She Invests, the World Changes
My TEDx talk on why your money is your biggest climate lever, and what to do about it.
Key ideas from the talk
Your money outweighs your lifestyle
For the wealthiest 10%, 80% of their carbon footprint comes from their investments. Not flights. Not food. Investments. Around 30% of fossil fuel investments come from pension funds.
Capital isn't following the climate goals
Only 1.5% of global financial assets align with the Paris Agreement, the world’s most ambitious climate deal.
Women are the overlooked climate solution
By 2030, women are projected to own 50% of global wealth. When they invest, they are 72%+ more likely to choose impact-focused companies, with equal or better long-term returns. Yet 9 out of 10 asset managers are men.
The talk ends with three things you can do this week: Scan, Shift, Share. Get the free worksheet below.
What people said about the talk
“Powerful images and examples for every point she makes, and a clear structure that leads to the conclusion. Practical investment tips for different amounts. She shares her personal story, her quest and her worry for her boys, and shows clearly how women are the overlooked solution and how that is shifting. A very effective, very inspiring talk.”
– Bodin Goustan, Forest School Leader
“A manifesto for every woman. Well paced, with a humorous opening, brilliant visuals and a throughline she states clearly within the first two minutes.”
– Megha Jindal, Angel investor & Communication Coach
Take the first step in 30 minutes
In the talk I ask you to do three things: scan where your money sits, shift one thing, and share it with one person. This free worksheet walks you through all three, with a table to fill in, options for every budget and a ready-made email to your pension provider.
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Nienke (Nina) Benders has spent 10 years across venture capital, fintech and climate finance, from building AI models that decide which start-ups get funded to sitting on the investment committee of Epic Angels. Through BrightWise, she works on scaling climate tech solutions with access to capital and markets.