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R. Paul Herman* created the HIP (Human Impact + Profit) methodology for entrepreneurs, companies and investors worldwide to realize how quantifiable sustainability can drive financial performance.

Herman advises investors, designs HIP portfolios, and manages the HIP 100 Index — all applying “The HIPScorecard” featured in his 2010 book (The HIP Investor; Make Bigger Profits by Building a Better World; John Wiley & Sons), Fast Company magazine, business school curricula, and at <a href="www.HIPinvestor.com>www.HIPinvestor.com</a&gt;.

Herman’s financial acumen was honed at the Wharton School and McKinsey & Co., and he accelerated social entrepreneurs at Ashoka.org and Omidyar Network. Herman has advised leading corporations (including Walmart and NIKE), family offices and foundations on how to be more HIP. His insights have been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fortune, Forbes, BusinessWeek, and on CNN, Reuters, Morningstar.com and CNBC.

<em>* R. Paul Herman is CEO and a registered representative of HIP Investor Inc., an investment adviser registered in California, Washington, and Illinois.</em>

Stories from HIPInvestor

Where the Jobs Are: How to Reach Full Employment in the U.S. by 2015
Finance

Where the Jobs Are: How to Reach Full Employment in the U.S. by 2015

By R. Paul Herman and Tom Bowmer of HIP Investor Inc. Job creation in the U.S. remains challenging. According to […]
HIPInvestor
July 3, 2012
Give Money, Get Impact, Save Taxes – the Power of Social Entrepreneurs for Your Portfolio
Finance

Give Money, Get Impact, Save Taxes – the Power of Social Entrepreneurs for Your Portfolio

25th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
May 23, 2012
Rooting Your Portfolio in Positive-Impact Farmland, Real Estate and Housing
Energy

Rooting Your Portfolio in Positive-Impact Farmland, Real Estate and Housing

24th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
May 21, 2012
Venturing into Growth Industries with High-Impact Capital
Finance

Venturing into Growth Industries with High-Impact Capital

23rd in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
May 18, 2012
Loaning Your Money for Impact Can Also Generate Income
Finance

Loaning Your Money for Impact Can Also Generate Income

22nd in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
May 16, 2012
Where Does Your Cash Sleep at Night?
Finance

Where Does Your Cash Sleep at Night?

21st in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
May 13, 2012
How to Be Sustainable Across All Assets in Your Portfolio
Finance

How to Be Sustainable Across All Assets in Your Portfolio

20th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
May 11, 2012
How HIP are Your Holdings? Score Them for Human Impact + Profit
Finance

How HIP are Your Holdings? Score Them for Human Impact + Profit

19th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
May 9, 2012
Paying Attention to Risks Pays Dividends to Sustainable Investors
Finance

Paying Attention to Risks Pays Dividends to Sustainable Investors

18th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
May 8, 2012
What Secrets Are Hiding Off Your Balance Sheet?
Corporate Responsibility

What Secrets Are Hiding Off Your Balance Sheet?

17th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
May 6, 2012
'Too Big to Fail' Banks Less Profitable, More Risky than Sustainability-Focused Banks
Finance

'Too Big to Fail' Banks Less Profitable, More Risky than Sustainability-Focused Banks

Co-authored with Tom Bowmer of HIP Investor Inc. How many banks are “too big to fail?” At least 29, according […]
HIPInvestor
May 4, 2012
How to Boost the Bottom Line with Sustainable Products and Initiatives
Corporate Responsibility

How to Boost the Bottom Line with Sustainable Products and Initiatives

16th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
May 1, 2012
When Seeking Long-Term Profit, Consider Long-Term Environmental Risks
Corporate Responsibility

When Seeking Long-Term Profit, Consider Long-Term Environmental Risks

15th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
April 6, 2012
Who’s in Charge Here? How Bottom-Up Empowerment Still Needs Top-Down Accountability
Finance

Who’s in Charge Here? How Bottom-Up Empowerment Still Needs Top-Down Accountability

14th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
April 5, 2012
The Greenest Part of Your Business Can Be Your Financial Statements
Finance

The Greenest Part of Your Business Can Be Your Financial Statements

13th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
April 5, 2012
Metrics That Matter: How Quantifying Good Can Lead to a Better Bottom Line
Finance

Metrics That Matter: How Quantifying Good Can Lead to a Better Bottom Line

12th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
April 5, 2012
How a Compelling, Human-Centered Vision Inspires a Company
Finance

How a Compelling, Human-Centered Vision Inspires a Company

11th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
April 5, 2012
Practices Make Perfect: 5 Aspects of Sustainable Management
Finance

Practices Make Perfect: 5 Aspects of Sustainable Management

10th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
April 4, 2012
Which Firms Should You Trust?
Corporate Responsibility

Which Firms Should You Trust?

9th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
March 27, 2012
Does Your Company's Diversity Match Your Customers?
Voices for Change

Does Your Company's Diversity Match Your Customers?

8th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
March 26, 2012
Reduce Waste, Energy and Water – and Boost Your Bottom Line
Corporate Responsibility

Reduce Waste, Energy and Water – and Boost Your Bottom Line

7th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
March 25, 2012
The Wealthy Employee: Why Money Ought to Go Below the CEO
Finance

The Wealthy Employee: Why Money Ought to Go Below the CEO

6th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
March 24, 2012
How Measuring Health Can Strengthen the Bottom Line
Finance

How Measuring Health Can Strengthen the Bottom Line

5th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
March 23, 2012
5 Metrics You Probably Won't See in the 10-K (But Wish You Did)
Finance

5 Metrics You Probably Won't See in the 10-K (But Wish You Did)

4th in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
March 21, 2012
5 Product Categories Seeking Billion-Person Markets and High Revenue Growth
Finance

5 Product Categories Seeking Billion-Person Markets and High Revenue Growth

3nd in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles in the […]
HIPInvestor
March 21, 2012
What 4 Global Trends Will Drive 21st Century Investing?
Corporate Responsibility

What 4 Global Trends Will Drive 21st Century Investing?

2nd in a series of excerpts from the book The HIP Investor (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other articles […]
HIPInvestor
March 20, 2012
The New Fundamentals of Investing: Building a Better World Drives Potential for Higher Profits
Corporate Responsibility

The New Fundamentals of Investing: Building a Better World Drives Potential for Higher Profits

First in a series of excerpts from the book “The HIP Investor” (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). See other published […]
HIPInvestor
March 12, 2012