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This week, David Sternlicht and Amelia Sadler, CFA of our Nature Investing Team unpack the impact of coffee on the U.S. economy, how climate change impacts it, and what this could mean for investors. Check out our most recent Insights Article for more on the human and fiscal costs of unsustainable practices by the coffee industry and the evolution towards regenerative agriculture. https://lnkd.in/eaVamJ9a #NatureInvesting #ClimateChange #SustainableInvesting #RegenerativeAgriculture #CoffeeIndustry  #Sustainability

Climate change is already impacting life's small pleasures — like your daily cup of coffee. Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer, is currently facing its worst drought in over 40 years, threatening coffee yields during crucial cultivation phases. With coffee prices up 40% year over year, how much longer can we sustain this? ☕ 66% of U.S. coffee imports come from just five Latin American countries 🌍 Climate projections suggest coffee yields in the Americas could drop by up to 70% Read more on how nature degradation impacts your coffee in our most recent Insights post from our Nature Team David Sternlicht Amelia Sadler, CFA #Coffee #Sustainability #ClimateCrisis https://lnkd.in/eaVamJ9a

Now that New York #ClimateWeek has wrapped up, we’re already looking ahead to the #BiodiversityCOP in Colombia this October. We were proud to co-host Nightcap for Nature, which celebrated the connections made during Climate Week and the vital role capital and culture play in protecting nature. Alongside partners like Spotify and Superorganism, and with inspiring initiatives like Soundsright and #StudioSilverback, we spotlighted how funding impactful projects and leveraging art and culture can preserve nature’s value and inspire meaningful action. Let’s continue building momentum for a more sustainable future—together. 🌍  #ClimateWeek #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #NatureConservation #COP16

We were thrilled to partner with SailGP and Creatures United for the launch of Nature's Champions at Ethic House in Tribeca! ⛵ SailGP is committed to bringing the human and natural worlds closer, highlighting the powerful connection between sport and sustainability. We hosted a ‘Creature Cocktails’ as they kicked off SailGP’s first-ever fan-focused purpose campaign and heard from the USA SailGP Team on how they’re championing climate action in their sport. It was a real pleasure to celebrate a sport—and a world—powered by nature. 🌿 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #SailGP #CreaturesUnited #ImpactInvesting #SportForChange

Reflecting on the incredible discussions during our Climate Week lunch on "The Value of Ocean Data to the Private Markets." 🌊📊 It was inspiring to hear from industry leaders at the forefront of integrating climate data with traditional sectors like shipping, offshore energy, and disaster mitigation. The conversations showcased how digital innovations are not just theoretical — they're making a real impact, helping businesses and governments alike mitigate risks and drive climate progress. A special thank you to our brilliant speakers: Sarah Kapnick, PhD, chief scientist at NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Megan McCullough Hart, PhD, CCRMP, global head of Analytics & Collaborations at Aon Aravind Ravichandran, the founder of TerraWatch Space Dan Hammer, managing partner at Ode And a huge thanks to our moderators, Kate Danaher and Jake Reznick from S2G Ventures, for guiding these important conversations. As we continue to advance climate solutions, the power of ocean data and Earth observation technology will be essential in shaping a more resilient future. 🌍 #ClimateAction #OceanData #Sustainability #DigitalInnovation #ClimateWeek #PrivateMarkets #ClimateTech

The @MCJ podcast made its triumphant return to #ClimateWeek with a live event at the Ethic Headquarters. Host Cody Simms sat down for a lengthy conversation with special guest Tom Steyer, the founder and co-executive chair of Galvanize Climate Solutions. Our partner J.P. Morgan and the MCJ community then joined us for a networking happy hour of mixing and mingling with like-minded professionals. Special thanks to Leone Baron & Jenn Beening #ClimateJourney #SustainableLeadership #GalvanizeSolutions #ClimateAction #SustainableFinance

🎉We are looking for a Product Marketing Lead/Associate Director to join our fantastic team! 🎉 In this role, you will develop and execute go-to-market strategies, create compelling product narratives and persuasive sales and marketing material, and drive customer engagement for our suite of sustainable investment products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Sales, and Marketing to ensure successful product launches and sustained market growth. Check out the role and responsibilities on our site. https://lnkd.in/eaQAYKaP

Just as each and every client has a unique set of values, they also have a tolerance for risk that is unique to them. At Ethic, one of the key tools we use to communicate how those tradeoffs affect portfolio construction is tracking error. On this episode of The Ethic Approach, relationship manager Morgan du Plessix offers a primer on this important topic. #ImpactInvesting #PortfolioManagement #valuesalignedinvesting #EthicApproach #FinancialEducation

Central banks launched coordinated responses to the COVID-19 crisis and the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-2009. Why, then, haven’t they come together to confront the escalating climate crisis? What innovative policy and regulatory tools are needed? How do central banks incorporate natural capital into the monetary fix? We were fortunate to host Climate Week's only discussion on the role of central banks and the escalating climate crisis — “The Fed's Race Against Climate Inaction.” Moderated by Frank Van Gansbeke and emceed by Peter McKillop, panelists included Ralph Chami, Steven M. Rothstein, and Vinod Thomas. We have so much gratitude for our wonderful partners #BeyondBrettonWoods, Ceres, Inc., Climate & Capital Media, Global Citizen, #Global2050, Green Central Banking, and Middlebury College for their support in hosting this uniquely important event. #ClimateFinance #CentralBanks #NaturalCapital #ClimateAction #SustainableEconomy

And that’s a wrap! After hosting 15 events over the course of #ClimateWeek, we are exhausted but feeling deeply fulfilled. Our team spent the weekend reflecting on our big takeaways from the week…and napping. Lily Louis put together an article for our Insights blog that offers a fresh perspective on hosting throughout the week- as we reflect on hosting, what do we learn about our relationship with our collective host- Earth. Director of Marketing, Benjamin Bertram Goldman put together this sizzle celebrating the community that we remain so grateful to have gathered together during Climate Week. Check it out!