This piece is so refreshing to read, and you could not have made a better decision with the most perfect timing, just before the oil crash. I am also in financial services and to your question as to how we are tackling the conversation, to be honest, I am yet to ask the questions. My portfolio is mostly based on South African stocks (I think), and to some extend I believe we are lagging as climate change is second in line after poverty alleviation and job creation. If you bring up the word fossil fuels most companies / people gets immediately defensive. I do however see a slow but sure change around fossil fuel discussions which is promising.

Your blog is inspiring, and it gives me hope to know that I do not have to be an expert or be a financial expert or a portfolio manager to challenge what is being done with my money. Its daunting and scary however, to be the “greenie” and the “you don’t know what you are doing, so rather leave it to us” responses. But in the end, this is a perfect example of the upside of not being afraid to make the choices.

Interesting that their views have changed from “owning the better operators” to more climate resilient stock selections. Do you think that the pandemic has made them more aware or would it be due to the push on stronger governance and the spike in activism?

It is really great to see that change is happening, and that our voices are being heard. Looking forward to seeing your money grow richer and greener.