David Sternlicht

Nov 12, 2024 | ethic.com | Amelia Sadler |David Sternlicht

This week, our Nature Team wraps up their series “The True Price of Produce” with a look at how Latin America’s water cycle shapes US markets. Key Takeaways:Latin America's Water Systems Impact U.S. Economic Stability: Unsustainable management could lead to higher costs, delays, and billions in lost exports for a Deforestation's Impact on Climate and Agriculture: Latin American rainforests help sustain global water cycles, including rain patterns in the U.S. Midwest.

Oct 8, 2024 | ethic.com | Amelia Sadler |David Sternlicht

Our Nature Investing Team unpacks the impact of coffee on the US economy, how climate change impacts it, and what this could mean for investors. Key Takeaways:Coffee’s Economic Impact: The U.S. coffee industry supports 2.2 million jobs and contributes $100 billion in wages, but climate change threatens this vital economic driver.

Aug 13, 2024 | ethic.com | David Sternlicht |Hunter Maats |Amelia Sadler

Our Nature Team connects the dots on rising food prices, climate change, and ecosystem destruction – and what this means for investors. by David Sternlicht, Amelia Sadler and Hunter Maats‍Trader Joe’s 23-Cent BananaIn March of this year, Trader Joe’s found itself embroiled in controversy when it raised the price of bananas by four cents. For twenty years, the popular grocery chain had managed to keep the price at 19 cents per banana.

May 21, 2024 | ethic.com | David Sternlicht

Head of Nature Investing David Sternlicht breaks down what we stand to gain by valuing nature as an asset class. by David Sternlicht‍In our most recent installment of our Valuing Nature Series, Head of Nature Investing David Sternlicht broke down what humanity stands to lose should we not invest in nature. This week, we look at the flip side of the coin by examining what could be gained if we make the shift to valuing nature as an asset class. ‍To start, nature is in crisis.

Apr 22, 2024 | ethic.com | David Sternlicht

Nature is the bedrock of our daily lives, our connection to one another, and our economy. Ethic’s Head of Nature Investing David Sternlicht provides insight into the risks of not investing in its conservation. There is tremendous economic value in maintaining a healthy biosphere. Nature is not merely a backdrop to human existence but the very foundation upon which our economy rests. The World Economic Forum estimates that around half of global GDP – $44 trillion– depends on nature.