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So how can we tackle this? - [KvinnoKapital Lunch Webinar "Women who invest" with Jessica Robinson](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/11/kvinnokapital-lunch-webinar-women-who-invest-with-jessica-robinson/) - Listen in with special guest, Jessica Robinson who presented her new book “Financial Feminism”. - [EY | Climate leadership in the Middle East by Jessica Robinson](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/04/ey-climate-leadership-in-the-middle-east-by-jessica-robinson/) - How can the transition be not just fast but also just and fair, with the assurance that no one is left behind? - [Leading Sustainability Pocast | Episode 2 with Jessica Robinson](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/08/leading-sustainability-pocast-episode-2-with-jessica-robinson/) - Jessica Robinson is a sustainable finance leader from the strategy consulting sector with a global career and particular focus on emerging markets. - [LIGC with Jessica Robinson, MENA Sustainability Leader](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/03/ligc-with-jessica-robinson-mena-sustainability-leader/) - Jessica Robinson is a global expert in ESG and sustainable finance, advising financial institutions, institutional investors, think tanks, governments and regulators. - [Jersey Finance Key Note Speech on Financial Feminism](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/03/jersey-finance-key-note-speech-on-financial-feminism/) - Nothing better than speaking to a room of 100+ super engaged, positive women about why sustainability matters and how we can use finance to shape a better future. - [WiSER Annual Forum 2025 Panel](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/03/wiser-annual-forum-2025-panel/) - Nothing brings me more joy than my involvement in Masdar's WiSER initiative - a global platform that champions women as leaders of sustainable change. - [Sustainability Forum Middle East 2025 Panels](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/03/sustainability-forum-middle-east-2025-panels/) - Solve Strategies is now off the ground and as a founding partner of our purpose-led, female-founded sustainability advisory firm, I spoke on three great panels. - [Kicking Off TeraVert in Senegal](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/03/resilient-responsible-and-ready-navigating-esg-and-sustainable-finance/) - In beautiful Senegal where we kicked off TeraVert - an exciting new platform with a laser-sharp focus on accelerating sustainable finance across West Africa. - [Dubai AI Festival Roundtable on Role of AI in Sustainable Finance](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/04/dubai-ai-festival-roundtable-on-role-of-ai-in-sustainable-finance/) - One of the most transformative opportunities for AI lies in scaling nature finance — especially across countries in Africa... - [Mindshift Event: Gender-lens Investing](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/05/mindshift-event-gender-lens-investing/) - Women still receive less than 3% of global venture capital. In the Middle East, that figure drops to just 1% for female-founded startups. - [Investing in Africa’s Sustainable Growth](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/05/investing-in-africas-sustainable-growth/) - Rewarding to co-host a roundtable with Mahdiah El-Jed and DIFC at the Dubai FinTech Summit to discuss 'Investing in Africa for Sustainable Growth'. - [Capital Catalysts: Investing in Africa’s sustainable growth](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/09/capital-catalysts-investing-in-africas-sustainable-growth/) - I’ve been privileged to work on some fantastic projects this year, but one of the highlights was Capital Catalysts: Investing in Africa’s Sustainable Growth! - [Career Gaps for Women](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/09/career-gaps-for-women/) - In the past couple of months, I’ve had the same conversation with three different women – and it’s really stuck with me. - [Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026](https://moxiefuture.com/2026/01/abu-dhabi-sustainability-week-2026/) - I enjoyed speaking on Mobilising Private Capital Through Blended Finance: its role is to move the RIGHT risks to the RIGHT actors, at the RIGHT time. - [Women in Climate Dubai](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/06/women-in-climate-dubai/) - We need to stay connected to our purpose - and for those of us in the climate space, remember why we chose this path. - [Fast Company | MENA can’t win the climate race without fixing its funding flaws. Do we need a new model?](https://moxiefuture.com/2026/01/fast-company-mena-cant-win-the-climate-race-without-fixing-its-funding-flaws-do-we-need-a-new-model/) - The truth is, momentum stalls when there is not enough pressure, transparency, or accountability to ensure follow-through - [Why Women Must be at the Table for Peace, Security and Conflict Resolution](https://moxiefuture.com/2026/02/why-women-must-be-at-the-table-for-peace-security-and-conflict-resolution/) - An extract from Jessica Robinson's upcoming book on women and leadership. - [Sustainability Forum Middle East 4th Edition 2026](https://moxiefuture.com/2026/02/sustainability-forum-middle-east-4th-edition-2026/) - Hands down, one of my favourite events every year is the Sustainability Forum Middle East ... consistently smart, grounded, and focused. - [Working in Sustainability and Climate](https://moxiefuture.com/2026/02/working-in-sustainability-and-climate/) - I get a lot of messages from people asking how to break into climate and sustainable finance. Here’s what I see from where I sit. - [Webinar | Inspiring Stories of Women Leading Change Across Borders | 31 Mar 2026](https://moxiefuture.com/2026/03/webinar-inspiring-stories-of-women-leading-change-across-borders-31-mar-2026/) - Join Jessica Robinson at the Islamic Chamber Training Academy to Discover how to connect local challenges to global contexts and amplify impact. - [City A.M. | Sustainable Investing May be the Breakout Star of 2021](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/01/city-a-m-sustainable-investing-may-be-the-breakout-star-of-2021/) - Jessica Robinson writing in City A.M. on using our money, our investment decisions, to bring positive change in the world through sustainable investing. - [Cosmopolitan | What TH is a 'Financial Feminist' and how can we become one](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/02/cosmopolitan-what-th-is-a-financial-feminist-and-how-can-we-become-one/) - Author Jessica Robinson shares the Cosmo-approved step-by-step guide to sustainable investing for women - [ArabianBusiness | How to bridge the gender investing gap in a 'testosterone driven' world](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/02/arabianbusiness-how-to-bridge-the-gender-investing-gap-in-a-testosterone-driven-world/) - Author Jessica Robinson on why the rise in sustainable investment opportunities could encourage more women to invest their money over saving it - [I'm writing a book. Here's why!](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/06/im-writing-a-book-heres-why/) - My goal with this book is to empower women to start taking action and to use their financial decisions to demand a better, cleaner and more sustainable world. - [Like Minded Females | Sustainable Investing with Jessica Robinson](https://moxiefuture.com/2020/01/like-minded-females-sustainable-investing-with-jessica-robinson/) - Read Jessica Robinson's interview on Like Minded Females - a network to empower, connect and celebrate those who identify as females globally. - [The way we talk to women about money](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/09/the-way-we-talk-to-women-about-money/) - The way we talk to women is really messed up! And I am convinced it plays a MASSIVE role in our own thinking and perceptions about money and investing. - [Welcoming the new year](https://moxiefuture.com/2020/01/welcoming-the-new-year/) - On 2019 resolutions, writing a book about women using our money better, why I did it, and what's next in 2020! - [Book Publication Date is Set (and a Rant About Davos!)](https://moxiefuture.com/2020/02/book-publication-date-is-set-and-a-rant-about-davos/) - If we are going address climate change, I am not convinced it’s just because the penny has dropped in the mind of the self-gratifying elites sitting in a ski resort in the Swiss Alps. - [EVENT | St. James's Place: Sustainability & Responsible Investing - 2021 and Beyond | Online | 23 Feb 2021](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/02/event-st-jamess-place-sustainability-responsible-investing-2021-and-beyond-online-23-feb-2021/) - Lynk is hosting a speaker panel covering an overview of eco-investing in sustainable fashion, ESG modeling and considerations in fast fashion. - [Gaggler | What Is Sustainable Investing And Why Should I Be Doing It?](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/02/gaggler-what-is-sustainable-investing-and-why-should-i-be-doing-it/) - Author Jessica Robinson on sustainable investing. Money – or rather, how we use money – is a hugely powerful way to bring about change. Here's why and how. - [VIDEO | The Changemakers Series: Conversation with Jessica Robinson](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/04/video-the-changemakers-series-conversation-with-jessica-robinson/) - We love this Thomson Reuters Foundation video that explains why pension funds are such big investors into fossil fuel companies. Do you have any control over it? - [VIDEO | Female Impact: How to Invest Your Money to Change the World](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/06/video-female-impact-how-to-invest-your-money-to-change-the-world/) - Jessica Robinson spoke about how mobilizing capital through sustainable investing can enable positive impact at Cannes Lions 2021 by UBS and TFQ. - [FT Adviser | Industry needs to think differently about how it can serve women better](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/03/ft-adviser-industry-needs-to-think-differently-about-how-it-can-serve-women-better/) - Jessica Robinson on how financial institutions are failing to connect with female customers at every stage of their journey – from advertising to advice to product offerings. - [The National News | Why Warren Buffett and women share the same investing strategies](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/04/the-national-news-why-warren-buffett-and-women-share-the-same-investing-strategies/) - The mainstream media belittles women’s relationship with money and investment products and services are designed, by default, through a male lens - [VIDEO | St. James's Place: Sustainability & Responsible Investing – 2021 and Beyond](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/03/video-st-jamess-place-sustainability-responsible-investing-2021-and-beyond/) - We love this Thomson Reuters Foundation video that explains why pension funds are such big investors into fossil fuel companies. Do you have any control over it? - [New Climate Capitalism Podcast: Are Women the Key to a Greener Financial Future?](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/03/new-climate-capitalism-podcast-are-women-the-key-to-a-greener-financial-future/) - If you are a podcast fan, then tune into this new series and listen to Jessica talk about women and the role they play in driving green investment. - [EVENT | Mindshift Capital: Investing in Women - the Untapped Opportunity | 16 Mar 2021](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/03/event-mindshift-capital-investing-in-women-the-untapped-opportunity-16-mar-2021/) - In celebration of International Women's Day, join Jessica as she talks with Heather Henyon, Founding Partner of Mindshift Capital - a gender-lens VC fund. - [EVENT | Impact Investment Forum | 24-25 Mar 2021](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/03/event-impact-investment-forum-24-25-mar-2021/) - Join Jessica Robinson speaking at a virtual ecosystem meeting on the readiness of MENA region in Impact Investing - followed by a pitch day presented by 12 tech4good startups. - [CEOworld Magazine | Why women are key to sustainable investing](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/05/ceoworld-magazine-why-women-are-key-to-sustainable-investing/) - Mainstreaming of sustainable investing is increasingly welcomed but we still have challenges to overcome – particularly when it comes to activating retail investors. - [The National News | Six of the best personal finance books you should read now](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/03/the-national-news-six-of-the-best-personal-finance-books-you-should-read-now/) - Dubai-based sustainable financial strategist Jessica Robinson believes a feminist approach can help women take charge of their finances. - [Investment Week | Why we need a female lens to design fintech solutions for female clients](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/06/investment-week-why-we-need-a-female-lens-to-design-fintech-solutions-for-female-clients/) - Jessica Robinson on how technology offers a pathway to connect with women but fintech startups with female founders or co-founders comprise only 12.2%. - [Green Living | Why Sustainable Investing Is Smart Investing](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/06/green-living-why-sustainable-investing-is-smart-investing/) - Jessica Robinson says we can use our money and our investment decisions to bring about positive change in the world. - [Finance Digest | Where next for sustainable investing?](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/07/finance-digest-where-next-for-sustainable-investing/) - Jessica Robinson on what's next for sustainable investing as we look beyond the pandemic? - [Cleantech Scandinavia Podcast | Impact Cafe with Jessica Robinson](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/09/cleantech-scandinavia-podcast-impact-cafe-with-jessica-robinson/) - Jessica Robinson on impact measurements and greenwashing, importance of the retail investor and finntech, and how women can move the needle on sustainability. - [Daily Express | Investing warning as women face 'significant financial shortfall'](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/07/daily-express-investing-warning-as-women-face-significant-financial-shortfall/) - What exactly is discouraging women from investing? Jessica Robinson spoke to Express.co.uk about the ‘gender investing gap'. - [More Money Podcast | Why Sustainable Investing is the Future with Jessica Robinson](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/07/more-money-podcast-why-sustainable-investing-is-the-future-with-jessica-robinson/) - Jessica Moorhouse and Jessica Robinson discuss sustainable investing and financial feminism - how 2020 gave a good indicator on what kind of returns to expect. - [Authority Magazine | Social Impact Authors: How & Why Jessica Robinson of Moxie Future Is Helping To Change Our World](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/07/authority-magazine-social-impact-authors-how-why-jessica-robinson-of-moxie-future-is-helping-to-change-our-world/) - Jessica Robinson speaks to Authority Magazine in their series about “authors who are making an important social impact” on pushing for financial equality. - [CEO Today | Female-Led Businesses Receive Less Funding Than Male-Led Businesses – Here’s How We Change It](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/07/ceo-today-female-led-businesses-receive-less-funding-than-male-led-businesses-heres-how-we-change-it/) - Jessica Robinson, a leading expert on sustainable finance and responsible investing, explores steps needed to redress the gender funding imbalance in business. - [Thrive Global | Jessica Robinson of Moxie Future: “Be authentic”](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/08/thrive-global-jessica-robinson-of-moxie-future-be-authentic/) - As part of my series about “authors who are making an important social impact”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jessica Robinson. By Edward Sylvan - [Forbes | “Be Curious And Think Differently” – What Female Leaders Would Tell Their Younger Selves](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/10/forbes-be-curious-and-think-differently-what-female-leaders-would-tell-their-younger-selves/) - “Stop listening to the many labels that society puts on us, particularly young girls,” says Jessica Robinson, author of Financial Feminism. - [3s.money Podcast | Why sustainable finance is the future with Jessica Robinson](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/12/3s-money-podcast-why-sustainable-finance-is-the-future-with-jessica-robinson/) - Jessica Robinson is a world-leading expert in sustainable finance. She advises institutional investors, think tanks, governments and companies on green finance, climate change and ESG. - [Forbes | Six Ways Female Leaders Can Help Their Sisters To Succeed](https://moxiefuture.com/2022/03/forbes-six-ways-female-leaders-can-help-their-sisters-to-succeed/) - We need to support one another in making it acceptable for us to say no – whether that be to a new project, a new client or a new role - Jessica Robinson - [Finance Monthly | Why Are Fewer Women Investing? And What Can We Do About It?](https://moxiefuture.com/2022/01/finance-monthly-why-are-fewer-women-investing-and-what-can-we-do-about-it/) - Many women are just not investing enough. They are often parking more in cash and missing out on important opportunities to grow their wealth through investing. - [Finance Monthly | Sustainable Investing: A Sign of What’s to Come in 2022](https://moxiefuture.com/2022/01/finance-monthly-sustainable-investing-a-sign-of-whats-to-come-in-2022/) - The pandemic shone a spotlight on social issues, pushing investors to reconsider social risks in their portfolios, the ‘S’ in ESG is likely to grow. - [Association of MBAs | Why sustainable investing is smart investing](https://moxiefuture.com/2022/02/association-of-mbas-why-sustainable-investing-is-smart-investing/) - From the investor’s perspective, it makes absolute sense to invest in companies and industries aligned with a sustainable vision of our world, says Robinson - [Financial Services Forum | Why the financial services industry is failing female customers and what can be done](https://moxiefuture.com/2022/02/financial-services-forum-opinion-why-the-financial-services-industry-is-failing-female-customers-and-what-can-be-done/) - Despite increasing economic power, women remain largely underserved by the financial services industry. We need to change this and here are some ideas on how. - [Capital Com | Can corporates be swayed to care about people and the planet?](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/11/capital-com-can-corporates-be-swayed-to-care-about-people-and-the-planet/) - "As the world braces for the onset of dramatic climate consequences, we need companies that manage risks – beyond financial risks – well" says Jessica Robinson - [The Armchair Trader Podcast | Jessica Robinson on the Gender Investment Gap and Sustainability](https://moxiefuture.com/2022/01/the-armchair-trader-podcast-jessica-robinson-on-the-gender-investment-gap-and-sustainability/) - We sit down with Jessica Robinson, Founder and Managing Director of Moxie Future. Founded in 2016, Moxie Future is a platform to engage with and empower female investors to grow their wealth through responsible and sustainable investing. - [Forbes | Winning Ways: Seven Leadership Lessons From 2021](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/12/forbes-winning-ways-seven-leadership-lessons-from-2021/) - “Time and time again we see female founders building ground-breaking companies, focused on addressing the major climate and sustainability challenges ahead of us” - [What is financial feminism to me?](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/03/what-is-financial-feminism-to-me/) - Financial feminism is not just about getting women to invest more. It is also about getting women to invest in the type of future they want to build - [Financial Feminism Book: Support List Closing Soon!](https://moxiefuture.com/2020/08/financial-feminism-book-support-list-closing-soon/) - Get a signed version of the book with your name in the back among the list of supporters. You'll also receive the ebook. Just a few days left! - [The National News | Financial Feminism Gathers Pace as Fiscal Equality Remains a Distant Dream](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/03/the-national-news-financial-feminism-gathers-pace-as-fiscal-equality-remains-a-distant-dream/) - Jessica Robinson's Financial Feminism book is getting a lot of media attention. Read this feature on her motivation behind it, in celebration of #IWD2021. - [Moolala Podcast | Financial Feminism Jessica Robinson](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/05/moolala-financial-feminism-jessica-robinson/) - Bruce Sellery talks to author Jessica Robinson about how empowering women to invest in their wealth will not only lead to a more equitable future but a more sustainable one as well. - [TimeOut Dubai | What is financial feminism?](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/03/timeout-dubai-what-is-financial-feminism/) - UAE-based author Jessica Robinson talks financial feminism and why we should all be investing for a sustainable future - [Glamour Magazine | Financial Feminism: Here's how we can empower women to use their wealth to build a better world](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/05/glamour-magazine-financial-feminism-heres-how-we-can-empower-women-to-use-their-wealth-to-build-a-better-world/) - This is what you need to know about sustainable finance and responsible investment. by Jessica Robinson - [gguttalks Podcast | How Financial Feminism can change the world with Jessica Robinson](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/09/gguttalks-podcast-how-financial-feminism-can-change-the-world-with-jessica-robinson/) - Jessica Robinson on sustainable investing, why it’s important for women to know about finance, greenwashing, crypto as male dominated community and gender gap. - [Balancing the Grind Interview with Jessica Robinson Author of Financial Feminism](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/12/balancing-the-grind-interview-with-jessica-robinson-author-of-financial-feminism/) - 1) To kick things off, could you tell us a little about your career background and current role? I like to think I have had at least 4 or 5 careers, I certainly have a fairly eclectic background which I think makes me good at what I do now! I have worked for a politician, - [Publishers Weekly Review | Financial Feminism: A Woman’s Guide to Investing for a Sustainable Future](https://moxiefuture.com/2022/04/publishers-weekly-review-financial-feminism-a-womans-guide-to-investing-for-a-sustainable-future/) - Robinson’s guide is thoughtful, and her call to “be part of the movement” is sure to rally readers. Women looking to do good while doing well will find this a helpful blueprint. - [Booklist Review | Financial Feminism: A Woman’s Guide to Investing for a Sustainable Future](https://moxiefuture.com/2022/04/booklist-review-financial-feminism-a-womans-guide-to-investing-for-a-sustainable-future/) - She presents a well-researched book, covering topics from crowdfunding and angel investing to pensions and mutual funds...gender investing gap, which shows that women save less for retirement - [WiSER: When Opportunity Isn’t Given, Create It](https://moxiefuture.com/2026/01/wiser-when-opportunity-isnt-given-create-it/) - Explore what it means for women to lead with purpose, create their own platforms, and shape global change from the ground up with Jessica Robinson. - [Wu Hongbo](https://moxiefuture.com/2015/11/services-to-study/) - If all of the world’s people lived like people in the developed countries do, then we would need three or four different globes to support the demand in terms of natural resources. Wu Hongbo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs - [How to make a profit while making a difference | Audrey Choi](https://moxiefuture.com/2016/11/audrey-choi-how-to-make-a-profit-while-making-a-difference/) - Can global capital markets become catalysts for social change? According to investment expert Audrey Choi, individuals own almost half of all global capital, giving them (us!) the power to make a difference by investing in companies that champion social values and sustainability. "We have more opportunity today than ever before to make choices," she says. - [Dare to disagree | Margaret Heffernan](https://moxiefuture.com/2016/11/dare-to-disagree-margaret-heffernan/) - Most people instinctively avoid conflict, but as Margaret Heffernan shows us, good disagreement is central to progress. She illustrates (sometimes counterintuitively) how the best partners aren’t echo chambers — and how great research teams, relationships and businesses allow people to deeply disagree. - [Reasons to close workplace gender gaps – let’s start with economic](https://moxiefuture.com/2016/05/reasons-to-close-workplace-gender-gaps-lets-start-with-economic/) - Back in 2015, the McKinsey Global Institute highlighted the massive economic potential that goes with narrowing the gender gap, calculating that the world could add $12 trillion to annual gross domestic product in 2025 if every country narrowed the gender gap at the same historical rate as the fastest-improving country in its regional peer group. - [Cherie Blair argues empowering women key to unlocking economic potential](https://moxiefuture.com/2016/10/cherie-blair-argues-empowering-women-key-to-unlocking-economic-potential/) - Solving gender equality is at the heart of building a sustainable future and we need to take action now. Moxie Future Founder, Jessica Robinson, recently spoke at BNP Paribas’s Sustainable Future Forum in Singapore alongside keynote speaker Cherie Blair CBE. ‘There’s never been a better time to stand up and fight for gender equality’, Ms - [Corporate sustainability reporting – is it a huge waste of time?](https://moxiefuture.com/2016/05/corporate-sustainability-reporting-is-it-a-huge-waste-of-time/) - Over recent years we have seen a massive increase by companies in the level of sustainability reporting. Much of this has been driven by reporting requirements from stock exchanges across the world, many of which now require listed companies to report on environmental, social and governance practices. Moxie Futures Founder, Jessica Robinson, has been closely - [Energy boards lack gender diversity … cause for climate concern?](https://moxiefuture.com/2016/06/energy-boards-lack-gender-diversity-cause-for-climate-concern/) - It’s a harsh reality … but gender diversity at board level seriously lags in the energy sector, according to data from Bloomberg (Energy Boards Lacking Diversity Trigger Climate Worry). This is a big issue when it comes to climate change because, as many commentators note, the evidence is stacking up that more women on boards - [It's time for women to run for office | Halla Tómasdóttir](https://moxiefuture.com/2016/11/its-time-for-women-to-run-for-office-halla-tomasdottir/) - With warmth and wit, Halla Tómasdóttir shares how she overcame media bias, changed the tone of the political debate and surprised her entire nation when she ran for president of Iceland — inspiring the next generation of leaders along the way. "What we see, we can be," she says. "It matters that women run." - [All change in the US, but clean energy is still our future](https://moxiefuture.com/2016/11/all-change-in-the-us-but-clean-energy-is-still-our-future/) - Trump’s electoral victory has worried many of us in the climate world, and rightly so, with fierce campaign rhetoric as a climate denier. Clean energy is still our future, we need to take action. Read this great piece by in HuffPost by Assaad Razzouk, CEO of Sindicatum Sustainable Resources. Take some hope from his words. - [Bloomberg Financial Services Gender-Equality Index is the first of its kind](https://moxiefuture.com/2016/11/bloomberg-financial-services-gender-equality-index-is-the-first-of-its-kind/) - Stating the obvious, but evidence now shows that gender equality can positively impact on a company’s financial performance, productivity and talent retention. Excitingly Bloomberg is now offering investors and organizations a product to get behind this opportunity with the launch of its Bloomberg Financial Services Gender-Equality Index (BFGEI). A fantastic step forward – the index - [What is the purpose of wealth?](https://moxiefuture.com/2016/12/what-is-the-purpose-of-wealth/) - What is the purpose of wealth? Can we "do good and do well" at the same time? @RSGroupAsia believes so. Together, we can change the world. - [Disrupting the status quo of gender roles - Davos 2017](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/01/disrupting-the-status-quo-of-gender-roles-davos-2017/) - As global leaders gathered in Davos, Christine Lagarde shared her thoughts on why gender parity is taking so long - "when the woman starts talking, the men switch off" ... "We have been talking about it for as long as I can remember," she said, noting that, according to World Economic Forum research, it would take - [Women bear the brunt of climate-forced migration](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/01/women-bear-the-brunt-of-climate-forced-migration/) - The feminization of environmental migration is already underway in South Asia but governments are slow to recognize the role of climate change and there’s no policy action. Excellent article by Manipadma Jena on women bearing the brunt of climate-forced migration, a critical issue that needs action and attention. This story was first published on The Third Pole. Read - [How to accelerate gender diversity on boards - McKinsey analysis](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/01/how-to-accelerate-gender-diversity-on-boards-mckinsey-analysis/) - Slow progress in adding more women to boards has dominated the conversation. But tips from standout companies are more likely to inspire others to take firmer action, finds McKinsey in its recent analysis on how to accelerate gender diversity on boards. McKinsey recently conducted an analysis of companies in the S&P 500 to identify top performers - [Gender diversity at board level is stalling. Where to from here?](https://moxiefuture.com/2016/12/gender-diversity-at-the-board-stalling-where-to-from-here/) - IT MATTERS ... because identifying what drives gender diversity is key to tapping its benefits The push towards greater diversity at the boardroom level has a long way to go in Asia and appears to be stalling in North America and Europe. Greater gender diversity is important to the bottom line of companies. Both McKinsey - [Japan grapples with pricing of cancer drugs](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/01/unilateral-price-cuts-to-cancer-drug-in-japan-a-harbinger-of-more-to-come/) - IT MATTERS ... because drug prices directly affect access to better healthcare A decision by Japan’s drug price regulators in mid-November 2016 to cut the reimbursement price for an expensive next-gen cancer drug is a blow to innovative drug companies but may help patients get better access to the latest treatments. In a controversial decision - [Animal welfare transparency could be a path to profit](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/02/animal-welfare-transparency-could-be-a-path-to-profit/) - Animal welfare is an issue that is creeping up the investor agenda. We know that consumers are increasingly seeking out sustainable and organic food, but now investors are also starting to ask retailers and restaurants about their animal welfare processes, including the treatment of cows, pigs and chickens. In her brief article, ‘Animal welfare transparency - [Older workers a large untapped resource](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/01/older-workers-a-large-untapped-resource/) - IT MATTERS ... because companies and societies benefit from having an older workforce While people are living longer than at any other time in history, birth rates are plummeting in Asia. Unless countries across the region redefine the working age, Asia may leave a massive resource untapped – the elderly people who are physically and - [Data protection and privacy, not to be ignored](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/02/data-protection-and-privacy-not-to-be-ignored/) - Thorny issues of data protection and privacy must not be ignored. We must create the conditions for fair play in business – without proper rules enforced, exploitation of big data could lead to widespread corruption and corporate manipulation. - [Indian pharmas grow global presence - good for healthcare access?](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/02/indian-pharmas-grow-global-presence-good-for-healthcare-access/) - Access to healthcare is vital to sustainable development and alleviating poverty. Responsible investors are looking for new ways to support improvements in quality of life. With pharma in the spotlight, Indian pharmaceuticals could be key players in better healthcare access for all - [Is green finance a beacon of light for us in 2017?](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/01/is-green-finance-a-beacon-of-light-for-us-in-2017/) - All bodes well for green finance in 2017. Momentum is gathering, with a ground-breaking G20 commitment to mainstreaming green finance. But we have much work to do. - [Confessions of a bad feminist | Roxane Gay](https://moxiefuture.com/2016/11/confessions-of-a-bad-feminist-roxane-gay/) - When writer Roxane Gay dubbed herself a "bad feminist," she was making a joke, acknowledging that she couldn't possibly live up to the demands for perfection of the feminist movement. But she's realized that the joke rang hollow. In a thoughtful and provocative talk, she asks us to embrace all flavors of feminism. - [Slow progress on gender equality, should stock exchanges be doing more?](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/03/slow-progress-on-gender-equality-should-stock-exchanges-be-doing-more/) - Gender equality is at the heart of the international sustainability agenda, with UN Sustainable Development Goal No. 5 focused on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. This goal is an objective but also part of the solution. And this rings true for businesses as well. - [Fintech – a game changer for responsible investment?](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/02/fintech-a-game-changer-for-responsible-investment/) - For several years, markets have been abuzz with talk of how fintech will transform the provision of financial services. For sure, the disruptive technology start up scene will throw curveballs at traditional models – from mobile payments to loan provision, from fundraising to money transfers. But despite being such a hot topic, we are still - [Understanding the impact of relative poverty](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/02/understanding-the-impact-of-relative-poverty/) - Increasing relative poverty worldwide is a severe risk, with the United Nations warning that the issue is set to worsen significantly if no effective actions are taken. The Sustainable Development Goals are important 'global goals' which need private sector support. - [Investing for LGBT equality – a new frontier for responsible investors?](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/03/investing-for-lgbt-equality-a-new-frontier-for-responsible-investors/) - Over the last decade, LGBT rights have moved to the forefront of dialogue on equality and rapid progress has been made on a range of anti-discrimination measures. In many countries this is reflecting a generational change in public attitudes toward LGBT issues. At the same time, responsible investors are increasingly seeking investment opportunities that align - [Can putting a dollar value on ecosystems save them?](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/03/can-putting-a-dollar-value-on-ecosystems-save-them/) - Countries need to do more to protect areas that may not be important for biodiversity, but provide key ecosystem services such flood mitigation and water and soil retention, says environmentalist Zhiyun Ouyang. - [How government and business can work together to build better cities](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/03/how-government-and-business-can-work-together-to-build-better-cities/) - Cities are the driving force of the global economy and will be home to most of the world’s people by 2030. Can the public and private sectors learn to work hand-in-hand to ensure human habitats become resilient and future-ready? - [Responsible fashion – is the fashion industry in need of a new design?](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/05/responsible-fashion-is-the-fashion-industry-in-need-of-a-new-design/) - There is a lot of buzz about ‘responsible fashion’ – so what does it really mean for the multibillion-dollar industry? And is the industry making any real change? How fashion’s glamour unravelled Partly as a response to the collapse of the Rana Plaza complex in Bangladesh in 2013, in which more than 1,300 textile workers - [Unilever moves to close the loop on polluting plastic sachets](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/05/unilever-moves-to-close-the-loop-on-polluting-plastic-sachets/) - By Hannah Koh, Eco-Business [Image: A provision shop in Bandung, Indonesia offering a variety of items packaged in plastic sachets. Resource-efficient to produce and affordable for consumers, plastic sachets have nevertheless become an environmental nuisance. Ikhlasul Amal, CC BY-NC 2.0} From shampoo and toothpaste to detergent powder and instant coffee, plastic sachets are a common form - [Divesting from fossil fuels - a wind of change in the energy sector](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/05/divesting-from-fossil-fuels-a-wind-of-change-in-the-energy-sector/) - Climate change is already a major issue for fossil fuel companies, but investors are turning up the heat – wanting to know if these companies are serious about changing their business strategies. If not, they will vote with their feet – and that’s where divestment comes in. - [Is water the new carbon?](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/04/is-water-the-new-carbon/) - The need for investor participation in the global challenge to save our water resources cannot be overemphasized. In its Global Water Report 2016, CDP - the global environmental disclosure system - highlights that water risks are rapidly materializing for business. - [Dell, unlikely protector of the oceans](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/04/dell-unlikely-protector-of-the-oceans/) - The computing giant wants to create a global market from ocean-bound plastic, with Asia as its main production base. - [Debate over fossil fuel lobby heats up at UN climate talks](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/05/debate-over-fossil-fuel-lobby-heats-up-at-un-climate-talks/) - [Image: Delegates speaking at the UNFCCC talks in Bonn, Germany.} By Vaidehi Shah, Eco-Business Are fossil fuel industry representatives a necessary part of global climate change negotiations, or does their presence at these talks represent a conflict of interest and undermine global progress? This question, which has been brewing in United Nations Framework Convention on Climate - [The power of sustainability information](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/04/the-power-of-sustainability-information/) - By George Kell, Eco-Business A wind turbine on Ten Mile Lagoon Wind Farm Esperance in Western Australia. Sustainable investment globally is undoubtedly on the rise. The dawn of the Internet was a revolution in how it restructured the landscape of the economy and society around a network structure. It became a new medium for commerce, - [Do women hold the key to responsible investment?](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/05/do-women-hold-the-key-to-responsible-investment/) - This is a moment in time when women investors have the chance to be on the right side of history. As empowered and responsible agents of change, the involvement of women in building a sustainable world for both the current and future generations is critical. - [Getting to grips with conservation finance](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/04/getting-to-grips-with-conservation-finance/) - As we prepare to celebrate the wonder and beauty of our home planet on Earth Day, it seems as good a time as any to ponder the benefits, both ecologically and financially, of conservation finance. Perhaps it is time to consider how conservation finance can be scaled up to deliver a meaningful way of protecting our invaluable world and its ecosystems? - [Why has Asia been slow to catch on to green buildings?](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/04/why-has-asia-been-slow-to-catch-on-to-green-buildings/) - Green buildings do not only make cities healthier environments to live in, they save money. So why have so many of the region’s cities been slow to embrace sustainable thinking, delegates wondered at a recent event in Malaysia. - [CEOs urged to invest 'sleeping giant' corporate pensions to fund SDGs](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/04/ceos-urged-to-invest-sleeping-giant-corporate-pensions-to-fund-sdgs/) - [CEOs have been called to invest corporate pension funds sustainably. This also gives pensioners an opportunity to leave a legacy of a sustainable future for the next generations. Image: Shutterstock] By Ping Manongdo, Eco-Business CEOs have been called to invest corporate pension funds sustainably. This also gives pensioners an opportunity to leave a legacy of - [Li & Fung: The Guerilla Sessions with Jessica Robinson](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/05/li-fung-the-guerilla-sessions-with-jessica-robinson/) - "Motivation for change is always very personal, and this is part of my personal story. I believe our financial markets play an important role - and this role should be the efficient allocation of capital to the benefit of all in society. But I can't help but ask myself, if this is the purpose of - [Introducing Moxie Future - watch our video](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/05/introducing-moxie-future-watch-our-video/) - Watch our video to learn more about what responsible investment is and how Moxie Future can help you. Your money. Your goals. Your values. You shouldn’t have to compromise on any of them. - [Ladies, here's the world's first responsible investment platform just for you](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/06/ladies-heres-the-worlds-first-responsible-investment-platform-just-for-you/) - Women are more concerned about the impacts of their investments, not just the rate of return. New investment platform Moxie Future wants to tap into women’s growing financial clout and guide them towards more responsible investment. - [How to build a business around the SDGs, and do more with less](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/06/how-to-build-a-business-around-the-sdgs-and-do-more-with-less/) - A haze-free Indonesian palm oil industry? Submarine nuclear energy in resource-constrained Singapore? The Ecosperity conference asked how the world can do more with less, and businesses can profit from the toughest challenges facing the continent. - [Green building standards aren’t helping reduce carbon emissions](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/06/green-building-standards-arent-helping-reduce-carbon-emissions/) - Green building standards have created more awareness of the sustainability agenda in the industry, but on their own cannot decarbonise the built environment by 2050, says Transsolar’s managing director, Thomas Auer, tells Eco-Business. - [Managing the water impact of Asia’s industrial boom](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/05/managing-the-water-impact-of-asias-industrial-boom/) - [Image: Heavy industries like power stations, oil and gas refining and manufacturing can result in severe water pollution if companies do not take adequate measures to treat their wastewater properly.] By Vaidehi Shah, Eco-Business Switching on a light at home, refilling a car with petrol or signing for a package delivery is unlikely to prompt many people - [A sustainable economy for the Arab world](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/06/a-sustainable-economy-for-the-arab-world/) - Efforts to end extreme poverty are at risk of stagnating unless the region shifts to a more sustainable economy, with greater cooperation on issues like water, energy and climate change, says World Bank expert Mahmoud Mohieldin - [NGO and PepsiCo feud over deforestation, labour claims](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/05/ngo-and-pepsico-feud-over-deforestation-labour-claims/) - [Image: The Leuser Ecosystem in Aceh, Indonesia. Home to the densest population of wildlife animals, primarily the orangutans, the region is now threatened by land clearing for palm oil plantations. Rainforest Action Network] By Vaidehi Shah, Eco-Business American food and beverage giant PepsiCo is under fire from environmental campaigners Rainforest Action Network (RAN) for using - [Should we really be aiming for a circular economy?](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/06/should-we-really-be-aiming-for-a-circular-economy/) - This year Eco Action Day in Singapore commemorating World Environment Day focused on how Singapore could transition towards a circular economy, and explored how governments, businesses and civic society could contribute. - [Why biodiversity loss is scarier than climate change](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/06/why-biodiversity-loss-is-scarier-than-climate-change/) - Much progress has been made at working out how much climate change will cost humanity. Less is known of the value of biodiversity. This is essential to safeguarding the environment and mankind, argues the head of WWF. - [Here's a way to re-use paper over and over again](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/06/heres-a-way-to-re-use-paper-over-and-over-again/) - Toshiba’s newly unveiled multi-functional printer with in-built erasable printing capabilities is a world first, and can slash paper use in offices by as much as 80 per cent. - [Women entrepreneurs: The changemakers of a better world](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/06/women-entrepreneurs-the-changemakers-of-a-better-world/) - Helping women start their own businesses is one way to scale up the impact they can have on sustainable development, but they still face a series of challenges such as a lack of access to capital and meaningful mentoring. - [We Are Still In campaign](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/06/we-are-still-in-campaign/) - If you are concerned about carbon emissions and the U.S. commitment to the Paris Accord, here is a great resource to view those who have stated their intention to pursue ambitious climate goals to ensure that the U.S. remains a global leader in reducing emissions. If you are in the U.S. you can consider signing - [Asian banks are world's biggest investors in fossil fuels, study finds](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/07/asian-banks-are-worlds-biggest-investors-in-fossil-fuels-study-finds/) - By Ariane Ruppli, Eco-Business Image: Saagnik Paul/Greenpeace via China Dialogue Contrary to their vocal support of the Paris Agreement on climate change, leading global banks continue to lend billions of dollars to the fossil fuel sector, financing some of the world’s most environmentally destructive practices. The biggest offenders are Asian banks, which have contributed over - [Schroders' Warning on Climate Change](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/07/schroders-warning-on-climate-change/) - The UK’s largest listed asset manager, Schroders, issued a pretty serious warning on climate change recently. Andrew Howard, Head of Sustainable Research, explains how they are dealing with these risks. Read our article on what that means for your investments and what tools you can use to make your investments matter. - [95% of youth say firms are not doing enough to fight climate change](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/07/95-of-youth-say-firms-are-not-doing-enough-to-fight-climate-change/) - Put down the gloom porn and put up a fight in the boardroom: The next generation of leaders wants businesses to step up and take action against climate change, according to a survey. - [Climate change will force mass migration of 1 billion by 2100](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/08/climate-change-will-force-mass-migration-of-1-billion-by-2100/) - Asia Pacific is the most vulnerable region to climate change, Bangladesh is the country most at risk, and poor people are to be hit the hardest, prompting migration on a massive scale, a sobering report by Asian Development Bank has found. - [The mining sector's US$16 billion emissions cost](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/08/the-mining-sectors-us16-billion-emissions-cost/) - A new report by CDP shows that the mining sector is contributing more carbon emissions than it initially shows, if one is to account for the deep and carbon-intensive supply chain where raw materials from mining are used. - [6 ways your company can join the circular economy](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/08/6-ways-your-company-can-join-the-circular-economy/) - A circular economy reuses or restores all natural and man-made materials to eliminate waste and reduce consumption. Get your company started! - [The Investors: Anne Ravanona | Inspirefest 2017](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/09/the-investors-anne-ravanona-inspirefest-2017/) - 350.org is standing up to the fossil fuel industry to stop all new coal, oil and gas projects and build clean energy for all - [Asia powering most dirty coal-fired energy](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/09/asia-powering-most-dirty-coal-fired-energy/) - Asia contributes to some of the dirtiest coal power production on the planet causing climate change. What's happening and how to divest from fossil fuels. - [The 2017 GreenBiz 30 Under 30](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/09/the-2017-greenbiz-30-under-30/) - Looking for inspiring people and businesses to emulate or invest in? Read GreenBiz's list of 30 under 30 promising young professionals in sustainable business. - [Making women's work count](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/08/making-womens-work-count/) - One of the aims of the Sustainable Development Goals is to recognise, reduce, and redistribute unpaid care work. How can this goal be translated to action? UNDP gender adviser Bharati Sadasivam explains. - [Bad news for gender equality in the boardroom](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/07/bad-news-for-gender-equality-in-the-boardroom/) - Why does Moxie Future focus on women? The number of women on Fortune 500 boards fell for the first time in 8 years to 28% while global CEOs only 12%. - [Only 7% of partners at top 100 venture firms are women](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/07/only-7-of-partners-at-top-100-venture-firms-are-women/) - Why we focus on women: Gender diversity at the top venture firms is ebbing at just 7% while companies with women founders perform 63% better - [Mary Meeker's 2017 internet trends report](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/07/mary-meekers-2017-internet-trends-report/) - Mary Meeker is a partner at venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins. We thought since a recent study shows that only 7% of the top VC firms have women partners, this is the perfect time to show you one of that 7%. It's not strictly about responsible investment, but it is a woman in a prominent - [350.org: Climate Change Is About Power](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/07/350-org-climate-change-is-about-power/) - 350.org is standing up to the fossil fuel industry to stop all new coal, oil and gas projects and build clean energy for all - [What's the sustainability story inside our food?](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/07/whats-the-sustainability-story-inside-our-food/) - The sustainability chief for nutrition giant Royal DSM thinks retailers can do more to help consumers choose responsibly sourced food. In this interview with Eco-Business, he explains why this is, and opens up about DSM’s approach to sustainability. - [Is Apple's new yoga studio stopping half of us from working?](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/08/is-apples-new-yoga-studio-stopping-half-of-us-from-working/) - With only 50% of working age women participating in the labor force globally, what do we need to do to get more access to capital and make sustainable choices? - [The top 5 policy and finance stories in 2017](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/01/the-top-5-policy-and-finance-stories-in-2017/) - 2017 saw governments and business leaders becoming more vocal on critical role women play in shaping a better future - Moxie Future Founder speaks to Eco-Business - [The SDGs turn 2: The journey so far](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/09/the-sdgs-turn-2-the-journey-so-far/) - It’s 2 years since the world pledged to work together to eliminate poverty and protect the environment. How far have we come on UNs’ Sustainable Development Goals? - [Here’s a solution for the global plastic and energy crises](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/11/heres-a-solution-for-the-global-plastic-and-energy-crises/) - 90% of the world’s plastic is not recycled! Take a look into companies that are taking action and a tool that helps companies understand their plastic footprint - [The power of capital: a new product for activist investors](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/11/the-power-of-capital-a-new-product-for-activist-investors/) - Watch Donna Morton, CEO of Change Finance, talk at SOCAP2017 about the power of capital, impact investing, and introduce their new large cap fossil free ETF - [Report: Impact investing delivers market rate returns](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/12/report-impact-investing-delivers-market-rate-returns/) - Global Impact Investing Network report pulls together evidence to show investors that market rate returns are achievable in impact investing. - [Moxie Future Founder included WISE100's top social enterprise women](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/10/moxie-future-founder-included-wise100s-top-social-enterprise-women/) - Jessica Robinson, Founder of Moxie Future, included in the WISE100 - the first ever index to recognize inspiring and influential women in impact investment - [Does sustainability communications have to be so boring?](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/11/does-sustainability-communications-have-to-be-so-boring/) - In the earnest, fact-based world of sustainability communications there is no room for spin, but companies need to be brave enough to talk about failure - [The top 10 sustainable business stories of 2017](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/01/the-top-10-sustainable-business-stories-of-2017/) - This year, the world got hotter, more unequal and Donald Trump was elected as president of the United States. What did the business world do about it? - [How can companies own their climate narratives?](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/05/how-can-companies-own-their-climate-narratives/) - Business leaders discuss the risk that climate change poses and how to signal their climate-readiness to investors and shareholders through climate risk reporting. - [Will consumer goods giants default on 2020 zero deforestation promises?](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/04/will-consumer-goods-giants-default-on-2020-zero-deforestation-promises/) - Kellogg’s, Kraft Heinz and Johnson & Johnson are not transparent about where palm oil comes from, casting doubt over ability to meet zero deforestation targets, Greenpeace report finds. - [50 shades of green: A guide to ecosex](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/03/50-shades-of-green-a-guide-to-ecosex/) - You may have nailed greening, but have you greened nailing? From cruelty-free condoms to solar-powered vibrators, from unexploited sex workers to orgasming robots, here’s the Eco-Business guide to sustainable sex. - [Listen up, financiers: Women have money, and they want to invest it responsibly](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/01/listen-up-financiers-women-have-money-and-they-want-to-invest-it-responsibly/) - Research by world’s first responsible investing platform for women, shows women overwhelmingly want to invest their money in a way that benefits people and environment. - [Fixed returns to fix the world? An introduction to green bonds](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/04/fixed-returns-to-fix-the-world-an-introduction-to-green-bonds/) - Learn more about what the US$220bn green bond market is and how you can start selecting them for your portfolio - definitions and examples at the ready! - [Winning Women: Key Insights for Wealth Firms Targeting Today's Dynamic Female Clients](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/02/winning-women-key-insights-for-wealth-firms-targeting-todays-dynamic-female-clients/) - WealthBriefing report on female clients in wealth management which Moxie Future founder, Jessica Robinson, was on the editorial panel and contributed - [Funding coal in Southeast Asia is 'collective suicide' say experts](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/02/funding-coal-in-southeast-asia-is-collective-suicide-say-experts/) - Moxie Future founder at The Unlocking Capital for Sustainability forum in Singapore had sharp words to banks investing in coal and huge systemic risk created - [Making the business case for gender equality](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/03/making-the-business-case-for-gender-equality/) - Gender bias remains a significant obstacle to global progress. In 2016 there were more chief executives called David in the FTSE 100 than there were female CEOs! - [Responsible Investor: Women’s investment beliefs](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/02/responsible-investor-womens-investment-beliefs/) - Read more about our Understanding Female Investors report covered yesterday in Responsible Investor, the ESG and sustainable finance news source… The financial sector is missing a “huge untapped” opportunity by overlooking women’s desire to invest in line with their beliefs and values, according to a report by Moxie Future – the responsible investment platform dedicated to - [Calling all ad agencies: Make sustainability sexy](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/03/calling-all-ad-agencies-make-sustainability-sexy/) - Moxie Future's Founder on expert jury for Project Extraordinary, a competition to change behavior of 1 billion consumers for half of all purchases sustainable by 2020 - [McKinsey | The power of parity: Advancing women’s equality in Asia Pacific](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/04/mckinsey-the-power-of-parity-advancing-womens-equality-in-asia-pacific/) - McKinsey research estimates that advancing women’s equality in Asia Pacific could add $4.5 trillion to their collective annual GDP in 2025 - watch their video - [Chocolate’s sustainability challenge](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/05/chocolates-sustainability-challenge/) - With chocolate consumption near historic highs, unless we can help produce a more sustainable cocoa crop, the world may one day need to find a new favorite treat. - [Suddenly, solar energy plus storage is giving conventional fuels a run for their money](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/06/suddenly-solar-energy-plus-storage-is-giving-conventional-fuels-a-run-for-their-money/) - The increasingly competitive dynamic duo of solar photovoltaic plus battery storage is taking energy markets by storm. How can you get access and exposure to the renewable energy market? - [How to change the climate story: Paul Hawken](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/05/how-to-change-the-climate-story-paul-hawken/) - Check out Project Drawdown which identifies 100 of the most effective, economically viable and scaleable solutions to reverse global warming. It’s a fantastic resource for thinking about what we can do. - [Can technology keep farmers in farms?](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/05/can-technology-keep-farmers-in-farms/) - We can support farmers in getting relevant information making them more productive and increasing their income. As investors, we can seek out companies that help build an agricultural industry ready for the future. - [Going plastic-free](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/05/going-plastic-free/) - UK supermarkets and food companies signing a new voluntary pledge to cut plastic packaging. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose are among the 42 businesses so far supporting the new pledge. - [RFI: Islamic finance has much to gain by acknowledging and addressing gender imbalance](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/05/responsible-finance-podcast-islamic-finance-gender-imbalance/) - RFI Podcast interviews Dr Aishath Muneeza - Chairperson of Maldives Centre for Islamic Finance and Vice President of Women on Boards, an NGO advocating women representation on boards of companies. - [Daughters: The rising wealth influencers](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/05/daughters-the-rising-wealth-influencers/) - Barbara Stewart, high-net-worth financial adviser, has some ideas for you on the transfer of authority and influence over wealth and how women tend to gather financial information. - [Business Insider: Stop trying to help people without including them in the conversation](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/06/business-insider-stop-trying-to-help-people-without-including-them-in-the-conversation/) - Watch Morgan Simon of Candide Group discuss impact investing and how to have an "ick-free" life - ick being the feeling of not knowing where your money spends the night. - [RFI: Interview with Matthew Joseph Martin on blockchain and Islamic finance](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/07/responsible-finance-podcast-matthew-joseph-martin-blockchain-islamic-finance/) - RFI Podcast interviews Matthew Joseph Martin - an early pioneer in the application of financial tech for responsible finance. - [Conscious companies: The Hong Kong startups doing well by doing good](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/07/conscious-companies-the-hong-kong-startups-doing-well-by-doing-good/) - Janet Middlemiss says founders are weaving social responsibility into the fabric of their companies right from the outset, with women often leading the way. How 6 entrepreneurs made it big in Hong Kong. - [Renewable energy myths: Facts & debunking](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/07/renewable-energy-myths/) - We’re facing a global energy crisis. Responsible investors looking to enter the renewable energy market read this guide for a quick overview and debunking of some myths. - [Where are the women? Women on boards – it’s not happening fast enough](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/08/where-are-the-women-women-on-boards-its-not-happening-fast-enough/) - The number of women in the boardroom matters. 2018 saw a sharp drop in the number of women in c-suite or other executive roles in FTSE 250 companies. Let's get moving! - [Female corporate leaders make firms less likely to fall foul of environmental laws](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/09/female-corporate-leaders-make-firms-less-likely-to-fall-foul-of-environmental-laws/) - Companies with more gender-balanced boards are less often sued for breaching environmental laws. Here's how to vote for more diversity with you investments. - [Why It’s Time to Bring Yourself to Work](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/07/why-its-time-to-bring-yourself-to-work/) - Watch Moxie Future Advisory Committee member Lale Kesebi speak at TedX about the nature of work and why we need people to be happy in their work to be innovative. - [The remarkable rise of ESG](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/09/the-remarkable-rise-of-esg/) - Georg Kell's rundown on how sustainable investments have grown to $20 trillion in assets under management - a quarter of all professionally managed assets in the world! - [Sustainable lending - credit where credit’s due?](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/08/sustainable-lending-credit-where-credits-due/) - this new product is helping us directly link cause and effect between sustainable performance and cost of capital - read more about what that means to your investment choices - [TheStreet Video: Salesforce, Intel Part of a New Goldman Sachs Backed Impact ETF](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/07/thestreet-video-salesforce-intel-part-of-a-new-goldman-sachs-backed-impact-etf/) - Watch TheStreet’s Scott Gamm speak with JUST Capital’s Martin Whittaker about how their impact investments have shown a higher return on equity. - [Divercity: Diversity in Risk & Compliance and the Quest to Eliminate Modern-day Slavery](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/11/divercity-diversity-in-risk-compliance-and-the-quest-to-eliminate-modern-day-slavery/) - Our Advisory Committee member, Kimberley Cole, on the rising number of women in Governance, Risk & Compliance, the importance of mentorship, modern slavery - [Sit up! Gender equality in our workplaces is stalling](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/11/sit-up-gender-equality-in-our-workplaces-is-stalling/) - Progress on gender equality at work has stalled, says McKinsey study. Majority of companies report a high commitment to gender equality. BUT this has not translated into meaningful progress. - [Here goes ... My Moxie Journey](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/12/here-goes-my-moxie-journey/) - We are all on a journey to figure out how to make different choices with our money. Me too, so join me as I share the challenges, decisions and successes I have - [New year, new focus - starting with, what are my priorities?](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/01/new-year-new-focus-starting-with-what-are-my-priorities/) - I am designing my personal investment strategy around the Sustainable Investment Goals. 17 goals, 169 targets, focused on creating positive change in our world. - [Why we make bad decisions | Dan Gilbert](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/01/why-we-make-bad-decisions-dan-gilbert/) - Learn about how our bad decisions are affecting our world. Use this thinking to inform how we act on climate change. - [Women and climate – bound together](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/01/women-and-climate-bound-together/) - I’m using the Sustainable Development Goals to design my investment strategy. Find out why these are key: Goal 5 Gender Equality and Goal 13 Climate Action. - [HSBC on sustainable investing](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/01/hsbc-on-sustainable-investing/) - I’ve just been told by HSBC that I need to have $5m before they’ll talk to me about sustainable investing - is caring where your money goes only for the super rich?! #wrong - [Women and VC funding UK](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/02/women-vc-funding-uk/) - Less than 1% of venture capital funds in the UK go to start-ups run entirely by women - [By the numbers: The impacts of fast fashion](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/02/by-the-numbers-the-impacts-of-fast-fashion/) - The global fashion industry has a huge footprint with wide-ranging economic, societal and environmental implications. We can play a role in changing this. Not only as consumers, but also as investors. - [Oil an ethical investment? No. Just no.](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/02/oil-an-ethical-investment-no-just-no/) - I just don't believe that oil is an ethical investment. We need to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions. Poverty cannot be solved without achieving this. - [Sign Petition: Time to step up - call to action for the finance industry](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/07/time-to-step-up-call-to-action-for-the-finance-industry/) - Call to action for the world’s largest finance companies to publicly commit to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals - [VIDEO | Challenging the gender investing gap](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/03/challenging-the-gender-investing-gap/) - Sallie Krawcheck explains why diversity initiatives that start from the top aren’t enough, how the financial industry is biased against women and the right way to build a diverse company - [Who Run the World Podcast: Overcoming female stereotypes with Jessica Robinson](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/02/who-run-the-world-podcast-overcoming-female-stereotypes-with-jessica-robinson/) - Listen to Jessica Robinson talk about being a female role model, how gender stereotypes are shifting and why she set up Moxie Future in this fantastic podcast series - [Sustainable finance: building the organisations we need](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/04/sustainable-finance-building-the-organisations-we-need/) - By Rob Lake, Founder - Authentic Investor and member of Moxie Future's Advisory Committee Why this article? Sustainable investment and finance are making rapid progress. We know what kinds of investment beliefs, policies and processes we need to make investment and finance sustainable and responsive to the real needs of clients, society and the planet. - [Start-ups can help to solve climate change, let’s hear more about them](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/06/start-ups-can-help-to-solve-climate-change-lets-hear-more-about-them/) - Start-up businesses in the UK are generating game-changing eco-ideas. Angel investors are getting on board, looking for impact-led businesses focused on environmental solutions. - [VIDEO | How your pension is probably fuelling climate change](https://moxiefuture.com/2020/02/video-how-your-pension-is-probably-fuelling-climate-change/) - We love this Thomson Reuters Foundation video that explains why pension funds are such big investors into fossil fuel companies. Do you have any control over it? - [Can start-ups help big business become sustainable?](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/09/can-start-ups-help-big-business-become-sustainable/) - Big businesses are turning to nimble-footed start-ups to stay ahead of the competition and expand. Could this partnership help to green the business sector? - [Risky Women Radio Podcast S2E1: Tone at the Top: Nicola Wakefield Evans](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/08/risky-women-radio-podcast-s2e1-tone-at-the-top-nicola-wakefield-evans/) - Nicola Wakefield Evans: Non Executive Director of Macquarie, Lend Lease, AICD, Chair of Australia’s 30% Club, on career insights, successful Boards, & diversity - [How Are Banks Doing on Sustainable Finance Commitments? Not Good Enough](https://moxiefuture.com/2019/10/how-are-banks-doing-on-sustainable-finance-commitments-not-good-enough/) - World Resources Institute’s new Green Targets Tool shows that only 24 of the 50 largest private-sector banks have made a sustainable finance commitment — and the targets vary considerably. - [Risky Women Podcast | The Impact of Governance with Pru Bennett](https://moxiefuture.com/2020/04/risky-women-podcast-the-impact-of-governance-with-pru-bennett/) - Pru Bennett, corporate governance advisor, on what company boards should be asking themselves about ESG and the performance benefits of board diversity. - [Reflections On COVID-19: Why Gender Finance Is Relevant, Timely, Impactful And Important](https://moxiefuture.com/2020/04/reflections-on-covid-19-why-gender-finance-is-relevant-timely-impactful-and-important/) - Now more than ever it is time to put gender on the table in investment decisions. Reimagining roles for different actors in the gender-smart investing community. - [ESG ETFs Outperforming the S&P 500 During Pandemic Rout](https://moxiefuture.com/2020/04/esg-etfs-outperforming-the-sp-500-during-pandemic-rout/) - Carole Laible, Domini Impact Investments, discussing ESG, and her firm which outpaced S&P 500 from the start of the decline on February 19 through April 16. - [Are all ESG Indexes as green as you want them to be?](https://moxiefuture.com/2020/03/are-all-esg-indexes-as-green-as-you-want-them-to-be/) - When BlackRock vows to put sustainability at core of new investment approach, markets and investors listen. But a swift analysis of ‘climate-friendly’ investments is at best evasive, at worst simply greenwashing. - [25 badass women shaking up the climate movement in 2020](https://moxiefuture.com/2020/03/25-badass-women-shaking-up-the-climate-movement-in-2020/) - 25 individuals inspiring action in their own unique ways — in boardrooms, through employee networks and political circles, and on farms and factory floors. - [Women and wealth: Is the financial industry misunderstanding women in the Middle East?](https://moxiefuture.com/2020/03/women-and-wealth-is-the-financial-industry-misunderstanding-women-in-the-middle-east/) - Women’s wealth in the Middle East is on par with many developed markets, yet relatively little has been done to serve the growing female customer base. - [When I talk to my children about what I do with my work, I talk with pride and passion](https://moxiefuture.com/2020/03/when-i-talk-to-my-children-about-what-i-do-with-my-work-i-talk-with-pride-and-passion/) - Jessica Robinson, Associate Director in International Affairs, Abu Dhabi Global Markets talks to Responsible Investor about how she got into ESG and her career - [Podcast | GreenMoney Talks with Seth Goldman on Beyond Meat's Strategy at SRI30](https://moxiefuture.com/2020/06/podcast-greenmoney-talks-with-seth-goldman-on-beyond-meats-strategy-at-sri30/) - Seth Goldman, Exec Chairman of Beyond Meat on strategy and mission, as the first plant-based meat product to be merchandised next to traditional meat products - [Fast Company | Organizations in the Middle East have ambitious ESG goals. Can EVs support them?](https://moxiefuture.com/2022/09/fast-company-organizations-in-the-middle-east-have-ambitious-esg-goals-can-evs-support-them/) - "Ensuring employees are fully engaged in the company’s ESG vision is mission critical" says Jessica Robinson - [Fast Company | Gender diversity is essential for meaningful decisions at COP27](https://moxiefuture.com/2022/11/fast-company-gender-diversity-is-essential-for-meaningful-decisions-at-cop27/) - Experts, including Jessica Robinson, say COP27 represents an opportunity to rectify the lack of women representation. An inclusive decision-making position would be more effective and sustainable. - [The Rallying Cry | Accelerate transformation: Invest in African women leading climate action](https://moxiefuture.com/2022/12/the-rallying-cry-accelerate-transformation-invest-in-african-women-leading-climate-action/) - Learn more about how The Rallying Cry is shifting capital and narratives for inclusive private-sector climate leadership and solutions in Africa. Get involved! - [The National News | Why younger women are investing earlier to secure their financial futures](https://moxiefuture.com/2022/07/the-national-news-why-younger-women-are-investing-earlier-to-secure-their-financial-futures/) - "Much of this is attributable to an increased emphasis on financial education at a younger age, as well as targeting women specifically” says Jessica Robinson - [Ceres Releases Annual Climate Risk Scorecard](https://moxiefuture.com/2023/08/ceres-releases-annual-climate-risk-scorecard/) - Assessing U.S. Financial Regulators Action on Climate Financial Risk - [Clean Energy Investment and Innovation Trends: Navigating the Road Ahead](https://moxiefuture.com/2023/08/clean-energy-investment-and-innovation-trends-navigating-the-road-ahead/) - Clean energy has been scaling significantly for the past decade, but recent developments are driving a new wave of investments and deployment. - [Here's how to boost gender equality and climate action together](https://moxiefuture.com/2023/12/heres-how-to-boost-gender-equality-and-climate-action-together/) - The more women and girls are included in efforts to tackle climate change, the faster we move towards a healthier, safer and more equitable society for all. - [What Could Shape Sustainability and Climate Investing in 2024?](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/02/what-could-shape-sustainability-and-climate-investing-in-2024/) - From how changing weather patterns are affecting workers through to how companies are approaching the regulatory and compliance aspects of AI. - [2024 Market Outlook: Forget About Predictions](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/01/2024-market-outlook-forget-about-predictions/) - Why? Because markets are impossible to predict and even experts get it wrong. And for 2023, they were dead wrong. So, what can we expect in 2024? - [Six predictions for ESG in 2024: The year ESG emerged from fad to essential business](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/01/six-predictions-for-esg-in-2024-the-year-esg-emerged-from-fad-to-essential-business/) - As ESG breaks through into the mainstream despite the challenges it faces, here are some predictions for 2024 on what we’re likely to see in this area - [COP29 Countdown: A Year in Review and the Road Ahead for Global Sustainability](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/10/cop29-countdown-a-year-in-review-and-the-road-ahead-for-global-sustainability/) - Camilla d’Abo and Jessica Robinson unpack the UAE’s achievements since COP28 and the strategic priorities leading into COP29. - [Venture Wisdom: ESG in Venture and Private Equity Investing](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/05/venture-wisdom-esg-in-venture-and-private-equity-investing/) - Jessica Robinson on ESG as a practice in VC and PE investments strategy, starting points, evolving landscape, best practices and evolving compliance & regulatory environment. - [Sustainability and the Cost of Capital](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/09/sustainability-and-the-cost-of-capital/) - Data from over 4,000 issuers, spanning nearly a decade revealed that companies with better MSCI ESG Ratings tended to have a lower cost of capital. - [As an Investor, Why Tackle Inequality?](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/09/as-an-investor-why-tackle-inequality/) - Recent analysis suggests that big multi-national corporations may be doing more harm than good in the fight to against inequality and poverty - [From energy hub to climate leader, the Middle East has a vital role in the Global South’s development](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/08/from-energy-hub-to-climate-leader-the-middle-east-has-a-vital-role-in-the-global-souths-development/) - The Middle East can play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable development throughout the Global South. By Jessica Robinson - [Navigating the UAE Consensus: How should businesses in the Middle East respond?](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/06/navigating-the-uae-consensus-how-should-businesses-in-the-middle-east-respond/) - COP28 ended with landmark agreement to transition from all fossil fuels. What steps should Middle Eastern businesses take? By Jessica Robinson - [Breaking the green ceiling: Women in the Middle East are redefining sustainability leadership](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/09/breaking-the-green-ceiling-women-in-the-middle-east-are-redefining-sustainability-leadership/) - Women are emerging as formidable forces leading the way towards a more sustainable and climate-aligned world in the region. By Jessica Robinson - [3BL Announces 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2024](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/10/3bl-announces-100-best-corporate-citizens-of-2024/) - Recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest public companies in the United States. - [Q&A: Can ‘carbon border adjustment mechanisms’ help tackle climate change?](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/11/qa-can-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanisms-help-tackle-climate-change/) - At a time of growing protectionism and economic rivalry between major powers, the new levy has proved controversial. - [Will China assume more responsibility for global climate finance?](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/11/will-china-assume-more-responsibility-for-global-climate-finance/) - As the New Collective Quantified Goal on climate finance approaches at COP29, China’s stance is drawing significant attention. - [Countries eye COP29 finance deal while subsidising climate damage](https://moxiefuture.com/2024/11/countries-eye-cop29-finance-deal-while-subsidising-climate-damage/) - At the UN COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, one issue is dominating proceedings: money. - [US SIF Trends Report documents Sustainable Investment Assets](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/01/us-sif-trends-report-documents-sustainable-investment-assets/) - Identifies climate action as the number one sustainable investing priority over the long- and short-term. - [2024 Climate Tech Startups to Watch](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/01/2024-climate-tech-startups-to-watch/) - Watch the five winners from each event track — representing buildings, energy, drawdown, transport and industrial decarbonization – pitch on the main stage. - [DeepSeek will not solve AI's climate problem; regulation needed to rein in Big Tech emissions: experts](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/02/deepseek-will-not-solve-ais-climate-problem-regulation-needed-to-rein-in-big-tech-emissions-experts/) - The climate impact of using the Chinese AI software may not be lower than Western models, experts say. Regulatory gaps need to be filled to curb emissions as AI usage rises. - [No Time to Waste for Women to Shape a Better World](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/03/no-time-to-waste-for-women-to-shape-a-better-world/) - After she had her first child and came back to work, my then-colleague Amy Orr (now of Boston Common), shared with me an interesting observation: she was getting more done at work, and with more impact. The urgent need to get home at the end of the day had sparked within her a new sharpness - [Investing in Diverse Founders is Good for the World and Your Portfolio](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/03/investing-in-diverse-founders-is-good-for-the-world-and-your-portfolio/) - Investors who aren’t yet looking at the untapped potential of these founders are missing out on some of the most exciting and profitable return opportunities in today’s financial markets. - [The Power of Women and Collective Action in Investing for Change](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/03/the-power-of-women-and-collective-action-in-investing-for-change/) - If there’s one thing my journey has taught me, it’s this: our individual actions create powerful ripple effects. Janine Firpo - [Can COP30 succeed where COP29 failed?](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/04/can-cop30-succeed-where-cop29-failed/) - There is scepticism around climate finance through private investments, and if private finance is to play a bigger role, policy reforms ahead of this year’s COP30 are needed. - [Bonn climate talks expose divisions over climate finance and tariffs](https://moxiefuture.com/2025/07/bonn-climate-talks-expose-divisions-over-climate-finance-and-tariffs/) - UN climate negotiations can stay on course without the US, but the multilateral process faces deeper challenges. - [EVENT | IFN Roundtables: The Future of Sustainable Banking & Finance | 01 Jun 2021](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/05/event-ifn-roundtables-the-future-of-sustainable-banking-finance-01-jun-2021/) - Join Jessica Robinson in this sustainable finance series with intensive analysis, expert deliberation, and information-sharing from expert panelists. - [EVENT | Invest in a Sustainable Future Course | 22 Mar & 20 Apr 2021](https://moxiefuture.com/2021/02/event-invest-in-a-sustainable-future-course-22-mar-20-apr-2021/) - Lynk is hosting a speaker panel covering an overview of eco-investing in sustainable fashion, ESG modeling and considerations in fast fashion. - [End Climate Change? Start Investing in Clean Energy Transition](https://moxiefuture.com/2020/02/end-climate-change-start-investing-in-clean-energy-transition/) - The Australian bushfires have taught us we need rapid energy transformation. Now. We all have a role to play and our investment decisions are central to this. - [Our Guide to Sustainable Fashion – how investors can drive change](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/10/our-guide-to-sustainable-fashion-and-how-investors-can-drive-change/) - The fashion industry has a massive impact on the world and the planet is huge and reaching crisis point. We have a role as responsible investors to affect positive change in the fashion industry. Here’s what’s happening and what you can do. - [Moxie Future’s Advisory Committee is Growing!](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/08/moxie-futures-advisory-committee-is-growing/) - Today we are excited to share with you that we have two new members on board! Professor Christine Loh, former Under Secretary for the Environment in the Hong Kong SAR Government, and Assaad Razzouk, clean energy entrepreneur and thought leader on climate change. - [The time is now for responsible investing: but we need governments to act](https://moxiefuture.com/2016/11/the-time-is-now-for-responsible-investing-but-we-urgently-need-our-governments-to-act/) - The time is now for responsible investing. It is no longer an investment approach that is pursued only by niche, ethical or impact investors. Responsible investing is going mainstream. But, with the world facing unprecedented challenges, we need so much more. Industry action is critical but we cannot rely on a market-led transformation alone – - [Moxie Future Founder Joins Eco-Business Advisory Board](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/12/moxie-future-founder-joins-eco-business-advisory-board/) - Moxie Future's Founder, Jessica Robinson, joins the Advisory Board for Asia's top media organization on sustainable development: Eco-Business. - [Onwards and upwards! Announcing Moxie Future’s Advisory Committee](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/06/announcing-moxie-futures-advisory-committee/) - I am really excited to announce the launch of Moxie Future’s Advisory Committee. Our new Advisory Committee is a collective of exceptional and experienced professionals who will provide energy, time and wisdom, assisting Moxie Future and the women it serves, in our journey. - [Investing in female founders matters – and here’s why](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/07/investing-in-female-founders-matters-and-heres-why/) - McKinsey links gender diversity to better financial performance…so here are some things you can do to balance the mere 2% VC funding that went to all-female teams last year. - [What "Going vegan" means for responsible investors](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/06/what-going-vegan-means-for-responsible-investors/) - New research (the most comprehensive analysis done to date) shows that avoiding meat and dairy products is the single biggest way to reduce our environmental impact. What investment options do you have? - [The future IS sustainable. BUT we have to act now to make it happen.](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/02/the-future-is-sustainable-but-we-have-to-act-now-to-make-it-happen/) - The Writing is on the Wall It’s increasingly obvious that we need to do something differently. We have consumed at a rate that is simply unsustainable and the consequences are increasingly apparent. Our air is polluted, so is our water, our natural resources are rapidly depleting, biodiversity is under threat. According to NASA data, 2016 - [Responsible Finance Podcast: Interview with Jessica Robinson, Moxie Future Founder](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/02/responsible-finance-podcast-interview-with-jessica-robinson-founder-moxie-future/) - RFI Podcast interviews founder about Moxie Future's Understanding Female Investors report: demonstrates how financial sector can contribute to Sustainable Development Goals - [Money, finance and investing – Stop talking to us like men!](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/05/money-finance-and-investing-stop-talking-to-us-like-men/) - We would love to hear from you if you have examples of how financial services firms are communicating well (or not so) with you as a female investor - [Your climate choices will trump his](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/06/your-climate-choices-will-trump-his/) - He doesn’t matter. Because he may be out of The Paris Agreement but we are still in. Learn how you can use your responsible investing dollars change history. - [Take Control! Your investments can change climate change](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/07/take-control-your-investments-can-change-climate-change/) - Climate change will be a key driver of financial markets for decades to come and you can invest responsibly to change the way companies behave - [Press Release | Our new groundbreaking research on women and responsible investment](https://moxiefuture.com/2018/01/press-release-our-new-groundbreaking-research-on-women-and-responsible-investment/) - Moxie Future’s Survey Reveals Almost Two Thirds of Women Motivated to Invest Responsibly - get the press release details and access the full report #UFI18 - [Do it together: #financialfeminism has impact](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/10/do-it-together-financialfeminism-has-impact/) - Female investors are more likely to consider impact along with returns so let's use our collective power to invest in companies that matter. Get our tips! - [Help ... where do I start with sustainability reports?](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/05/navigating-sustainability-reports/) - A good sustainability report should give you a strong sense of the company’s values and the extent to which the company’s strategy is linked to its commitment - [Responsible investment … how on earth do I get started?](https://moxiefuture.com/2017/04/responsible-investment-how-on-earth-do-i-get-started/) - This is a question I get asked a lot. That’s why we created Your Responsible Investment Roadmap – 8 simple steps to get you started For sure, becoming a responsible investor can seem like a daunting task, even overwhelming at times. But don’t let that be a reason not to take your first step. Most - [Don’t just invest. Make a difference.](https://moxiefuture.com/2016/12/dont-just-invest-make-a-difference/) - What if you could grow your wealth while investing in a sustainable, healthier and fairer world? This is a question I think about a LOT. Across the world, women are generating and controlling a huge amount of wealth. And this is only increasing by the day. But women are not simply economic powerhouses. Women are ## Pages - [Home](https://moxiefuture.com/) - Moxie Future explores how women are reshaping economies, capital and leadership in a world in transition. - [About](https://moxiefuture.com/about/) - Jessica Robinson is a global authority on sustainable finance, climate, development and gender - at the intersection of capital, policy and systems change. - [Financial Feminism Book](https://moxiefuture.com/financial-feminism-book/) - Sustainable investing is for every woman. This book will help us all on this journey. Financial Feminism: A Woman's Guide to Investing for a Sustainable Future - [In Action](https://moxiefuture.com/in-action/) - Get my news, insights, opeds, videos about advancing women’s leadership through capital, courage, and long-term vision. - [Survey on Female Sustainability Leadership](https://moxiefuture.com/book-leadership-lessons-from-women-transforming-the-middle-east/survey-on-female-sustainability-leadership/) - brief survey on your experience as a female sustainability leader For my book "Breaking the Green Ceiling: Women Redefining Leadership for a Sustainable Future" - [Book: Leadership lessons from women transforming the Middle East](https://moxiefuture.com/book-leadership-lessons-from-women-transforming-the-middle-east/) - Jessica will shine a light on some of the many amazing women in the Middle East providing powerful leadership in sustainable development and climate change. - [Women, Money and Sustainability Survey](https://moxiefuture.com/women-money-and-sustainability-survey/) - Women, money and sustainability – what’s the connection? Sustainable investing and understanding what women need – findings from Moxie Future’s survey - [Understanding Female Investors Report](https://moxiefuture.com/understanding-female-investors-report/) - Understanding Female Investors: Women Using Capital to Change the World - New report from Moxie Future provides data on responsible investing. #UFI18 - [USAID Report: Why Are Women Championing Sustainability in Southeast Asia?](https://moxiefuture.com/usaid-report-why-are-women-championing-sustainability-in-southeast-asia/) - Analysis of four key markets in Southeast Asia – Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore & Vietnam – to understand how women are driving action and progress on sustainability. - [What is Responsible Investment](https://moxiefuture.com/what-is-responsible-investment/) - Responsible investment combines investors’ financial objectives with considerations about sustainability issues. Read our guides to get the essentials. - [Investor's Guide to Sustainable Fashion](https://moxiefuture.com/what-is-responsible-investment/investors-guide-to-sustainable-fashion/) - The fashion industry has a massive footprint on the planet and we responsible investors can make positive change - Here’s what’s happening and what to do. - [Public Equities](https://moxiefuture.com/what-is-responsible-investment/public-equities/) - Stocks are an equity investment that represent ownership in a company and are traded through a public market such as the London Stock Exchange. Find out about the various types and how to engage as a responsible investor. - [Private Equity](https://moxiefuture.com/what-is-responsible-investment/private-equity/) - Private equity (‘PE’) refers to investment in private companies that have not “gone public”. Learn what that means and if they are accessible to individual responsible investors. - [Portfolio Diversification](https://moxiefuture.com/what-is-responsible-investment/portfolio-diversification/) - What does portfolio diversification really mean? Simply put “don’t put all your eggs into one basket.” Find out how diversification can reduce your investment risk. - [Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)](https://moxiefuture.com/what-is-responsible-investment/exchange-traded-funds-etfs/) - ETFs are basically a type of fund that ‘owns’ certain assets – these assets may include stocks, bonds, commodities, or futures. Find out more and how to use them in responsible investment. - [Crowdfunding](https://moxiefuture.com/what-is-responsible-investment/crowdfunding/) - Crowdfunding involves raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via an online platform. - [Bonds](https://moxiefuture.com/what-is-responsible-investment/bonds/) - Bonds are a form of loan where you (the investor) essentially serves as the ‘bank’ - learn more about them and their importance for responsible investment - [Website Privacy Policy](https://moxiefuture.com/website-privacy-policy/) - We respect your privacy and have some guidelines to follow. Moxie Future empowering women investors to grow their wealth - while investing responsibly. - [Your Responsible Investment Roadmap](https://moxiefuture.com/toolkit/your-responsible-investment-roadmap/) - We’ve created an 8 step roadmap that is your action plan to becoming a responsible investor. Where you put your money matters. 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