Presentation: Sustainable Investing

Balance People, AI, Energy and Nature
Wednesday, 7/1/2026
12:00 - 1:00
Virtual Library

United States

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Learn how to invest for your future—by allocating to funds and firms that treat people and the environment better while navigating our tumultuous times—to pursue strong and resilient financial returns with higher positive impact. 

HIP Investor's Chief Investment Officer and Lead Investment Advisor R. Paul Herman will explain the latest sustainable investing choices for your 401(k), IRAs, and taxable portfolios -- including which industries, sectors, and technologies could rise or fall, based on trends in AI and employees, as well as energy choices that challenge nature.

Herman is the CEO of HIP Investor and the author and co-editor of two books: Global Handbook of Impact Investing and The HIP Investor, both available in the San Francisco Public Library and used in teaching sustainable finance around the world. 

 photo of presenter, Paul Herman

HIPinvestor Website | HIPinvestor - BlueSky | R. Paul Herman - LinkedIn 

 

This event is part of Everybody’s Climate 2026: Connect with others to address the climate crisis in ways that are meaningful to you, from poetry and music to science and practical action.

 

Personal Finance

Get expert help in managing your finances and learn how to make well-informed financial decisions about spending, saving, taxes, investing, retirement, estate planning and more.

Environment & Nature

Find out about the latest climate and environmental issues, how to adopt greener practices and how to connect with the outdoors.

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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