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For the first time in 2023 our regular hosts Daniel (resident number cruncher) and David (resident eco-warrior) dive head first into the world of ESG investing.
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Hosts:
David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos
Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos
Source list and show docs:
[1] - What is ESG investing?
[2] - ESG Outperformance
[3] - ESG Investing, What it is & Considerations
[4] - https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2023/SJ0004
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After three months, Season 1 of The Planet Optimist Podcast is over. David and Daniel see us out with questions from the listeners, motoring choices, Deep Work and the eternal debate (M&S vs Waitrose). This is followed by a profile of B-Corp, Brewdog.
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Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos
Source list and show docs:
https://www.transportenvironment.org/discover/how-clean-are-electric-cars/
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e157-brewdog-founder-the-untold-story-of-one/id1291423644?i=1000568700692
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/0349411905/ref=asc_df_0349411905/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310973726618&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5031760210362328837&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046067&hvtargid=pla-347635764187&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Minimalism-Living-Better-Technology/dp/B07N129ZX1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13C05LGQDOSH7&keywords=cal+newport+digital+minimalism&qid=1668725235&s=books&sprefix=cal+newport+digital+minimalism%2Cstripbooks%2C56&sr=1-1
https://www.brewdog.com/uk
https://www.fiat.com/500-electric/500-electric-hatchback
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith 1776.
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After a short break our regular hosts David Woodford and Daniel Oakey are back to discuss a topic on the lips of many economists and activists alike, windfall taxes. We dive into the concept, practicalities and long term implications.
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Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos
Source list and show docs:
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith 1776.
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Our regular hosts David Woodford and Daniel Oakey take on the complex world of sustainable investments.
Audio note: Our audio quality is sub-par this week due to recording away from our usual places.
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Hosts:
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Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos
Source list and show docs:
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/05/portugal-europe-floating-solar-farm-renewable-energy/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_video&utm_term=&utm_content=26012_portugal_solarpark&utm_campaign=social_video_2022
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDP_Group
https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/McKinsey/Business%20Functions/Strategy%20and%20Corporate%20Finance/Our%20Insights/Five%20ways%20that%20ESG%20creates%20value/Five-ways-that-ESG-creates-value.ashx#:~:text=Cost%20reductions%20ESG%20can%20also,as%20much%20as%2060%20percent.
http://marshallsingleton.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/The-Wages-of-Social-Responsibility-Where-Are-They.pdf
https://www.evidenceinvestor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Foundations-of-ESG-Investing-Part-1.pdf
https://us.rbcwealthmanagement.com/documents/170410/170426/18-WG-774_Etergino+Group_Benefits+of+ESG+Investing+Flyer_evite.pdf/2f645a56-155e-4b55-8bc2-3e1a61fc84b6
https://www.fidelity.com.sg/beginners/esg-investing/esg-benefits
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Focusing on the other side of the sustainable advocacy coin, Daniel and David explore the environmental protest movement. Thereafter they focus on the circular economy and the enormous energy savings that can be achieved by those three little words... Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
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Hosts:
David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos
Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos
Source list and show docs:
Search for Sustainable Brands - Good On You
New study reveals carbon footprint of buying new clothes - digitalhub (swnsdigital.com)
The George Tavern
Beyond Extinction Rebellion: the protest groups fighting on the climate frontline | Environmental activism | The Guardian
New study reveals carbon footprint of buying new clothes - digitalhub (swnsdigital.com)
Events – Just Stop Oil
End to UK fracking ban triggers backlash | Financial Times (ft.com)
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This week our hosts David Woodford and Daniel Oakey tackle an electricity source which, at a time where energy security dominates headlines, has re-emerged in public discourse... Nuclear.
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Hosts:
David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos
Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos
Source list and show docs:
Storage and Disposal Options for Radioactive Waste - World Nuclear Association (world-nuclear.org)
Home - Nuclear Industry Association (niauk.org)
Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Electricity - World Nuclear Association (world-nuclear.org)
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/radiation-sickness/
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Warning: This is a heavy duty economics episode. Originally intended for broadcast on 9th September 2022.
Today Daniel and David explore the foundations of our modern economies and whether these models, which have brought us almost every modern innovation, can align with our inevitable green future...
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Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos
Source list and show docs:
https://cdiac.ess-dive.lbl.gov/trends/emis/tre_ussr.html
https://www.econlib.org/library/Enc/FreeMarketEnvironmentalism.html
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It is with the greatest of sadness that Daniel and I announce the delay of tomorrow's episode out of respect for HM Queen Elizabeth II, who died today at the age of 96.
On behalf of the environmentalist movement our thoughts and prayers are with HM King Charles III, The Royal Family, and all those who admired Her Majesty across both the Commonwealth and the world.
We appreciate your understanding and will be back with you next Friday.
David Woodford
Arguably the most visible sign of changing times, electric vehicles have taken the world by storm, but with myriad types, where exactly do we stand? This week David and Daniel dive in to clarify some of the things that may have been puzzling you about the world of EV.
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Hosts:
David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos
Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos
Source list and show docs:
Electric Vehicles Gain Ground but still Face Price, Range, Charging Constraints - Dallasfed.org
• Chart: Where Climate Change Deniers Live | Statista
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Contributing to 37% of global emissions, the food production process needs to change, but how do we do that? This week David and Daniel explore the complex world of changing dietary habits and the race to replace meat. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss out on any new optimist content.
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Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos
Source list and show docs:
Food production emissions make up more than a third of global total | New Scientist
Expert: More than 2 billion people worldwide eat insects every day | Science in Poland (pap.pl)
https://plantbasednews.org/opinion/the-long-read/emissions-meat-industry/
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/09/sandwich-of-the-week-momofukus-meat-free-impossible-burger-review
The Impossible Burger Has 1 Major Flaw to Overcome: It's Too Expensive (businessinsider.com)
TOP 10 more protein filled insects you Can EAT! – School Of Bugs
5 reasons why eating insects can reduce climate change | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)
Mildreds | 100% plant-based | Home
East Africa Crisis | People urgently need food | Oxfam GB
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Welcome back to your weekly touchpoint from the world of sustainable business. This week our hosts Daniel Oakey and David Woodford tackle carbon credits, their history, use and future.
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If you run a business and are concerned about it's carbon output, be sure to check out Evergreen for a verifiable way to offset your carbon emissions:
https://evergreencarbonoffsets.com
Hosts:
David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos
Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos
Source list:
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/carbon_credit.asp
India Planning Carbon Credit Market for Energy, Steel and Cement - Bloomberg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQSaoPPe2F0
https://www.cps.gov.uk/cps/news/two-fraudsters-jailed-defrauding-ps36-million-vulnerable-victims
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Welcome to the first in a series environment focused business podcasts hosted by EV guru David Woodford and equity analyst Daniel Oakey.
Episode 1 introduces our series hosts, tackles how crypto and the global financial services industry is accelerating climate change and the deeper causes behind this impact. If you have a question for our team, a story you'd like to share or a topic you'd like tackled, we encourage you to reach out...
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Don't forget to check to see if your bank or financial instution is signed up to the UN's Net Zero Banking Alliance:
Members – United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative (unepfi.org)
Hosts:
@iamdavidwoodford
@bluedoak
Source list:
Renewables in Electricity Production | Statistics Map by Region | Enerdata
Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI) (ccaf.io)
Bitcoin mining actually uses less energy than traditional banking, new report claims | The Independent
www.independent.co.uk/tech/bitcoin-mining-environment-climate-crypto-b1849211.html
UK Energy in Brief 2021 (publishing.service.gov.uk)
What are the major sources and users of energy in the United States? | American Geosciences Institute
Signatories – United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative (unepfi.org)
United Kingdom Energy Statistics - Worldometer
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