Working for a safer, healthier world – especially for our children
Great Blue Heron (GBH) uses profitable investment strategies and related services to contribute to a healthy planet and inspirational future for our world’s children.
At GBH we identify and direct investments toward socially responsible and environmentally conscientious initiatives likely to achieve above market financial returns.
Services
Private Placement
We connect individuals and organizations to growth funds and startups with impact potential.
Research
We delve into client-focused investment opportunities with unwavering commitment to achieving robust returns and positive change.
Analysis
We develop assessment and monitoring metrics for intentional environmental and social impact.
Reporting
We write corporate, NGO, IGO, and fund sustainability and impact reports.
GBH employs the Child-Lens Investment Framework (CLIF), Operating Principles for Impact Management (OPIM), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), IRIS+, and custom metrics.
Lead Principal
Kate Taylor brings a wealth of commitment and expertise delivering strong financial, environmental, and social returns. Her career spans three decades across the private sector, United Nations, and governments in Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Her education includes the Carlson School of Management (Executive MBA), London School of Economics (Sustainability: Environment, Economy & Society), Harvard University (Sustainable Investing) and Dartmouth College (BA).