What does hope for the future really mean?
Four hours in the heat of Pompeii, and two energy reports that seem to contradict each other — a reflection on what credible hope actually rests on, and one very practical place to start.
The Art of Retiring Well
The hardest part of retirement isn't the size of your pension — it's the shape of your life. A reflection on the maths and psychology of retiring well.
B Corp Month: Who You Work With Is a Values Statement
B Corp Month - and I'm going through the new assessment myself. Here's what choosing values-aligned suppliers really looks like in practice, from a community tree in Tower Hamlets to standing up to the Pentagon.
What if we invented the pension again from scratch?
Answer: Wellbeing and resilience - not just a paycheque. It's that time of year again - I'm back in one of my favourite places in the world. The Dolomites. The usual wintery photo attached.😎 A year since I last hit the ski slopes, and as always, the first
Beyond ESG: Where can your money make a big difference?
January: a time for reset and rebalance. I've recently overhauled my pension to be more values-aligned. Fossil fuel exclusions are an easy choice - especially given how quickly renewables are expanding, even with Trump's attempts to change course. Other screens require harder judgement calls. But as
Bubbles & Beliefs: How long until they pop?
A reflective exploration of financial market bubbles, ecological overshoot, and the fragile beliefs underpinning them — this article examines how optimism drives value, what happens when it falters, and how to build true resilience in an uncertain future.
Planet Positive Pulse - August
Discover the “barbell of impact”: balance simple, values-aligned investing with building human capital — skills, health, creativity, and networks. From ESG to regenerative farming and youth empowerment, this month’s insights show how to build resilience and drive meaningful change.
Investing in Your Electricity Price — and the Billion-Dollar Idea from Bhutan
Can your home upgrades pay you back — and could the UK turn excess wind into wealth? From heat pumps to Bitcoin mining, explore bold ideas that blend energy efficiency with financial return, inspired by Bhutan’s billion-dollar move.
Is It Risky to Go Green with Your Pension?
Why sustainable investing might be smarter than you think — Going green with your pension doesn’t necessarily mean losing returns. This article busts the myths and shows how your pension can drive climate action and build long-term financial security.
Planet Positive Pulse - June
Join the ripple of climate action sparked by London Climate Action Week — with inspiring updates on solar-powered Vatican City, ESG investing’s resurgence, seaweed start-ups, and Europe’s bold climate events.
Fixed Income in a Climate-Changing World
Discover how bonds — often overlooked in impact investing — can become powerful tools for climate resilience and purpose-driven returns in a rapidly changing world.
The 2 Most Important Graphs in Retirement Planning
A wake-up call for the retirement myth. This article challenges the illusion of a stable future and explores how to transition from traditional financial planning to a purpose-led, planet-positive life in a world facing climate and economic upheaval.