The Planet Optimist cover art

The Planet Optimist

The Planet Optimist

Written by: David Woodford
Listen for free

About this listen

Your weekly bite-size dose of business focused climate action.

Positivity breeds progress and together we can make an impact.

Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Woodford
Economics
Episodes
  • ESG (Re)investing
    Mar 16 2023

    For the first time in 2023 our regular hosts Daniel (resident number cruncher) and David (resident eco-warrior) dive head first into the world of ESG investing.


    Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

    Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

    Hosts:

    David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

    Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


    Source list and show docs:

    [1] - What is ESG investing?

    [2] - ESG Outperformance

    [3] - ESG Investing, What it is & Considerations

    [4] - https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2023/SJ0004



    ℗ The Planet Optimist 2023. All rights reserved. This podcast and all information distributed is for entertainment purposes and we do not encourage it's use in making investment decisions, individual research should always be carried out. All information disseminated is correct to the best of our knowledge as of time of recording.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    29 mins
  • Season Finale and BrewDog in Focus
    Nov 18 2022

    After three months, Season 1 of The Planet Optimist Podcast is over. David and Daniel see us out with questions from the listeners, motoring choices, Deep Work and the eternal debate (M&S vs Waitrose). This is followed by a profile of B-Corp, Brewdog.


    Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

    Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

    Hosts:

    David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

    Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


    Source list and show docs:

    https://www.transportenvironment.org/discover/how-clean-are-electric-cars/


    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e157-brewdog-founder-the-untold-story-of-one/id1291423644?i=1000568700692


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/0349411905/ref=asc_df_0349411905/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310973726618&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5031760210362328837&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046067&hvtargid=pla-347635764187&psc=1


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Minimalism-Living-Better-Technology/dp/B07N129ZX1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13C05LGQDOSH7&keywords=cal+newport+digital+minimalism&qid=1668725235&s=books&sprefix=cal+newport+digital+minimalism%2Cstripbooks%2C56&sr=1-1


    https://www.brewdog.com/uk


    https://www.fiat.com/500-electric/500-electric-hatchback


    An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith 1776.


    ℗ The Planet Optimist 2022. All rights reserved. This podcast and all information distributed is for entertainment purposes and we do not encourage it's use in making investment decisions, individual research should always be carried out. All information disseminated is correct to the best of our knowledge as of time of recording. As we end this series, we dedicate our efforts to a long time supporter of the environmental movement, of blessed memory, HM Queen Elizabeth II, Elizabeth the Great (1926-2022).

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Windfall Taxes and Long-termism
    Nov 4 2022

    After a short break our regular hosts David Woodford and Daniel Oakey are back to discuss a topic on the lips of many economists and activists alike, windfall taxes. We dive into the concept, practicalities and long term implications.


    Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

    Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

    Hosts:

    David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

    Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


    Source list and show docs:

    An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith 1776.


    ℗ The Planet Optimist 2022. All rights reserved. This podcast and all information distributed is for entertainment purposes and we do not encourage it's use in making investment decisions, individual research should always be carried out. All information disseminated is correct to the best of our knowledge as of time of recording.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    32 mins
No reviews yet