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Tag: Jeff Gitterman

Transforming Insurance: How Premiums for the Planet is Tackling Climate Change

In this episode of The Impact, Jeff Gitterman had the pleasure of speaking with Brad Stevenson, the CEO of Premiums for the Planet. The...

Navigating Carbon Markets: Insights from Luke Oliver of KraneShares

In this episode of The Impact, Jeff Gitterman had the pleasure of speaking with Luke Oliver, the Head of Strategy for KraneShares. The pair...

Challenges and opportunities for EV adoption

Jeff Chamberlain, Chief Executive Officer at Volta Energy Technologies, joins Jeff Gitterman to discuss the electronic vehicle's competitive landscape and adoption.

Developing affordable housing into an investible asset class

Jonathan F.P. Rose, Chief Executive Officer and Founder at Jonathan Rose Companies, joins Jeff Gitterman to discuss Jonathan's career in real estate and developing affordable housing into an investible asset class.

Understanding plastic waste & how it impacts our lives

Jeff Gitterman is joined by Eric Maidenberg, the Managing Director of Plastiks, to discuss Eric's journey from asset management to sustainability and why he opted to focus on plastics. They also have a conversation on understanding plastic waste & how it impacts our lives. In addition, Eric explains plastic credit, its environmental impact, and how Plastiks empowering businesses to fight plastic pollution around the globe.

Sustainability in the asset management industry

Jeff Gitterman is joined by Brett Wayman, a Managing Partner at Overlay Capital, to discuss the importance of sustainability in the asset management industry. They also analyze factors influencing investing in early stage sustainability and why Overlay Capital is investing in the built environment sector. In addition, they discuss bi-partisan approach to mitigate climate change and how AI could spur environmental sustainability.

Crucial role played by insurance in the climate change fight

Jeff Gitterman is joined by Martin Diaz Plata, Head of Private Equity Investments at BlueOrchard Finance Ltd, to have a conversation on the reasons why Martin opted for a career in impact investing. They also discuss the crucial role played by insurance in the climate change fight and how BlueOrchard has impacted over 70 million people globally. In addition, they discuss how embedded & parametric insurance are evolving and the challenges of raising funds for impact investing.

CapShift – Amplifying impact investing

Adam Rein, CEO and Co-Founder of CapShift, joins Jeff Gitterman to discuss how CapShift empowers financial and philanthropic institutions, and amplifies impact investing. They also analyze the power of charitable assets in impact investing.

The intersection of ESG and AI in tackling climate change

Jeff Gitterman is joined by Josh Hatch, Principal & Partner at Brightworks Sustainability, to discuss how they are assisting clients in establishing & implementing sustainability programs. They also discuss the growth of the digital economy and how it can be sustainable. In addition, they discuss the intersection of ESG & AI in tackling climate change, Brightworks' future investment plans, and the main drivers of the sustainability conversation.

Importance of a bipartisan approach to climate change and involving young people in climate activism

Jeff Gitterman is joined by Christopher Barnard, President of the American Conservation Coalition to talk about the importance of a bipartisan approach to climate change. They also discuss conservative solutions to climate change, how climate change is a liability for Republicans, and how the American Conservation Coalition is involving young people in climate activism.

Trends in the bond and equity markets

Jeff Gitterman is joined by Rebecca Palmer, the Director of Sustainable Finance at ICE Data Services, to discuss impact bonds and what is happening in the sector. They also analyze the trends witnessed in the bond and equity markets. In addition, they discuss the surge in bond sales in the Middle East and future trends in the bond market.

Advancing and educating policymakers on sustainable investing

Jeff Gitterman is joined by Maria Lettini, CEO of the US Sustainable Investment Forum, to discuss advancing sustainable investing in the U.S. They also discuss the organization's core mandate and educating policymakers on sustainable investing. In addition, they talk about anti-ESG rhetoric as the U.S. heads into the 2024 general election and how US SIF is working with financial advisors to get more education on sustainability.