DUSTIN DWAIN KINGPrivate Investment Advisory
DUSTIN DWAIN KING

ESG & Impact Investing

Align your investments with your values through sustainable and responsible investing strategies. Generate competitive financial returns while supporting environmental sustainability, social equity, and corporate governance.

ESG Investment Impact

Carbon Footprint Reduction-63%
ESG Assets Managed$124M
10-Year ESG Returns10.3%
UN SDG Alignment84%

ESG Investment Strategies

Comprehensive sustainable investing approaches across environmental, social, and governance factors.

Environmental Focus
Impact:Climate & Environment
Returns:8-12%

Investments in companies addressing climate change, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability.

  • Clean energy
  • Water management
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Pollution control
Social Impact
Impact:Society & Communities
Returns:7-11%

Companies promoting social equity, healthcare access, education, and community development.

  • Healthcare innovation
  • Education technology
  • Financial inclusion
  • Community development
Governance Excellence
Impact:Corporate Accountability
Returns:8-13%

Businesses with strong corporate governance, ethical leadership, and transparent operations.

  • Board diversity
  • Executive compensation
  • Anti-corruption
  • Stakeholder rights
Thematic Investing
Impact:Focused Themes
Returns:9-14%

Targeted investments in specific themes like gender equality, circular economy, and digital inclusion.

  • Gender lens investing
  • Circular economy
  • Digital divide
  • Aging population

ESG Investment Approaches

Multiple pathways to sustainable investing, from ESG integration to direct impact investments.

ESG Integration
Assets:All asset classes
Returns:Similar to traditional

Systematically incorporate ESG factors into traditional investment analysis and decision-making.

Best For:

All investors

Best-in-Class
Assets:Equity and fixed income
Returns:Competitive returns

Select top ESG performers within each sector while maintaining broad diversification.

Best For:

Moderate ESG preference

Thematic Investing
Assets:Primarily equity
Returns:Higher return potential

Focus on specific themes like clean energy or healthcare that align with sustainability goals.

Best For:

Strong ESG conviction

Impact Investing
Assets:Private markets
Returns:Blended returns

Direct investments with measurable positive environmental or social impact alongside financial returns.

Best For:

Impact-focused investors

Sustainable Investment Themes

Thematic investment opportunities in major sustainability trends with significant growth potential.

Clean Energy Transition

Renewable energy, energy storage, smart grid technology, and efficiency solutions.

Market Opportunity:

$2.8T by 2030

Growth Rate:

12-15% annually

Investment Opportunities:

  • Solar manufacturers
  • Wind developers
  • Battery technology
  • Smart grid

Healthcare Innovation

Medical technology, pharmaceuticals, digital health, and healthcare accessibility solutions.

Market Opportunity:

$1.6T by 2030

Growth Rate:

8-11% annually

Investment Opportunities:

  • Biotech firms
  • Med device companies
  • Health tech
  • Telemedicine

Sustainable Agriculture

Precision farming, alternative proteins, vertical farming, and food security solutions.

Market Opportunity:

$950B by 2030

Growth Rate:

10-13% annually

Investment Opportunities:

  • AgTech companies
  • Alternative proteins
  • Vertical farms
  • Food safety

Water & Resource Management

Water treatment, conservation technology, waste management, and circular economy solutions.

Market Opportunity:

$740B by 2030

Growth Rate:

7-10% annually

Investment Opportunities:

  • Water utilities
  • Treatment technology
  • Recycling firms
  • Efficiency solutions

Our ESG Integration Process

Systematic approach to incorporating ESG factors into investment decisions and portfolio management.

1

ESG Assessment

1-2 weeks

Comprehensive analysis of environmental, social, and governance factors for all investment candidates.

Key Activities:

  • ESG scoring
  • Materiality analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Impact evaluation
2

Portfolio Construction

2-3 weeks

Build diversified portfolios that optimize both financial returns and ESG characteristics.

Key Activities:

  • Asset allocation
  • Security selection
  • ESG optimization
  • Risk budgeting
3

Active Ownership

Ongoing

Engage with portfolio companies on ESG issues through voting and shareholder advocacy.

Key Activities:

  • Proxy voting
  • Company engagement
  • Policy advocacy
  • Industry collaboration
4

Impact Reporting

Quarterly

Regular measurement and reporting of both financial performance and sustainability impact.

Key Activities:

  • Impact measurement
  • ESG reporting
  • Performance attribution
  • Goal tracking

ESG Screening Approaches

Multiple screening methodologies to align investments with your values and sustainability objectives.

Negative Screening
Minimal to slightly positiveLow Complexity

Exclude investments in industries or companies that conflict with values or ESG criteria.

Examples:

Tobacco exclusion
Weapons manufacturing
Fossil fuel divestment
Gambling exclusion
Positive Screening
Potentially enhanced returnsMedium Complexity

Actively select investments in companies with strong ESG performance and positive impact.

Examples:

Clean energy leaders
Healthcare innovators
Governance champions
Social impact companies
ESG Integration
Risk-adjusted enhancementHigh Complexity

Incorporate ESG factors into financial analysis to identify risks and opportunities.

Examples:

Climate risk assessment
Social license evaluation
Governance quality analysis
Regulatory risk
Impact Investment
Blended financial/social returnsVery High Complexity

Direct investments with measurable social or environmental benefits alongside financial returns.

Examples:

Affordable housing
Microfinance
Clean water projects
Education technology

Impact Measurement & Reporting

Comprehensive tracking and reporting of both financial performance and sustainability impact.

Impact MetricTargetMeasurementReporting

Carbon Footprint Reduction

Measure portfolio carbon intensity compared to traditional benchmarks.

50-70%CO2 emissions per $M investedQuarterly

Social Impact Score

Quantify positive social outcomes from healthcare, education, and inclusion investments.

Top 25%Proprietary impact scoringSemi-annually

Governance Quality

Assess corporate governance standards including board composition and executive compensation.

Top 30%ESG governance ratingsAnnually

UN SDG Alignment

Track contribution to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through investment choices.

80% alignmentSDG mapping analysisAnnually

Client Success Stories

See how our ESG and impact investing strategies have delivered both financial returns and positive impact.

Healthcare Access

"ESG investing has allowed us to align our portfolio with our mission while generating strong returns. The healthcare and education focus has delivered both financial and social impact."

Dr. Susan Martinez

Healthcare Foundation Director

Climate Action

"Clean energy and sustainability investments have been among our best performers. The dual focus on returns and environmental impact perfectly aligns with our family values."

James Thompson

Family Office Principal

Social Equity

"ESG integration has improved our risk-adjusted returns while supporting companies that promote social equity and good governance. The long-term performance has been excellent."

Maria Rodriguez

Pension Fund Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ESG and impact investing strategies and their implementation.

Do ESG investments sacrifice financial returns?

Academic research shows ESG investing can match or exceed traditional investment returns over the long term. Many ESG factors, such as strong governance and environmental risk management, actually improve financial performance.

How do you measure the impact of ESG investments?

We use multiple metrics including carbon footprint reduction, social impact scores, governance ratings, and alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Impact reporting is provided quarterly with detailed analysis.

What's the difference between ESG and impact investing?

ESG investing integrates environmental, social, and governance factors into investment decisions for better risk-adjusted returns. Impact investing specifically targets investments that generate measurable positive social or environmental impact alongside financial returns.

Can I customize my ESG investment criteria?

Yes, we work with you to understand your specific values and priorities. Whether you focus on climate change, social justice, or corporate governance, we can tailor the investment approach to align with your beliefs.

How do you ensure companies actually follow ESG principles?

We conduct thorough due diligence using third-party ESG research, company disclosures, and on-site visits. We also engage in active ownership through proxy voting and direct company engagement to drive positive change.

What asset classes are available for ESG investing?

ESG strategies are available across all major asset classes including public and private equity, fixed income, real estate, and alternative investments. The breadth of options allows for fully diversified ESG portfolios.

Invest in Your Values and Your Future

Schedule a consultation to explore how ESG and impact investing can align your portfolio with your values while delivering competitive financial returns and positive impact.

Competitive returns • Positive impact • Values alignment • Comprehensive ESG integration