Perhaps you're a veteran investor, or maybe you're just now starting to financial plan. Either way, where you put your money can substantially increase (or decrease!) your annual carbon footprint. Don't put your money where your mouth is, put it where your values are instead. On today's show financial consultant Shila Wattamwar leads this advanced level discussion about sustainable investing for the eco-conscious.  Here's a preview:[5:00] The sneaky ways you may be funding fossil fuels with your $$[8:00] How well do ESG rating scales actually work? (And why aren't these measures standardized?)[21:00] Proxy ballots are an opportunity. Don't throw them in the trash![25:00] What a time to be alive: A financial advisor's thoughts on next gen "alternative investments" New to sustainable investing? Listen to these episodes first! Episode #278: DivestingEpisode #258: Conscious SpendingEpisode #205: How To Right-Size Your Budget Resources mentioned: Sustainability With Sorenwww.SustainableMe.TodayNet-Zero Banking Alliance – United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative (unepfi.org)Company ESG Risk Ratings and scores - SustainalyticsESG Screener | MorningstarResolutions — As You SowResolution Database | PRI (unpri.org)DEALFLOW NETWORK l Connecting Private Equity ( PE ), Venture Capital ( VC ), M&A Dealmakers | Groups | LinkedInImpact Entrepreneur | Groups | LinkedInBig Path Capital founders of the Impact Investing Forum | Groups | LinkedInGaingelsSOSV - Deep Tech for Human and Planetary HealthChloe Capital | VC Firm Investing In Women --Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com. Our Sponsors:* Thank you to LifeStraw Home! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 20% off. https://lifestraw.com/* Thank you to our sponsor, Armoire! Use code SUSTAINABLE for up to $125 off your first month. http://www.armoire.style/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy