Greening Your Finances: How Your Money Can Help Build a Better Future
Did you know your bank account, superannuation and investments could be shaping the future of our climate?
In a recent Canberra Environment Centre community survey, many people told us they wanted to better understand ethical banking, responsible investing, and how their money can align with their values. We're excited to respond with this free lunchtime webinar featuring two leading experts in sustainable finance.
Whether you're just starting to think about where your money goes or you're looking to take a deeper step into ethical and green investment and action, this practical session will help you understand how everyday financial decisions can create positive environmental and social change.
In this 45-minute webinar, followed by 15 minutes of audience Q&A, you'll learn:
• Why your money matters, and how financial institutions influence the world around us • Which banks are supporting the energy transition and other environmental initiatives, and which continue to finance fossil fuel expansion • How to understand where your retirement savings are being invested • How shareholders can influence corporate behaviour and drive positive change • Whether a financial adviser is right for you, and if so, what to look for when choosing one
Join us to discover how your everyday financial choices can become part of the solution. No financial background is required - just curiosity and a desire to make your money work for the future you want to see.
Brett Morgan is the Asset Management and Superannuation Funds Campaigner at Market Forces, a community organisation that exposes the institutions financing new fossil fuel projects and empowers bank customers, shareholders and super fund members to take action and shift this behaviour. Drawing on his background in the superannuation industry, Brett works to hold Australia's largest investors accountable for their climate commitments and encourages super funds to align their investments with a safe climate future.
Dave Rae is a Canberra-based Certified Responsible Investment Adviser and Financial Planner with more than 20 years' experience helping Australians align their finances with their values. Recognised as one of Financial Standard's Power 50 Most Influential Advisers, Dave specialises in building "portfolios of purpose" that seek both strong financial outcomes and positive environmental and social impact. A former director of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), Dave is a passionate advocate for responsible investing, climate action, and investor education.
This webinar is free, but registrations are essential.
