In this episode of Inside the Flows, Iyassu sits down with Leslie Samuelrich, President of Green Century Funds and a longtime leader in the sustainable investing space, to discuss why sustainable investing is far from dead and how advisors can better prepare for the next generation of clients. They explore the growing importance of shareholder advocacy, how investors can influence corporate behavior on issues like deforestation and water usage, and why younger investors increasingly expect their portfolios to reflect the issues they care about.

The conversation also dives into the environmental impact of AI infrastructure and the strain large data centers are placing on water systems across the country. Leslie shares how Green Century is pushing companies to think more responsibly about resource usage, while Iyassu highlights why advisors need to become more fluent in sustainability topics if they want to retain and grow relationships through the coming generational wealth transfer.

00:00 Introduction to Sustainable Investing
02:39 Understanding Green Century Funds
05:40 Leslie's Achievements and Impact
07:21 Sustainable Investing News Recap
09:22 Deforestation and Corporate Responsibility
12:40 Shareholder Advocacy and Engagement
16:31 The Shareholder Resolution Process
19:27 Impact on Corporate Governance
22:01 The Role of Shareholders in Sustainability
25:21 Future of Sustainable Investing
27:36 Bridging the Generational Gap in Financial Advisory
32:03 The Importance of Water Infrastructure
40:55 The Resilience of Sustainable Investing
48:12 Planning for the Next Generation
53:12 Looking Ahead: Future Opportunities in Sustainable Investing

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