Hosted by United Church Funds · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 21 episodes
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Do you hope for a more just and sustainable world – and wonder what you can do to make a difference? On "Just Investing," Adam Sank, Matthew Illian and their guests tackle the big questions in the world of responsible investing. Tune in to every episode to learn how your investment portfolio can finance a more just and sustainable future. Visit www.ucfunds.org
United Church Funds hosts Just Investing, a business show with 21 episodes published.
SpaceX blasts off toward the Nasdaq, fueling concerns among responsible investors. Plus, green energy sees a surprising jolt, and a sustainable fashion company takes an unexpected turn on the runway. Then investor, entre
The value of green bonds doubles in five years, responsible investors score twin victories at BP and New York State notches a full-sail win against BJ's Wholesale Club. Then Ben Cohen, iconic co-founder of Ben & Jerry's
A proxy voting giant slashes support for sustainability proposals, just as the SEC makes it easier for companies to exclude shareholder proposals. So how are responsible investors fighting back? We'll explain. Then Laura
Big Banks ditch third-party proxy voting advisors, and new SEC guidance muzzles smaller investors. We'll look at how responsible investors are responding to these developments. Then Kate Finn, founder and Executive Direc
The fight over New York City's pension funds takes a new turn, China establishes a corporate climate reporting standard, and there's some positive news about net-zero targets worldwide. Then Kees Gootjes, Executive Direc
G20 Leaders strengthen their commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement… in defiance of Donald Trump. But it's a different story at the COP 30 UN Climate Change Conference, which wraps up without a strong result. Then Tim
Environmental issues take center stage this month, as Exxon sues California over climate disclosure laws, young people sue Canada's largest pension fund over climate-related financial risk, and France penalizes a major o
India joins the list of carbon credit countries, a hopeful development in the fight to reduce global emissions. Meanwhile, Exxon automates its proxy voting; could other big companies follow suit? Then, the Rev. Dr. Court
In the Season 2 premiere, Adam and Matthew discuss some good news from the International Energy Association and some not-so-good news regarding the Net-Zero Banking Alliance – and how these developments will impact globa
In our Season 1 finale, Adam and Matthew discuss why shareholders keep voting for CEO-to-worker pay ratios of 200-1, the EIRIS Foundation's new Social Lobby Map and a tribute to corporate governance pioneer Bob Monks. Th
Matthew Illian travels to Washington, D.C. to speak with Members of Congress about the importance of faith-based investing – and to attend the U.S. Sustainable Investing Forum Conference. He gives us an on-the-scene repo
So-called "Green Funds" in Europe are revealed to hold billions in oil and gas companies, and more anti-DEI shareholder resolutions fail spectacularly at major U.S. corporations. Then, Sister Susan Francois of the Congre
Anti-DEI shareholder resolutions meet with shocking results in the first quarter of 2025, and Matthew sounds off on ESG. Then, Marita Canedo of the Vermont-based group Migrant Justice joins Adam and Matthew to discuss th
In spite of federal pushback against responsible investing, a surprising number of ICCR member resolutions lead to agreement. But not all the news is rosy, as the Trump administration shutters Environmental Justice offic
State Attorneys General jump into the fight over DEI, and big changes at the SEC shift power from the federal government to the Board Rooms. Then William Burckart of the Investment Integration Project (TIIP) joins Adam a
A DEI backslide rocks corporate America, and President Trump pulls out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Paul Thompson from the European Federation for Accountants and Auditors join Adam and Matthew to discuss the impacts
Workers in some states win a higher minimum wage and paid sick leave, and Adam and Matthew break down what lies ahead for workers' rights. Then David Schilling from the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility share
Open AI announces it's becoming a public benefit corporation, and Adam and Matthew discuss what that could mean for responsible investors. Then legendary gadfly Jim McRitchie of corpgov.net joins us to shed some light on
The Supreme Court reverses decades-long regulatory rules, and Adam and Matthew discuss what that means for responsible investors. Plus, California pushes back on plastic pollution. And Nadira Narine from the Interfaith C
For our kick-off episode, Adam and Matthew define what responsible investing is – and how many ESG goals are good for both business and the planet. Then Courtney Wicks reveals ExxonMobil's historical connection to enslav
Jenna Nicholas
investor, entrepreneur, author · Impact Experience
1 appearance on this show
Ben Cohen
co-founder · Ben & Jerry's
1 appearance on this show
Timothy Smith
Senior Policy Advisor · Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
1 appearance on this show
Tejal Patel
Corporate Governance Director · Stanford Bridge Partners
1 appearance on this show
Sam Jones
Associate Director, Locality Impact in North East and Yorkshire · Equipping the Persecuted
1 appearance on this show
Paul Thompson
The Barefoot Podiatrist · European Federation for Accountants and Auditors
1 appearance on this show
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