The Green Dream
The Green Dream is a podcast about ethical investing for positive impact and a better future! Host James Baird interviews fund managers, advisers and a range of leaders in sustainability about topical ESG issues. James is a Financial Planner with over 20 years in the industry, and is a Director of JustInvest Financial Planning. See www.justinvest.net.au. Authorised Representative of Ethical Investment Advisers AFSL 276544 www.ethicalinvestment.com.au
Podcasting since 2021 • 28 episodes
The Green Dream
Latest Episodes
Trees from the Forest: PFAS cleanup, Childcare Deserts & Critical Minerals with Claudia Kwan of NorthStar Impact Funds
I always enjoy my conversations with the team at NorthStar Impact Funds, and this interview with Claudia Kwan is no exception. Claudia has a thoughtful and passionate perspective on impact investing - it’s not about ticking boxes or keeping up ...
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Ethical Influencer: How Australian Ethical drives change towards a Net Zero Future, with Persephone Fraser
An Ethical Investment Week 2024 interview: 'What type of ethical investor are you?'It’s been 3 years since we had a chat to Australian Ethical about their ethics, and they have grown substantially since then. Today we’re excited to inte...
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Cutting Carbon, Ending Exploitation & Elevating Women with Madeleine Huynh from Perennial's Better Future Fund
Today’s interview is with Madeleine Huynh, ESG Analyst and Assistant Equities Analyst at Perennial Partners. This is our second Green Dream interview on the Better Future Fund, with the first being a discussion with Damian Cottier in September ...
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Nuclear...Saviour or Sideshow? Unveiling the True Cost of Climate Solutions
In this discussion with Tom King of Nanuk Asset Management we venture into the heart of the nuclear debate. Nuclear energy is an enigma…on paper, it presents itself as a low-emission ‘knight in shining armour’ solution against climate change. H...
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Charting the Course to Sustainable Property: Andrew Cole of Charter Hall
Today, our focus turns to property. Andrew Cole is Head of ESG at Charter Hall, a prominent Australian property group that is once again highly rated 2023 Global Real Estate Benchmark (GRESB) rankings. GRESB is widely considered to be the leadi...
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