Shifting Trillions: Mission-Aligned Investing at The Sierra Club Foundation & Beyond

In this conversation, Georges Dyer and Pedro Henriques da Silva discuss the importance of sustainable investing and the role of the Sierra Club Foundation in shifting investments towards a regenerative economy. They explore the Shifting Trillions Initiative, the Endowment Impact Benchmark, and the significance of aligning investments with positive social and environmental impact. Pedro discusses his career path and previous work with Global Endowment Management (GEM), and his current work with the Sierra Club Foundation. The discussion emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to investing that considers long-term impacts on communities and ecosystems, as well as practical advice for aspiring investors in the sustainable finance space.

Keywords

sustainable investing, climate justice, impact investing, Sierra Club Foundation, Shifting Trillions Initiative, endowment impact benchmark, fiduciary responsibility, community investment, renewable energy, social capital