How does capital really move - and why is there often such a gap between ambition and action in sustainable investing?
In this episode of Green Money Matters, Chris Everitt speaks with Alessa Berg, founder and CEO of Top Tier Impact, a global network connecting investors, entrepreneurs and sustainability leaders across climate, technology and impact investing.
Drawing on her experience across private equity, venture capital, blended finance and systems thinking, Alessa offers an insider's perspective on how investment decisions are actually made, where sustainable capital is genuinely flowing, and why relationships, trust and shared narratives still matter more than many frameworks suggest.
Together, Chris and Alessa explore the limitations of ESG, the growing importance of resilience, and why creating long-term value requires a more systemic approach to measuring impact.
They discuss:
• Where capital is flowing in climate and impact investing today
• Why private markets can play a unique role in driving real-world impact
• The gap between sustainable investing rhetoric and reality
• Why guilt-driven narratives rarely create lasting change
• Nature as an asset class and the challenge of pricing natural resources
• The future of resilience, regeneration and systems thinking
• Why relationships and trust remain central to capital allocation
As Alessa puts it, sustainable investing isn't just about doing less harm — it's about building systems that help people, nature and the economy thrive together.
Links & mentions:
https://torc-wealth.com/
https://www.alessaberg.com/
https://www.toptierimpact.com