Divestment as a SRI Tactic

The video discusses the increasing focus on fossil fuel divestment in educational institutions and highlights the importance of understanding both sides of the debate. It presents a case study of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, which divested from fossil fuels despite its oil-based wealth, emphasizing the significance of sustainable finance.

Why is it important for colleges and universities to understand sustainable finance?

• Because it is a trending topic on social media.

• It is a requirement for graduation.

• It is being discussed at high levels and impacts future policies.

• It is a new subject being introduced in the curriculum.

What resources are suggested for learning more about sustainable finance?

• Fossilfree.org and three fifty.org

• Wikipedia and Google

• Online courses

• University textbooks

What is the main reason for understanding both sides of the sustainable finance debate?

• To win debates in class

• To make informed decisions when the topic arises

• To write a research paper

• To impress friends and family

What significant action did the Rockefeller Brothers Fund take in 2014?

• They invested in new oil fields.

• They divested from fossil fuels.

• They started a new oil company.

• They ignored environmental issues.

Why is the Rockefeller Brothers Fund's decision to divest from oil noteworthy?

• Because they have always been against oil.

• Their wealth was originally built on oil.

• They are the largest oil company in the world.

• They have no connection to environmental causes.