How to Invest in Hard Assets as a Socially Responsible Investor
Author: Destiny Aigbe
September 5, 2024
Investing in hard assets such as real estate, precious metals, and natural resources is a powerful way to diversify your portfolio. However, for socially responsible investors, ensuring these investments align with ethical values is crucial. This blog explores how to approach socially responsible investing (SRI) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing in hard assets while promoting positive societal and environmental impact.
Key Points:
- Real Estate: Look for green technologies, net-zero carbon commitments, affordable housing projects, and community-centered developments.
- Precious Metals: Prioritize companies with transparent supply chains, environmental focus, and respect for human rights.
- Natural Resources: Consider sustainable forestry, water rights, and organic farming investments.
- Renewable Energy: Explore investments in solar farms, wind power, and green bonds for environmental sustainability.
To ensure your hard asset investments align with your values, conduct thorough research, utilize SRI funds and ETFs, and consult with experienced advisors.
About the Author
Destiny Aigbe
Managing Partner
Aigbe Law PLLC | Dark Alpha Capital
A Corporate and Securities Law Firm
With a robust foundation in law and finance, Destiny Aigbe has carved a distinguished career, underpinned by his pivotal role in orchestrating and managing complex transactions that have propelled companies to significant growth and market prominence. As a seasoned attorney and strategic advisor, Destiny has been instrumental in facilitating over $75 million in capital raises, demonstrating a keen acumen for securing funding and fostering investor confidence.
Destiny's leadership in the execution of six successful public listings, through meticulously structured reverse mergers and registration statements, showcases his adeptness in navigating the intricacies of the public markets and his capacity to guide companies through transformative growth phases. His involvement in five mergers as an operator further illustrates his versatile skill set, extending beyond legal expertise to include hands-on management and operational strategy, though these ventures did not involve funding.
Destiny's professional journey is marked by a commitment to excellence and a diverse range of experiences, from representing a wide spectrum of clients including public and private companies, and investment firms, to holding significant roles within the US government. His tenure with the US Department of State and the National Institutes of Health highlights his adaptability and his contribution to the advancement of entrepreneurial ventures in sectors like biotechnology and nanotechnology through strategic funding initiatives.
An alumnus of Vanderbilt University Law School, Destiny focused on Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions, further honing his expertise with a certificate in Law and Business. His foundational education in Finance was obtained with honors from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent achievements in investment banking and legal practice.
Residing in the Washington, D.C. area, Destiny Aigbe continues to leverage his extensive experience and insightful leadership to drive innovation, growth, and success for his clients and the ventures he is involved with.
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