GMM#14 – Dr. Amrit Chandan Dr. Amrit Chandan, CleanTech Founder, Speaker & Coach Visionary entrepreneur, esteemed speaker, and dedicated advocate for sustainability and innovation. Dr Chandan co-founded Aceleron, an innovative clean-tech company designing & building sustainable, smarter and safer batteries for optimal performance. Dr. Chandan holds a Ph.D in chemical engineering from the University of Birmingham, UK, where he has worked on the use of Hydrogen Fuel Cells (HFCs) and their role as a solution to the reduction of carbon emissions. He has been an integral, fundamental advocate, role-taker or initiator with a number of organisations and startups covering solutions as diverse as renewable energy, governance, speculative business models to deliver on the UN SDG, tech and digital businesses. Forbes 30 Under 30.   Links & mentions: www.torc-group.com https://horbachexpats.com/ The Ayrton Fund supports clean energy research https://carbonthirteen.com/ is focused on building scalable climate ventures https://fastforward2030.com/ a global network of impact entrepreneurs achieving Sustainable Development Goals https://gauge19.com/ https://www.techwm.com/  

GMM#13 – Regenx, Don Weatherbee   Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx Don is the CEO of Regenx, a company that uses clean technology to recover precious metals from catalytic converters. As the CEO of Regenx Tech, Don Weatherbee is at the forefront of sustainable innovation, leading the charge in environmentally responsible recovery of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) from end-of-life catalytic converters. With over 20 years of senior-level leadership experience across mining, construction, and technology sectors. Don’s leadership vision centers on making Regenx Tech a global beacon of eco-innovation, setting new standards in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices within the metals and mining industry. His goal is to bridge sustainability with technological advancements, ensuring that industries can meet the rising demand for critical resources without compromising environmental integrity. Regenx Regenx specializes in the recovery of precious metals from end-of-life diesel catalytic converters. A sustainable solution that minimizes waste, conserves resources, and reduces environmental impact.   Links & mentions: www.regenx.tech www.torc-group.com https://horbachexpats.com/

GMM#12 – Green Century Funds, Leslie Samuelrich   Show Notes In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Torc Wealth and Horbach Advisors, interviews Leslie Samuelrich, CEO of Green Century Funds. Green Century has a long and successful history as an advocate of green investing, corporate responsibility and shareholder advocacy. Have questions, comments? Email us at chris@greenmoneymatters.com   Guest: Leslie Samuelrich is the President, Green Century Funds Leslie has led Green Century Funds since 2012 and is one of Barron's 100 Most Influential Women in Finance for 2024. She has more than 25 years of experience in corporate engagement and environmental and public health advocacy and her comments have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, Barron’s, Morningstar, the New York Times, and many other outlets. She is a former two term board member for the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF) and is on the Advisory Board of ESG Clarity. She is a guest lecturer on impact investing at The Wharton School.   Green Century Funds More than 30 years ago, a group of environmental and public health nonprofits created Green Century Funds to help people save for their future without compromising their values. They were one of a handful of pioneers who practiced this simple concept in the socially responsible investing space. Green Century provides a way for investors to align their investments with their values by keeping their money out of the most irresponsible industries and avoiding the companies that have created our most pressing environmental challenges.Links & mentions: https://www.greencentury.com https://torc-wealth.com/ https://horbachexpats.com/ https://fossilfreefunds.org/   Note that mentioning a particular company or asset does NOT constitute a recommendation or investment advice!  Always undertake your own research or take appropriate, professional advice!

GMM#11 – As You Sow, Andrew Behar Show Notes In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Torc Wealth and Horbach Advisors, interviews Andrew Behar, CEO of As You Show, an amazing shareholder action group working tirelessly for ethical business practices. Have questions, comments? Email us at chris@greenmoneymatters.com   Guest: Andrew Behar is the CEO of As You Sow, author of the Shareholder Action Guide. He is on the advisory board of 1-Earth and Real Impact Tracker and is a former board member of Responsible Sourcing Network and US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment. He is a graduate of both Duke’s and New York Universities.  Andrew has also been a documentary filmmaker and entrepreneur founding start-ups and is an inventor on five patents. He was named as one of the Purposeful-50 “true changemakers who deliver on social justice, environmental protection, diversity, inclusion, racial equality, and gender and pay equity.” As You Sow is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing corporate environmental and social responsibility. Founded in 1992, As You Sow envisions a safe, just and sustainable world in which environmental health and human rights are central to corporate decision making. As You Sow is the nation’s non-profit leader in shareholder advocacy. Founded in 1992, they harness shareholder power to create lasting change and align investments with values.Links & mentions: https://www.asyousow.org/ https://fossilfreefunds.org/ https://investyourvalues.org/ Invest Your Values is a free online tool that analyzes the climate and social impact of thousands of U.S. mutual funds, ETFs, and 401k plans. https://www.asyousow.org/as-you-vote https://torc-group.com https://horbachexpats.com/   Note that mentioning a particular company or asset does NOT constitute a recommendation or investment advice!  Always undertake your own research or take appropriate, professional advice!

GMM#10 – YouSolar, Rupert Mayer   Show Notes In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Torc Wealth and Horbach Advisors, interviews Rupert Mayer, Serial Entrepreneur, Climate Tech Executive & Evangelist and Fractional CxO. Have questions, comments? Email us at chris@greenmoneymatters.com   Guest: Rupert Mayer Rupert currently Head of Operations, Finance & Strategy for YouSolar, which makes a high-power solar+battery nano-grid system. A nano-grid is a modular power system that typically comprises a solar array, a battery, and an inverter that forms the grid for the house.   Links & mentions: https://yousolar.com/ https://torc-wealth.com/ https://horbachexpats.com/ https://www.steamerlaneventures.com/ https://www.carboncollective.co/ https://www.carbonequity.com/ https://www.startengine.com/ https://www.raisegreen.com/   A 270 Trillion-Dollar Challenge and Opportunity. Every Dollar Counts - Rupert Mayer four out of America’s five biggest companies were oil companies. four of the world’s five most valuable companies are computer / software / internet companies. The necessary investment for getting to net-zero by 2050 is reckoned to be 270 Trillion Dollars.   Note that mentioning a particular company or asset does NOT constitute a recommendation or investment advice!  Always undertake your own research or take appropriate, professional advice!

GMM#9 – Helios Lab, William Skinner Show Notes In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Torc Wealth, interviews William Skinner, Co-Founder and CEO of Helios Lab, a platform enabling crypto investors to directly fund high impact solar projects in emerging markets. Have questions, comments? Email us at chris@greenmoneymatters.com   Guest: William Skinner William is a seasoned founder/builder with nearly a decade of experience across finance, tech, web3 and international manufacturing. Following the successful sale of his previous company, he’s dedicated his life to the fight against climate change. Helios Labs Helios enables crypto investors to directly fund high impact solar projects in emerging markets. Links & mentions: https://www.helios.eco/home https://torc-wealth.com/ https://horbachexpats.com/ https://www.southparkcommons.com/ https://www.trailofbits.com/   Definitions: Web3 is the idea of a new, decentralized internet built on blockchains, which are distributed ledgers controlled communally by participants. Blockchain is a method of recording information that makes it impossible or difficult for the system to be changed, hacked, or manipulated. A blockchain is a distributed ledger that duplicates and distributes transactions across the network of computers participating in the blockchain. Cryptocurrencies are digital tokens. They are a type of digital currency that allows people to make payments directly to each other through an online system. Cryptocurrencies have no legislated or intrinsic value; they are simply worth what people are willing to pay for them in the market. DeFi, (or “decentralized finance”) is an umbrella term for peer-to-peer financial services on public blockchains, primarily Ethereum. A tech stack is the set of technologies used to develop an application, including programming languages, frameworks, databases, front-end and back-end tools, and APIs.   Note that mentioning a particular company or asset does NOT constitute a recommendation or investment advice!  Always undertake your own research or take appropriate, professional advice!

GMM#8 – Ben Vivari, Till Investors   Show Notes In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Horbach Advisors and Torc Wealth, interviews Ben Vivari, Co-Founder and CEO of Till Investors, a research and communications firm aimed at helping clients evaluate and invest in “sustainable” funds. Have questions, comments? Email us at chris@greenmoneymatters.com   Guest: Ben Vivari Ben is a Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), an MBA, and an advocate for organizations and individuals looking to align their investments with their values. He draws from his experience working with asset managers, financial advisors, and industry insiders to help make sustainable investing accessible and achievable for even the most novice of investors. In addition to his work with Till Investors, he is the Managing Director for the financial communications firm Purcell Communications, where he manages content for some of the largest financial institutions in the country. He is also an adjunct professor at Hood College, where he teaches courses on sustainable investing and social entrepreneurship. Till Investors Till Investors is a research and communications firm aimed at helping clients evaluate and invest in “sustainable” funds – sometimes called ESG, green, or socially responsible funds. Their mission is to arm clients with the tools and information they need to make sustainable investments – and to benefit from them over time – by finding approaches that are the best fit for them, their community, and their values. Links & mentions: https://tillinvestors.com/ https://torc-wealth.com/ https://horbachexpats.com/   Sustainable Investing: An ESG Starter Kit for Everyday Investors (ISBN 13: 9781637425107) by Kylelane Purcell (Author), Ben Vivari (Author)   Note that mentioning a particular company or asset does NOT constitute a recommendation or investment advice!  Always undertake your own research or take appropriate, professional advice!    

Show Notes In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Horbach Advisors and Torc Wealth, interviews Bonnie Gurry, Co-Founder and CEO of GreenPortfolio, a platform aimed at creating an online financial management platform focused on climate-first investing which asks the essential question, “Doesn’t everyone deserve to know what their money is funding?” Have questions, comments? Email us at chris@greenmoneymatters.com   Guest: Bonnie Gurry Bonnie has focused her career on clean energy, having worked as the North American Clean Energy Lead at BASF and a Renewable Energy Resources and Technology Engineer at the New York Power Authority. She earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Caltech, and an M.B.A. from the NYU Stern School of Business GreenPortfolio GreenPortfolio is a guide for climate-friendly financial decisions. They help avoid funding fossil fuel projects and find companies, funds, and services that offer climate solutions. They help answer questions like: What are your accounts and products doing with your savings? Investing in fossil fuels? Where are the clean energy and climate solutions? What is your money funding and can you invest in a future you believe in? Links & mentions: https://greenportfolio.com/ https://torc-wealth.com/ https://horbachexpats.com/ https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/   Note that mentioning a particular company or asset does NOT constitute a recommendation or investment advice!  Always undertake your own research or take appropriate, professional advice!

Show Notes In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Horbach Advisors and Torc Wealth, interviews HIP Investors CEO, R. Paul Herman about their unique methodology to track, rate and rank investments’ quantifiable impact on society and questions Wall Street views that “doing good” and “doing well” are incompatible. Have questions, comments? Email us at chris@greenmoneymatters.com   Guest: Paul Herman CEO + Founder * Chief Investment Officer * Portfolio Manager * Paul Herman is a globally recognized leader in investing to pursue positive impact and profit. HIP Investor Inc HIP (Human Impact + Profit) HIP’s Ratings have helped drive the Newsweek Green Rankings and the Peter Drucker Index. HIP’s Strategies focus on “great places to work,” sustainable real estate, global dividends, and sustainability leaders. Links & mentions: The HIP Investor Book The HIP Investor: Make Bigger Profits by Building a Better Worldby R. Paul Herman Published by John Wiley & Sons (April 2010)   The Global Handbook of Impact Investing: Solving Global Problems Via Smarter Capital Markets TowardsA More Sustainable Societyco-edited by Elsa de Morais Sarmento & HIP CEO R. Paul Herman   https://hipinvestor.com/ https://torc-wealth.com/ https://horbachexpats.com/ Earth Day 2024 https://www.asyousow.org/ https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index.html https://www.corporate.carrier.com/ https://www.danaher.com/ https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/ PHO - Invesco Water Resources ETF Note that mentioning a particular company or asset does NOT constitute a recommendation or investment advice!  Always undertake your own research or take appropriate, professional advice!

Show Notes In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Horbach Advisors and Torc Wealth, interviews Uli Epensberger, CEO and founder of Ziggma, a smart portfolio tracker and stock screener that's changing the game for investors who are looking to make a positive impact with their investments. Uli is a seasoned expert in the financial industry, bringing years of experience and a passion for sustainable investing. Today, we'll dive into the story behind Ziggma, exploring how this innovative platform is empowering investors to make informed decisions while aligning their portfolios with their values. We discuss the challenges Uli faced in creating Ziggma, the unique features that set it apart, and the role it plays in the broader landscape of green finance. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting on your financial journey, this episode is packed with insights that will help you understand the power of smart investing in the world of green finance. Have questions, comments? Email us at chris@greenmoneymatters.com Guest: Uli Epensberger is a financial analyst who worked at some of the world’s largest asset managers for close to two decades. As a passionate outdoor adventurer, Uli systematically seeks to factor in the environmental impact when making an investment decision. His main goal is to help private investors build wealth with a positive climate impact. Links & mentions: https://ziggma.com/ https://torc-wealth.com/ EU Taxonomy ESG Ratings

Show Notes In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Horbach Advisors and Torc Wealth, interviews a visionary leader in the realm of renewable energy, Dr. Jochen Schneider, Founder and CEO of Enerchange and Hydrosion With a background steeped in environmental science and a passion for clean energy solutions, he has been at the forefront of driving change in the energy landscape. As the head of Enerchange, Dr. Schneider leads a team committed to promoting geothermal energy through strategic communication and impactful events. Their mission is clear: to contribute to a world where our energy supply is 100% renewable, leaving a lasting and positive impact on the planet. Have questions, comments? Email us at chris@greenmoneymatters.com Guest: Dr. Jochen Schneider is an experienced geologist dealing with renewable energy events at Enerchange and hydrochemical analyses at Hydrosion. Enerchange organises conference on Geothermal Energy. Enerchange is a PR and Event Agency focusing on renewable energy and sustainable energy use. Their goal is an energy supply that is produced 100% renewable. They are committed to the energy transition. Links & mentions: https://www.enerchange.de/en/enerchange https://torc-wealth.com/ https://www.praxisforum-geothermie.bayern/en https://www.investgeothermal.com/en https://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/ https://www.geothermie.de/geothermie/geothermische-technologien/tiefe-geothermie.html https://www.edenproject.com/mission/our-projects/eden-geothermal-energy-project

Show Notes: In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Horbach Advisors and Torc Wealth, interviews Steven Peck, the founder and president of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities on the subject of living architecture, generally known as Green Roofs - what are they, how they help the environment, and what are the investment opportunities. Have questions, comments? Email us at chris@greenmoneymatters.com Guest: Steven Peck, the founder and president of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC), the North American green roof and wall industry association, a non-profit industry association that is devoted to spreading awareness of the benefits of green roofs, walls, and other forms of living architecture. Steven is Canadian and based in Toronto. He is publisher of the Living Architecture Monitor magazine and founder of the Annual International Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference, Awards and Trade Show. Links & mentions: https://greenroofs.org/ https://livingarchitectureacademy.com/ https://livingarchitecturemonitor.com/ https://torc-wealth.com/ https://horbachexpats.com/ https://ual.sg/project/roofpedia/ https://www.greenroofs.com/ https://www.americanforests.org/article/impressive-green-roofs-around-the-world/ https://livingarchitecturemonitor.com/articles/insight-into-germanys-green-roof-and-wall-market-trends-and-policy-f21 https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/01/27/2596592/0/en/Green-Roof-Market-is-Expected-to-Grow-at-a-CAGR-of-16-20-Reaching-a-Valuation-of-US-5-37-Billion-from-2022-2030-Contrive-Datum-Insights.html

Show Notes: In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Horbach Advisors and Torc Wealth, interviews U Impact CEO and co-founder, Leslie Li. They talk about about how to approach sustainable investing, using data to mobilise capital and the shift to greater inclusivity - oh and there are several sound pieces of investment advice too! Have questions, comments? Email us at chris@greenmoneymatters.com Guest: Lesley Li is the CEO and co-founder of U Impact. Prior she worked for leading investment banks such as JP Morgan and Barclays in London for over ten years. She graduated with two Masters, in Finance and Industrial Management, from the University of Cambridge. She founded U Impact in Berlin in early 2020 with the mission to mobilise retail investments towards sustainability. She gave a TEDx talk in Berlin in 2022 and was awarded the Women in Fintech Powerlist 2021 Top 10 ESG leader by Innovate Finance. U Impact is an award-winning startup which helps financial institutions to turn their ESG cost and regulatory burden into revenue and growth opportunities by using data to empower their clients to become more confident and sustainable investors. Links & mentions: https://uimpact.earth/ https://torc-wealth.com/ https://horbachexpats.com/ https://plana.earth/ https://www.arabesque.com/ https://www.ecolytiq.com/

Show Notes: In this episode, Green Money Matters host Chris Everitt from Horbach Advisors and Torc Wealth, interviews Raise Green CEO, Franz Hochstrasser about their climate investment marketplace for clean energy, ESG, & local impact. Have questions, comments? Email us at chris@greenmoneymatters.com Have questions, comments? Email us at chris@greenmoneymatters.com Guest: Franz Hochstrasser CEO & Co-Founder of Raise Green: Former Obama appointee on energy and climate for the White House, US State Department, and United States Department of Agriculture. Part of the core team that negotiated the Paris Agreement. Raise Green is a marketplace for impact investing in climate solutions. From solar farms on Maui, to water reuse systems in Phoenix, to geothermal power installations in Alaska, the solutions to climate change are taking shape all around us – powered by heroic entrepreneurs and innovators who are not content to wait for big energy and leaders in government to get their act together. RaiseGreen gives ordinary investors the opportunity to participate in this frontline work. Links & mentions: https://www.raisegreen.com/ https://horbachexpats.com/ https://torc-wealth.com/ https://www.ctgreenbank.com/ http://piketty.pse.ens.fr/en/publications-en https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CHIPS_and_Science_Act https://www.whitehouse.gov/cleanenergy/inflation-reduction-act-guidebook/ https://greenportfolio.com