I produced a series of webinars in July with the Opal Group, the following episodes are the first five of a number of other topics to be covered. You can review the videos of each of our engaging discussions in the links below. You will be required to register to view the videos, and your email and information will be added to our list for future events and programs.
OVERVIEW
"Evolving Impact Investing to meet Today's Challenges in Every Community"
Although the discipline of values-based investing, widely known as Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), has been an option for investors for decades, many are still unaware of the evolution of the guiding vision behind impact investing to address the greatest challenges of our time. In order for our communities to achieve environmental resilience, inclusive economic development and cultural evolution, multidisciplinary leaders at all levels will need to reimagine and restructure financial tools and capital market instruments for all types of projects. This next step in the development of our financial institutions is absolutely crucial to build on the gifts of our past and shape the new emerging framework. All types of investors must coalesce around principles that have been with us for millennia; the same principles that dictate a natural order have the power to build long-term profitable companies, positive economic returns for investors, resilient communities, and sustainable ecosystems. Join us for an engaging webinar series with some of the leading minds in the space to expand the conversation and build solutions and tools for investors in every community.
EPISODE 1
July 2, 2020
The broad opportunities to meet the needs current and future generations by combining finance and economic development
The challenges we face in today’s economy are a result in part of the blind spots within our business models and mindsets. Expanding the role of finance is necessary to build long-term resilience and must start with recognition that we are facing a systemic crisis. Such a crisis requires systems thinking and inclusive, broad-based solutions. The blind spots of economic theory require a new model - and new tools based on that model.
EPISODE 2
July 9, 2020
The recent events force the question: what is the asset management industry really willing to do to increase equity, diversity and inclusion? How do create real change and progress? There is growing attention for conscious investors and financial institutions to address the inequities for all asset classes in the global financial ecosystem, with a focus on inclusion across gender, ethnicity, sexual identity and race. We need to increase programs contributing to financial literacy, access to capital and economic independence for the resiliency of every community.
EPISODE 3
July 16, 2020
In order for the world’s cities to sustain economic growth and enhance resident quality of life, leaders at all levels of business, policy, and key community stakeholders will need to reimagine and restructure infrastructure and housing investment. Historical approaches to financing projects, including large-scale infrastructure, are proving ineffective and inefficient to meet traditional demands. With expectations rising among all stakeholders, new models need to be explored as infrastructure adapts to meet sustainability, resiliency, and affordability goals while addressing decades of deferred maintenance and disinvestment.
EPISODE 4
July 23, 2020
How do we place resilience at the center of regional forest management & material supply chain development, while significantly reducing waste and carbon emissions from forests to creating better buildings on main street? The beneficial effects of mimicking nature's principles for forest management and resiliency are widespread for communities, ecosystems and the economy. The outcomes improve dimensions such as biodiversity, water supply and other ecosystem services to enhance much-needed bioregional resilience. While at the same time create solutions for the interwoven unemployment and housing crisis. This can be done through regionally resilient building material supply chains to support critical housing for every major urban setting on the planet while reducing negative environmental impacts.
EPISODE 5
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