Episode 3
Jul 23, 2020
Investing for a Better World
The financial world – along with everyone’s investment portfolios – has been on a roller coaster due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What’s the current state of investing and which sectors are most affected? When is the best time to invest?
Episode 3
In this episode
The financial world – along with everyone’s investment portfolios – has been on a roller coaster due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the help of Vancity’s Joe Reid, host Anicka Quin looks ahead at how environmental and socially responsible investments fund a better future by answering questions like:
What’s the current state of investing and which sectors are most affected?
When is the best time to invest?
SRIs, ESGs, and other ethical investments - what are they? Are they really responsible?
How are corporations and regular people reacting to climate change and injustice with their money?
Why not invest in good?
COVID-19 has shown us that the economy, society and the environment are highly interconnected. If you want to make sure your values align with the companies that you put your money into, socially responsible investing could be right for you.