How to invest in ESG: Connecting company commitment to your values

The Social Impact Show

In today's episode, you'll learn about investing in ESG, both companies and funds. We chat with Ben Vivari and Kyleland Purcell from Till Media and explore how to distinguish truly committed ESG companies and practical tips on finding funds that resonate with your values. We also discuss the pervasive issue of greenwashing and you'll gain insights into measuring a company's genuine ESG intentions, We also review strategies for corporations to harmonize CSR with ESG investing practices.

Timestamp of our discussion:

1:15 - Comparing the concepts of CSR and ESG Investing: What’s the similarities and differences?

3:45 - Is there a standardized ESG scorecard and checklist across industries?

6:22 - What makes a company a “good” ESG company?

8:55 - How can I find a fund that meets my values?

12:13 - How to know if companies are truly working towards the goal of ESG

16:10 - How big of a concern is greenwashing?

18:20 - Is investment or activity over time a good measure of a company’s ESG intentions?

19:12 - If ESG and CSR are closely aligned, how can a corporation interested in CSR encourage ESG investing?

22:35 - About Till Investors

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