Description
| Product ID: | 9780241457238 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Investing To Save The Planet |
| Subtitle: | How Your Money Can Make a Difference |
| Authors: | Author: Alice Ross |
| Page Count: | 240 |
| Subjects: | Environmental economics, Environmental economics, Investment and securities, Business and the environment; ‘green’ approaches to business, Environmental factors, Environmentalist, conservationist and Green organizations, Conservation of the environment, Social impact of environmental issues, Energy technology and engineering, Online finance and investing, Stocks & shares, Business & the environment, ‘Green’ approaches to business, Environmental factors, Environmentalist, conservationist & Green organizations, Conservation of the environment, Social impact of environmental issues, Energy technology & engineering, Online finance & investing |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating 'This book presents a salient truth: every investor - no matter how large or small - has the power to help address our climate crisis and build a more sustainable world. Together, we can and must act now' Al Gore, former Vice President of the United States 'Everyone's savings account and pension can meaningfully contribute. Ross tells us how in this clear, easy to understand yet transformative book' Christiana Figueres, Founding Partner, Global Optimism and Former Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 'I can't imagine a more important book at the moment. A detailed, action-oriented guide on how to make our money matter and save us and the planet we live on' Richard Curtis, Writer, Director, Co-Founder of Red Nose Day and UN Sustainable Development Goals Advocate Investing responsibly is one of the most powerful ways that you can fight climate change. No longer a niche sector for rebel fund managers, conscious investing has the potential to raise huge sums of money to the companies and organisations on the front line fighting the climate crisis and make investors positive returns in the process. In this essential introduction to green investing, Alice Ross shows you how you can turn your savings and pensions, however big or small, into a force for change. You will learn: - Which sectors are leading the charge by developing cutting-edge solutions; from smart farming to renewable energy- How to cut through 'alphabet soup' jargon and identify 'greenwashing' - The ways you can maximise your economic power and hold those you're investing in to account 'Changing the way that we invest is one of the most powerful levers we have for solving climate change. This hugely interesting and immensely practical book not only explains why changing how we invest is so critically important but also provides a set of powerful tools for actually doing it' Rebecca Henderson, John and Natty McArthur University Professor at Harvard University and author of Reimagining Capitalism 'Explains the power you have, through your investment choices, to accelerate the path toward a sustainable clean energy future. Read this book and be empowered to create a better future for the planet' Michael Mann, Distinguished Professor, Penn State University, author of The New Climate War ''This book presents a salient truth: every investor - no matter how large or small - has the power to help address our climate crisis and build a more sustainable world. Together, we can and must act now'' Al Gore, former Vice President of the United States''Everyone''s savings account and pension can meaningfully contribute. Ross tells us how in this clear, easy to understand yet transformative book'' Christiana Figueres, Founding Partner, Global Optimism and Former Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change''I can''t imagine a more important book at the moment. A detailed, action-oriented guide on how to make our money matter and save us and the planet we live on'' Richard Curtis, Writer, Director, Co-Founder of Red Nose Day and UN Sustainable Development Goals AdvocateInvesting responsibly is one of the most powerful ways that you can fight climate change. No longer a niche sector for rebel fund managers, conscious investing has the potential to raise huge sums of money to the companies and organisations on the front line fighting the climate crisis and make investors positive returns in the process. In this essential introduction to green investing, Alice Ross shows you how you can turn your savings and pensions, however big or small, into a force for change. You will learn: - Which sectors are leading the charge by developing cutting-edge solutions; from smart farming to renewable energy - How to cut through ''alphabet soup'' jargon and identify ''greenwashing'' - The ways you can maximise your economic power and hold those you''re investing in to account ''Changing the way that we invest is one of the most powerful levers we have for solving climate change. This hugely interesting and immensely practical book not only explains why changing how we invest is so critically important but also provides a set of powerful tools for actually doing it'' Rebecca Henderson, John and Natty McArthur University Professor at Harvard University and author of Reimagining Capitalism''Explains the power you have, through your investment choices, to accelerate the path toward a sustainable clean energy future. Read this book and be empowered to create a better future for the planet'' Michael Mann, Distinguished Professor, Penn State University, author of The New Climate War |
| Imprint Name: | Penguin Business |
| Publisher Name: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2020-11-19 |
