On this episode of Energy Sense, Chris Rawlings and guest Molly Shutt discuss the evolving space of environmental, social and governance, or ESG, investing. Molly, a Sustainable Investment Analyst, explains the importance of ESG investing for businesses, including trends, compliance and access to capital. They also discuss the need for realistic goals when it comes to carbon emission reduction, the difficulty of setting targets for small businesses, and the importance of investing in energy efficiency programs. Finally, they emphasize the need for thoughtful planning and local engagement in the energy transition.
[00:00:00] ESG investing: $4 trillion ESG-related public funds
[00:03:17] ESG investing for positive impact.
[00:05:00] ESG investing: Quantifying risk, opportunity.
[00:06:32] Explore ESG funds for sustainability.
[00:09:36] ESG investing: European push, US customer demand.
[00:11:31] Net zero commitment: underpromise, overdeliver.
[00:18:34] Improving quality of life.
[00:22:07] Money for energy efficiency programs.
[00:24:30] Energy transition: thoughtful, common sense approach.
[00:26:20] Motivating green energy engagement and savings.
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