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Why do so many financial advisers still struggle to discuss sustainable investing—even when their clients are asking for it?

Chris talks to Maria Maisuradze, CFA, founder and CEO of ED4S and creator of AdviserSim. Maria shares the revealing results of her mystery-shopping exercise: advisers overlooked clear signals, changed the subject and, in some cases, failed to recommend suitable products despite having completed specialist training.

They discuss the perceived performance trade-off, greenwashing, conflicting ESG ratings, why a climate fund might own an oil company, and the role of personal bias in financial advice. Mariia also explains how AI-powered client simulations can help advisers practise difficult conversations—and why genuine curiosity and a willingness to say “I don’t know, but I’ll find out” may matter more than having every answer.

Links & mentions

Maria Maisuradze on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maisuradze/

ED4S – Education for Sustainability https://www.ed4s.org/

Sustainable Investing Advisor Playbook https://www.ed4s.org/advisor-capability

Green Money Matters: Andrew Behar of As You Sow https://chrisqh.podbean.com/e/episode-11-as-you-sow-andrew-behar/

Torc Wealth https://torc-wealth.com/

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

How do we move from awareness to action on climate and nature?

In this episode of Green Money Matters, Chris Everitt speaks with Gail Gallie - founder at The Nat, the Nature Action Agenda and co-founder of Project Everyone - about the power of culture, storytelling and optimism to drive meaningful change.

Gail argues that while most people are already aware of the environmental challenges we face, awareness alone is not enough. The real challenge is turning concern into action — and that means creating compelling visions of the future that people want to be part of.

Together, Chris and Gail explore why "doom communications" can leave people feeling powerless, how stories shape the flow of capital, and why sustainable finance has a critical role to play in building a more resilient and nature-positive economy.

From the UN Sustainable Development Goals to the growing movement to invest in nature, this conversation examines how culture, creativity and finance can work together to accelerate change.

Topics covered include:

• Why environmental challenges are as much cultural issues as financial ones

• The difference between awareness and action

• How storytelling influences investment decisions

• The role of celebrity and culture in driving change

• Why nature is emerging as a new investment opportunity

• Building positive visions of a thriving future

If fear captures attention, can optimism create momentum?

Links & mentions:

https://thenat.com/

https://www.project17.org.uk/

https://project-everyone.org/

https://torc-wealth.com/

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/

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

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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

1. Paul Herman

CEO + Founder * Chief Investment Officer * Portfolio Manager *

1. 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 World by R. Paul Herman

Published by John Wiley & Sons (April 2010)

The Global Handbook of Impact Investing:

Solving Global Problems Via Smarter Capital Markets Towards A More Sustainable Society co-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