podcast, host Kimberly Griego-Kiel unveils the secrets of the sustainable circular economy. 
Think it’s just another buzzword? Think again. Kim is challenging the age-old norms of the ‘take-make-waste’ economy you’re so familiar with.
In this episode, Kimberly unlocks:

How we can end waste, boost product value, and revive nature
What cradle-to-cradle, biomimicry, and industrial symbiosis are and why they’re potential game-changers
How Equity, Resilience, and Transparency are reshaping Earth’s destiny
The 9R Framework and its ability to change the recycling game 
How to work toward an economy where individuals, corporations, and markets sync perfectly
What to do about our consumption habits
And much more!

Resources:

9R Framework

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen:


kim@griego-kiel.com  
LinkedIn: Kimberly Griego-Kiel
LinkedIn: Johann Klaassen
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

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2 years ago
20 minutes 38 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
The Hidden Truths of Your Recycling Bin with Rose Griego-Kiel (Ep. 99)
You think you’re green, but is your recycling bin lying to you?
In this compelling episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel hosts a special conversation on the complex landscape of recycling with guest expert her wife, Rose Griego-Kiel. Together, they dig into the challenges, statistics, and potential solutions surrounding recycling systems, not just in the U.S. but globally.
Throughout the episode, Kimberly and Rose discuss:

A deep dive into alarming recycling statistics
A comparison of recycling systems around the world
The limitations and inefficiencies of current recycling systems, particularly in handling plastics
Consumer versus corporate responsibility in waste management, with an emphasis on sustainable packaging
Innovative solutions and educational platforms that creatively repurpose plastic waste
And much more!

Resources:

“American Pie” by Don McLean
“Hot In Herre” by Nelly
“Red Solo Cup” by Toby Keith
“The Maytag Man through the years” by Susan Krashinsky
Brothers Make on YouTube
Recology

Connect with Rose Griego-Kiel:

LinkedIn: Rose Griego-Kiel

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen:


kim@griego-kiel.com  
LinkedIn: Kimberly Griego-Kiel
LinkedIn: Johann Klaassen
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

About Our Guest:
Rose Griego-Kiel is a seasoned expert in accounting and financial analysis. Rose brings hands-on experience in both the corporate and non-profit worlds. She serves on multiple non-profit boards and is an advocate for financial transparency and ethical governance.
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2 years ago
53 minutes 42 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
Your Quarterly Market Update with Johann Klaassen (Ep. 98)
What’s new in the market? 
How’s the investment arena doing so far? What if we all started investing like we truly cared?
In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen navigate the current markets while providing a snapshot of the economy and all things inflation and investing. They debunk common misconceptions surrounding gold as an investment and shed light on the increasingly popular concept of ‘green gold’ and its actual environmental impact. 
Kim and Johann leave no stone unturned! Listen in as they guide us through the uncharacteristic behaviors of bonds and the implications of investing in precious metals.
Throughout the episode, Kim and Johann discuss:

Advice for those concerned about their portfolio or the markets
The intriguing phenomenon of uncharacteristic bond behavior and its potential impact
The reality behind the allure of gold as an investment and those who stand to gain
What you need to know about ‘green gold’ and its environmental consequences
The hidden environmental and social costs of investing in precious metals
And more!

Resources:

Morgan Housel

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen:


kim@griego-kiel.com  
LinkedIn: Kimberly Griego-Kiel
LinkedIn: Johann Klaassen
johann@horizonssfs.com 
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

About Our Guest:

Johann A. Klaassen, Ph.D., is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer for Horizons Sustainable Financial Services, where he develops asset allocation strategies and oversees investment policy for Horizons’ individual and institutional clients. As a passionate advocate for SRI, a skilled navigator of its intricacies, and an enthusiastic early adopter of just about every new communication tool and technology, Johann is informed, informative, and far more accessible than his many commitments might imply. He directly serves clients across the nation, tending to specialize in serving unusual and special circumstances or needs.
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2 years ago
37 minutes 44 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
W.T.F — What The Fahrenheit!? (Ep. 97)
Temperatures are rising, and extreme weather events are becoming way more frequent. 
So, what are we waiting to address this pressing issue head-on!?
In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel explores the alarming rise in global temperatures and the consequences of climate change.
Join in as Kim shares eye-opening statistics about the effects of these rising temperatures on human health and ecosystems while reinforcing the urgency for collective action to combat climate change.
Kim discusses:


The correlation between rising temperatures and environmental degradation
The consequences of climate change on human health, ecosystems, and global stability
The importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting alternative energy sources
What you need to know about COP28 and its potential to drive change in the oil and gas industry
And more!

Resources:


Ep 64 – The Truth About Food Systems Within the Impact Investing & Climate Change Industry
Ep 36 – The Real Horror Story: The Melting Arctic Ice Caps
National Weather Service 
UNEP 
IPCC
COP28 

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen:


kim@griego-kiel.com  
LinkedIn: Kimberly Griego-Kiel
LinkedIn: Johann Klaassen
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

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2 years ago
37 minutes 21 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
Here’s How Money Is Emotional with Christine Luken (Ep. 96)
Ready to navigate the emotional side of money and how it can significantly impact our financial decisions?

This week, Christine Luken, Financial Dignity® Coach and author of the groundbreaking book “Money Is Emotional,” joins Kim Griego-Kiel to share her personal experiences and expertise as a financial coach to revolutionize your perspective and relationship with money.

Listen in as Kim and Christine delve into the profound connection between emotions and money, exploring how it can significantly shape our choices concerning personal finance and the financial decisions we make.

They discuss:

The emotional factors that influence our financial decisions
Practical techniques to increase your emotional intelligence around money
How to align your financial actions with your long-term goals
The impact of mindfulness on your financial well-being and decision-making process
The truth about money habits
And more!

Resources:

Christine Luken – Money is Emotional Podcast
Books by Christine Luken
Ep 02 – When was the last time you spoke to your kids?
Ep 48 – Let’s Deconstruct Your Money Messages

Connect with Christine Luken:


LinkedIn: Christine Luken 
Christine Luken

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen:


kim@griego-kiel.com  
LinkedIn: Kimberly Griego-Kiel
LinkedIn: Johann Klaassen
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

About Our Guest:
Christine Luken is your go-to expert for mastering your finances and achieving true financial success. With her unwavering dedication as the Founder of the Financial Dignity® Movement and a Certified Financial Counselor, Christine has spent the last fourteen years empowering hundreds of high-earning professionals to conquer overwhelming debt and skyrocket their net worth.
With a prolific portfolio of three influential books—namely, “Money Is Emotional,” “Manage Money Like a Boss,” and “Financial Dignity® After Divorce”—Christine has garnered recognition through more than 100 appearances on prestigious platforms such as podcasts, TV shows, and radio interviews. Her expertise has solidified her position as the foremost authority on the intricate relationship between money and emotions.
Beyond her coaching endeavors from her esteemed office in Cincinnati, Christine’s passion for her craft extends to her roles as a Certified Divorce Specialist and a valued member of the Financial Therapy Association. When she’s not empowering her clients, you can find her indulging in the company of a captivating book accompanied by her beloved fluffy cat, all while savoring the aroma of a robust cup of coffee. With Christine Luken by your side, financial success and personal fulfillment are well within reach.
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2 years ago
49 minutes 16 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
The US Forum for Sustainable Investment’s (US SIF) Hill Day Wrap-Up with Rachel Curley (Ep. 95)
Kim Griego-Kiel was recently a part of the US Forum for Sustainable Investment’s (US SIF) Hill Day in Washington, D.C. 
This event was all about educating policymakers about sustainable investing and representing the critical need for sustainable investment advisors and industry professionals to engage with our legislators and voice what truly matters.
This week, Rachel Curley, the director of policy and programs at US SIF, joins Kim to share her valuable insights and experiences from this significant gathering. Kim and Rachel reveal the takeaways from the meetings they attended while emphasizing the value of ongoing dialogue when it comes to policy decisions designed to shape the future of ESG and sustainable investing.
They cover:

The purpose of Hill Day and its significance in shaping ESG and sustainable investment policies 
The role of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus in providing vital support for sustainable investing initiatives
The importance of educating policymakers about sustainable investing 
Why it’s important to dispel misconceptions surrounding anti-ESG campaigns
The ongoing efforts to promote climate risk disclosures 
The value of participating in US SIF efforts 
And more!

Resources:

Tidbits with Kim: Sustainable Investing & Working Towards A Sustainable Economy (Ep. 88)
LinkedIn: Maria Lettini

Connect with Rachel Curley:

LinkedIn: Rachel Curley 
US SIF 
Twitter: US SIF

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen:


kim@griego-kiel.com  
LinkedIn: Kimberly Griego-Kiel
LinkedIn: Johann Klaassen
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

About Our Guest:
Rachel Curley leads US SIF’s policy and programming work to advance the interests and perspective of the sustainable investment community with policymakers and stakeholders. Rachel brings significant organizing, coalition-building, and public policy experience to the role.
Before joining US SIF, Rachel worked for seven years as a democracy advocate for Public Citizen’s Congress Watch division, where she supported Public Citizen’s work on democracy and investor protection issues. In this role, she led advocacy coalitions supporting corporate political spending and ESG disclosure.
Rachel started her career as the program coordinator for Doctors for America, where she led the charge on several of the organization’s major campaigns. Rachel graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a bachelor’s degree in political science and philosophy.
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2 years ago
36 minutes 53 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
Emotional Finance: Advisors & Investors, Here’s How To Deal With Market Volatility (Ep. 94)
Understanding the practical and emotional aspects of investing is essential for every investor. 
Whether you lean towards practical thinking or find yourself more aligned with emotional thinking, this episode will provide valuable guidance to help you thrive in this ever-changing market.
This week, Kim Griego-Kiel explores the fascinating world of emotional finance while uncovering tips and tricks you can use to tackle fear and anxiety when it comes to market volatility. 
We all know that investing in the markets can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, but understanding how to manage volatility is key to achieving long-term financial success.
Kim discusses:

Practical strategies for capitalizing on market downturns and finding investment opportunities during times of volatility
The importance of creating a well-defined investment plan and sticking with it for long-term financial growth
 How to analyze your current portfolio and make informed investment decisions
Ways to manage emotions in response to market fluctuations
And more!

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen:


kim@griego-kiel.com  
LinkedIn: Kimberly Griego-Kiel
LinkedIn: Johann Klaassen
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

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2 years ago
43 minutes 11 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
Achieving Climate Targets: Here’s Why Failure Leads to Lessons & Changes with Pooja Khosla — Part II (Ep. 93)
Climate change is not a fantasy. It is an undeniable reality, impacting us in ways we cannot ignore. 
In fact, it’s believed that we will likely not make it to our goal of limiting the planet’s warming by 1.5 degrees in the next six years.
This week,  Pooja Khosla, the Chief Innovation Officer at Entelligent, is back to chat with Kim Griego-Kiel about climate change and strategies chief operating officers (COO) of companies can implement to facilitate climate change-related improvements within their own practices. 
Together, they unpack the importance of setting achievable goals and making small, incremental changes to various systems, processes, and policies.
Pooja discusses:

Reasons businesses need to focus on green policies while transitioning to renewable energy sources to make the planet more sustainable
The value of achieving climate targets and the relevancy of the situation
The possibility of achieving climate targets in less than 80 years
Five principle-based initiatives chief operating officers (COO) should consider when it comes to supporting climate change and ESG strategies
How to avoid greenwashing
The role of banks and financial professionals when it comes to sustainability and supply chain initiatives 
And more!

Resources:

“Want to Be More Sustainable? 4 Ways To Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act” by Pooja Khosla
Learn How To Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act — Part I with Pooja Khosla (Ep. 92)
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Connect with Pooja Khosla:


LinkedIn: Pooja Khosla 
Entelligent

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen:


kim@griego-kiel.com  
LinkedIn: Kimberly Griego-Kiel
LinkedIn: Johann Klaassen
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

About Our Guest:

Dr. Pooja Khosla is the Chief Innovation Officer at Entelligent. Dr. Khosla is an econometrician and data scientist with extensive experience in data analysis, predictive modeling, econometrics, statistics, microfinance, and mutual fund analysis. 
Dr. Khosla is one of the inventors of the patented Smart Climate® technology. She brings her international background in finance, academia, predictive modeling, and statistical software platforms to the company, leading product and client development. 
She has published articles and papers in trade journals, including Pensions & Investments, CFA NYC, and Morning Consult.
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2 years ago
36 minutes 1 second

Deep Impact Investing
Learn How To Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act — Part I with Pooja Khosla (Ep. 92)
If you’re a small business owner looking to contribute towards combating climate change while also strengthening your business, make sure to stream this week’s episode of Deep Impact Investing with Pooja Khosla, the Chief Innovation Officer at Entelligent.
This week, Pooja shares five ways small businesses can utilize government incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act to go green. Through her discussion on ‘greenflation’ and why it matters for our economy, Pooja emphasizes the value of proactively protecting our planet (as individuals and as businesses).
By providing practical suggestions, such as switching to renewable energy and investing in green technology, learn the strategies you need to take advantage of tax breaks while making positive environmental changes.
Pooja discusses:


Ways her article covers the Inflation Reduction Act and its benefits for small businesses
The government incentives for going green
What’s ‘greenflation’ and how it’s impacting our economy
 Five changes small businesses can make to benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act
And more!

Resources:


“Want to Be More Sustainable? 4 Ways To Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act” by Pooja Khosla

Connect with Pooja Khosla:


LinkedIn: Pooja Khosla 
Entelligent

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen:


kim@griego-kiel.com  
LinkedIn: Kimberly Griego-Kiel
LinkedIn: Johann Klaassen
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

About Our Guest:

Dr. Pooja Khosla is the Chief Innovation Officer at Entelligent. Dr. Khosla is an econometrician and data scientist with extensive experience in data analysis, predictive modeling, econometrics, statistics, microfinance, and mutual fund analysis. 
Dr. Khosla is one of the inventors of the patented Smart Climate® technology. She brings her international background in finance, academia, predictive modeling, and statistical software platforms to the company, leading product and client development. 
She has published articles and papers in trade journals, including Pensions & Investments, CFA NYC, and Morning Consult.
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2 years ago
37 minutes 51 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
Driving Economic Transformation In Africa & Latin America — Part Il with Ladé Araba and Hayley Mundeva (Ep. 91)
In part one of this conversation, you heard Ladé Araba and Hayley Mundeva talk about the AlphaMundi Foundation’s mission to strengthen the long-term commercial viability of small and middle-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa and Latin America.
This time, Ladé and Hayley are back to uncover fascinating stories while detailing the impact of supporting SMEs in these regions.
From increasing business performance to incorporating more women in the workforce, find out how the AMF is investing in SMEs to increase their commercial viability, which ultimately leads to strengthening African and Latin American communities.
Ladé and Hayley discuss:

The structured blended finance that the AlphaMundi Foundation (AMF) provides to small and middle-sized enterprises (SMEs)
AMF’s approach to gender and climate-smart technical assistance
Success stories of the recipients of their support and the positive impact the foundation is making in emerging African and Latin American markets
Ways the AlphaMundi Foundation is supporting the incorporation of more women into the workforce
The foundation’s long-term vision and how it’s closely related to the growth of SMEs
And more!

Resources:


Driving Economic Transformation In Africa & Latin America — Part I with Ladé Araba and Hayley Mundeva (Ep. 90) 
Kentaste
Anka
Agsol

Connect with Ladé Araba:


LinkedIn: Ladé Araba
AlphaMundi Foundation 
Twitter: @AlphaMundiFDN

Connect with Hayley Mundeva:

LinkedIn: Hayley Mundeva
AlphaMundi Foundation 
Twitter: @AlphaMundiFDN

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen:


kim@griego-kiel.com  
LinkedIn: Kimberly Griego-Kiel
LinkedIn: Johann Klaassen
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

About Ladé Araba:
Ladé Araba is a highly-skilled, multilingual Development Finance Executive and Board Member experienced in blended finance, infrastructure/energy project finance, and public-private partnerships (PPP) with over 20 years of professional experience. 
Well-versed in deal origination, investment appraisal, and advising private investors and government stakeholders, Ladé is a strategic leader who is adept at building strong partnerships with private and public clients. 
About Hayley Mundeva:
Hayley Mundeva is a driven professional with a diverse background in Global Health and Development. With an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for storytelling, Hayley is dedicated to helping people and organizations achieve their goals and maximize their impact.
With extensive experience in communication strategy development, project management, and stakeholder engagement, Hayley has worked on a variety of projects and initiatives,
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2 years ago
30 minutes 51 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
Driving Economic Transformation In Africa & Latin America — Part I with Ladé Araba and Hayley Mundeva (Ep. 90)
Have you heard of the AlphaMundi Foundation?
Also known as AMF, the AlphaMundi Foundation’s mission is to strengthen the long-term commercial viability of small and middle-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa and Latin America to drive economic transformation. 
In this week’s episode, Kim Griego-Kiel is joined by Hayley Mundeva, the communications lead, and Ladé Araba, the executive director at the AlphaMundi Foundation, to talk about SMEs and their critical role in female job creation, economic development, and innovation.
Tune in and learn how the AMF supports these enterprises through technical assistance and gender-inclusive policies leading to a positive social and environmental impact. 
Ladé and Hayley discuss:

The AlphaMundi Foundation’s vision and mission and how it supports SMEs in Africa and Latin America
Ways the foundation is investing in gender diversity, equity, and inclusion in African and Latin American small and middle-sized enterprises (SMEs)
How investors can contribute to the AMF
What you should know about the AMF’s Theory of Change 
Their approach to scaling gender and climate-smart practices
Why companies are not always ‘investable’
And more!

Resources:


 Ep 81 – Empowering Stories From Zimbabwe and Zambia
 Ep 82 – What You Should Know About The Conservation Work in Southern Africa  

Connect with Ladé Araba:


LinkedIn: Ladé Araba
AlphaMundi Foundation 
Twitter: @AlphaMundiFDN

Connect with Hayley Mundeva:

LinkedIn: Hayley Mundeva
AlphaMundi Foundation 
Twitter: @AlphaMundiFDN

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen:


kim@griego-kiel.com  
LinkedIn: Kimberly Griego-Kiel
LinkedIn: Johann Klaassen
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

About Ladé Araba:
Ladé Araba is a highly-skilled, multilingual Development Finance Executive and Board Member experienced in blended finance, infrastructure/energy project finance, and public-private partnerships (PPP) with over 20 years of professional experience. 
Well-versed in deal origination, investment appraisal, and advising private investors and government stakeholders, Ladé is a strategic leader who is adept at building strong partnerships with private and public clients. 
About Hayley Mundeva:
Hayley Mundeva is a driven professional with a diverse background in Global Health and Development. With an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for storytelling, Hayley is dedicated to helping people and organizations achieve their goals and maximize their impact.
With extensive experience in communication strategy development, project management, and stakeholder engagement, Hayley has worked on a variety of projects and initiatives, ranging from community-based health programs to internationa...
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2 years ago
36 minutes 56 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
Ending Poverty and Achieving Economic Growth: Some Must-Know Sustainable Development Goals (Ep. 89)
Are you interested in learning how to reduce poverty and create sustainable economic growth for everyone? 
You are in luck because that’s exactly what Kim Griego-Kiel talks about in this week’s episode of Deep Impact Investing.
Kim explains how poverty, decent work, and economic growth are part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SGD) while detailing the progress made towards achieving these goals and the challenges and setbacks faced.
Kim discusses:

The increase in poverty rates and unemployment due to the pandemic and the prevalence of global child labor
The progress made towards ending poverty and sustainable economic growth 
The role of inflation, the pandemic, and child labor when it comes to achieving these goals 
Digital technology and financial services as tools to improve the lives of people living in poverty
What you should know about microfinance 
The truth about consumer protection and credit card reward programs
And more!

Resources:

Ep 11 – The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals — Part 1
Ep 14 – The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals — Part 2
Ep 16 – The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals — Part 3   
Tidbits with Kim: Sustainable Investing & Working Towards A Sustainable Economy (Ep. 88)
“The Dirty Little Secret of Credit Card Rewards Programs” by Chenzi Xu and Jeffrey Reppucci

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel:

LinkedIn: Kimberly Griego-Kiel
kim@griego-kiel.com  
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

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2 years ago
41 minutes 18 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
Tidbits with Kim: Sustainable Investing & Working Towards A Sustainable Economy (Ep. 88)
Welcome to Kim Griego-Kiel’s new segment, ‘Tidbits with Kim!’
Every quarter, Kim will bring you the ins and outs of sustainable investing and handy action items to work towards a more sustainable economy.
In this week’s episode, Kim delves into the world of sustainable impact investing while exploring some exciting new developments in California’s fight against climate change. 
Listen in as Kim navigates the latest news on stricter vehicle requirements, proposed emission disclosure bills, and the benefits of hybrid and electric cars.
Kim discusses:

California’s implementation of stricter vehicle requirements to improve fuel efficiency and promote zero emissions
The two new bills being proposed in California aimed at holding corporations accountable for their impact on climate change
What you should know about carbon emissions and their role within different income brackets 
The United Nations’ predictions about the likelihood of animal pandemic being the leading cause of the next pandemic
The improvement of plant-based meat options in terms of quality, taste, and texture
And more!

Resources:

“Climate Forward” by Somini Sengupta
 Ep 79 – VegTech™ Invest, The Revolution in Plant-Based Innovation ETFs ⁠— Part 2 with Elysabeth Alfano
 Ep 78 – What You Should Know About Investing in Food & Plant-Based Innovation   
LinkedIn: Elysabeth Alfano 
California SB253 — Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel:

kim@griego-kiel.com  
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

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2 years ago
37 minutes 36 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
Here’s What You Should Know About ESG Mistakes and Real Estate Sustainability with Sam Adams (Ep. 87)
What do real estate and sustainability have in common?
This week, Sam Adams, the CEO and co-founder of Vert Asset Management, unpacks the ins and outs of sustainable investing and the need for more sustainability in the real estate arena.
Sam shares Vert’s approach to educating and encouraging companies to take the next step in their sustainability journey while highlighting how the firm advocates for more sustainability in the financial services industry.
Sam discusses:

Sustainable investing and the need for more sustainability in the real estate industry 
Some eye-opening ESG mistakes advisors might be making
The difference between ESG and SRI
Ways the real estate strategy fits into the sustainable investing model
An overview of the book he’s co-writing, “Your Essential Guide to Sustainable Investing” 
What you should know about the Vert Asset Management fund
And more!

Resources:

“The Top 5 ESG Mistakes Advisors Make” by Sam Adams
Ep 57 – Sustainable Shareholder Advocacy with Leslie Samuelrich, Sam Adams, and Sarah Adams – Part 3
USSIF Courses  
USSIF: Sustainable Investment Education
“Your Essential Guide to Sustainable Investing” by Larry E. Swedroe and Sam Adams
Ep 35 – 7 Tips For Choosing The Right Financial Advisor 

Connect with Sam Adams:

LinkedIn: Samuel Adams
Vert Asset Management   

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel:

kim@griego-kiel.com  
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
 Facebook:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

About Our Guest: 
Samuel Adams is the CEO of Vert Asset Management. Sam is an environmentalist and a capitalist passionate about preserving and defending nature and has worked as an investment professional. He has 20 years of experience at Dimensional Fund Advisors, where he learned the power of the markets as an Investment Professional. Sam is passionate about making sustainable investing easier for financial advisors and their clients. He also holds a BA from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and an MBA from UC Davis Graduate School of Management.
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2 years ago
36 minutes 1 second

Deep Impact Investing
Koffee with Kim: Exploring Interesting & Fun Financial Aspects (Ep. 86)
In this episode of Deep Impact Investing, Kimberly Griego-Kiel is all about unveiling the American financial reality.
This week, Kim takes listeners on a journey through the world of finance, from the history of the stock exchange to the current state of personal finances in the US. 
Kim covers a range of interesting and surprising areas of finance, providing insights into the world of the markets and even the daily financial reality of ordinary Americans.
Kim discusses:

When was the first stock exchange established
The cost of producing money
The truth about US debt
Ways financial security varies depending on race, culture, and households
What you should know about being financially healthy: Some must-know stats
And more!

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel:

kim@griego-kiel.com  
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
 Facebook:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

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2 years ago
42 minutes 25 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
Critical Climate and Diversity Stakeholder Resolutions for 2023 with Andy Behar (Ep. 85)
How much do you know about corporate responsibility and sustainability?
This week, Andy Behar, the CEO of As You Sow, joins Kim Griego-Kiel to talk about the nonprofit organization’s role in shaking up the business world with its innovative environmental and social justice approach. 
Listen in as Andy details the ins and outs of creating a more sustainable and equitable future for this and the years to come.
Andy discusses:

As You Sow’s vision and mission  
The importance of climate action in the corporate resolution filings for 2023 
The value of more companies incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion
As You Sow’s role in helping companies minimize the dangers of pesticides in our food system
What you should know about company transparency and accountability 
Ways As You Sow is working to reduce plastic demand 
What you should know about stranded assets
And more!

Resources:

LinkedIn: Thomas Van Dyck
As You Sow 
As You Sow – Reports
Report: “Workplace Diversity and Financial Performance: An Analysis of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO-1) Data”
Books by Andy Behar
Invest Your Values

Connect with Andy Behar:

LinkedIn: Andrew Behar 

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel:

kim@griego-kiel.com  
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

About Our Guest:
Andy Behar is CEO of As You Sow, the nation’s leading non-profit practitioner of shareholder advocacy and engagement. With a 30-year track record of success, the organization advances values-aligned investing and uses shareholder power to compel companies to reduce material risk on issues including climate change; toxins in the food system; ocean plastics; diversity, equity, and inclusion; racial justice; and wage equity.
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2 years ago
44 minutes 26 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
2022 Market Overview: Winners and Losers with Johann Klaassen (Ep. 84)
2022 was a year of market turmoil: The S&P 500 and the Russell 3000 were down by almost 19%, and the bond market also suffered a hit.
In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel brings back one of our favorite guests, Johann Klaassen, the President and Chief Investment Officer at Horizons Sustainable Financial Services. Kim and Johann review the 2022 market performance while detailing the four areas that impacted the markets last year. 
Johann discusses:

The Federal Reserve’s efforts to control inflation 
The US dollar currency speculation
His market predictions for 2023
What you should know about diversification 
The market’s role in sustainable investing 
And more!

Connect with Johann Klaassen:

LinkedIn: Johann Klaassen 

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel:

kim@griego-kiel.com  
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
 Facebook: Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

About Our Guest:
Johann A. Klaassen, Ph.D., is Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer for Horizons Sustainable Financial Services. His role is developing asset allocation strategies and overseeing investment policy for Horizons’ individual and institutional clients. As a passionate advocate for SRI, a skilled navigator of its intricacies, and an enthusiastic early adopter of just about every new communication tool and technology, Johann is informed, informative, and far more accessible than his many commitments might imply. He directly serves clients across the nation, tending to specialize in serving unusual and special circumstances or needs.
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2 years ago
45 minutes 4 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
Saving Honey Bees & Ecological Agriculture (Ep. 83)
Honey bees are well-known and loved, but as the pollinator of 70% of the world’s food crops, their practical extinction is a cause for concern.
In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel unpacks how optimizing plant and soil health with ecological agriculture can help preserve these essential insects. Kim shares the findings from her research into honey bees and explores the connection between environmental farming and the future of our most important pollinator — the honey bee.
Kim discusses:

Ways honey bees are contributing to our food systems
The truth about pesticides 
Tips to protect honey bees and our health
How ecological agriculture helps preserve wild habitats and the soil
And more!

Resources:

Greenpeace – Save The Bees 
Pesticide Drift – When Free Trade Dictates Thresholds 
About David Hackenberg

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel

kim@griego-kiel.com 
(505) 982-9661
Horizons Sustainable Financial Services
info@horizonssfs.com 
Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin
Facebook:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

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2 years ago
51 minutes 4 seconds

Deep Impact Investing
Welcome to Deep Impact Investing with Kimberly Griego-Kiel from Horizons Sustainable Financial Services. In this podcast, we talk about sustainable investing and how your portfolio reflects your values. Do your investments seek accountability from corporations that govern more and more of our society? And even the lives we lead? Listen in as we explore the question: Are you investing like you give a damn?