Investing for Change

Artificial intelligence technology promises to reshape our world, but at what environmental cost? As AI models grow increasingly complex, they consume massive amounts of energy, water, and computing resources. The AI industry already accounts for an estimated 2.5-3.7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, exceeding the aviation industry’s carbon footprint. Today’s most forward-thinking AI companies are […]

Investing according to your values means sacrificing returns—or so the conventional wisdom claims. The data, however, tells a dramatically different story. ESG and impact investing haves delivered competitive—and often superior—returns while potentially reducing portfolio risk. With global sustainable assets projected to exceed $50 trillion by 2025, investors need to understand how these approaches truly perform […]

For sustainable investors navigating 2025’s volatile market, President Trump’s executive orders on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs have transformed the ESG landscape overnight. These January 2025 directives—explicitly targeting federal DEI initiatives and pressuring private sector practices—create immediate challenges and opportunities that demand strategic portfolio adjustments. This analysis provides actionable insights on how these sweeping […]