Green Money Matters

Episode 14 - Dr Amrit Chandan

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/
 

Episode 13 - Regenx, Don Weatherbee

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/

Episode 12 - Green Century, Leslie Samuelrich

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!

Episode 11 - As You Sow, Andrew Behar

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!

Episode 10 - YouSolar, Rupert Mayer

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!

Episode 9 - Helios Lab, William Skinner

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!

Episode 8 - Till Investors, Ben Vivari

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!
 
 

Episode 7 - Green Portfolio, Bonnie Gurry

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!

Episode 6 - Human Impact, R Paul Herman

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!

Episode 5 - Uli Epensberger

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