Unlocking Climate Investing to 401(k) Retirement Plans (with Alex Wright-Gladstein of Sphere)

About this episode

The episode discusses how retirement savings can be leveraged for climate-aligned investing with insights from Alex Wright-Gladstein of Sphere.

This is CC Pod - the Climate Capital Podcast. You are receiving this because you have subscribed to our Substack; manage . Disclaimer: For full disclosure, Sphere is a portfolio company at Climate Capital, where Sundeep Ahuja is the Founder and General Partner. CC Pod is not investment advice and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any investment decision. But first: Network Fund & Climate Angels → Invest in the Network Fund . Large fund access with micro-fund minimums. → Join Climate Angels . Sessions w/ top investors, discounted carry, community & more. Don’t miss an episode from Climate Capital! Retirement savings represent one of the largest pools of capital in the world, yet they are rarely discussed in the context of climate impact. In this conversation, CC Pod host Sundeep Ahuja speaks with Alex Wright-Gladstein , founder and CEO of Sphere , about how the $45 trillion of retirement savings could become a powerful lever for climate-aligned investing. Sphere helps advisors and employers demonstrate their commitment to fiduciary duty with a high-quality product…

People in this episode

Host: Sundeep Ahuja

Guest: Alex Wright-Gladstein

Topics covered

• climate investing
• retirement plans
• fiduciary duty
• sustainable finance
• investment strategies

Keywords

• climate impact
• retirement savings
• investment
• fossil-free
• financial advisors

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sphere, Climate Capital, Network Fund, Climate Angels

Products: Sphere 500 Fossil-Free Index

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