Protecting forests and portfolios from deforestation risk Episode 15
Episode Summary
SDG #15: Life on land. Human land use has altered 75% of the Earth’s surface, creating a tight squeeze for the flora and fauna of our wilderness. Our thriving economy depends on a healthy biosphere, and investors are becoming more and more aware of the important role they’ll play in restoring and sustainably managing our forests, rivers, and mountains. Annalisa Tarizzo from Green Century Capital Management joins the podcast to discuss how her shareholder advocacy is pushing companies to adopt more sustainable and environmentally friendly supply chain policies.
Episode Notes
In this episode you’ll hear:
- A briefing on what shareholder advocacy is and how it works.
- Why Green Century, a unique mutual fund company owned by nonprofits, utilizes direct engagement as a purposeful strategy.
- How companies like Bunge Limited, JPMorgan Chase and Proctor & Gamble have all adopted more sustainable practices as a direct result of Green Century’s work.
- What investors and advisers can do to support this kind of engagement.
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9 min watchGuest Bio:
Annalisa Tarizzo is a Green Century shareholder advocate, leveraging the Funds’ and the firm’s clout as a shareholder to drive companies to adopt more environmentally sustainable policies and practices. Prior to joining Green Century, she served as a sustainability program specialist, a waste reduction coordinator, and an environmental organizer. She holds a BA in Romance Languages and Literature with a minor in Global Sustainability from the University of Michigan.
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