How to get started with sustainable investing? with Georgia Stewart

Many of us are trying to consume less, eat less meat, recycle, limit the number of flights we take to have a positive impact on the environment.

However it is estimated that of the “£3 trillion invested in UK pensions, a lot of it funds harmful industries like fossil fuels, tobacco, and arms”, according to Make My Money Matter.

With workplace pensions, it’s sometimes hard to know where your money is being invested which could be conflicting with your personal beliefs, but there is huge potential for this money to be used for positive change.

Joining me today is Georgia Stewart, the co-founder of Tumelo, an impact-focused financial technology firm. Her mission is to enable investors and pension members to benefit from a more sustainable investment system, giving a voice to shareholders and full transparency as to where their money is being invested.

We look at how you can make sustainable choices with your investments and how to get started investing in companies and causes you care about.

*Remember: the value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invest. Always do your own research - and note that what we discussed in the podcast is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment.*

You can follow and connect with Georgia at:

• Tumelo: https://www.tumelo.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/tumelohq

Georgia shared some great resources in this episode. All the links are below:

• Make My Money Matter by Richard Curtis: https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/
• The Positive Change Fund by Baillie Gifford: https://www.bailliegifford.com/en/uk/individual-investors/funds/positive-change-fund/
• The Big Exchange: https://www.bigexchange.com/
• The Pensions Regulator: https://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/en
• The Investment Association: https://www.theia.org/

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* Please note that we are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.*

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