Deep Impact Investing Kimberly Griego-Kiel

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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