About Us

Learn more about Sustainable Investment Group at UC San Diego, and our mission

What is SIG?

The Sustainable Investment Group at UC San Diego (SIG) is a fully student-led 501(c)(3) growth investment organization dedicated to advancing sustainable, long-term investment practices and research. As a community of learning, innovation, and community, we provide real-world interdisciplinary experiences in portfolio and industry analysis, integrating ESG investment strategies, and presenting pitches and findings. We aim to provide our members with not just opportunities in finance, investment modeling, and professional development, but also in specialized research, public speaking, and networking. Through sustainability, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, SIG empowers students to make informed investment decisions that contribute to a more equitable and resilient future. As a verified ESG investing initiative, our work also provides valuable case studies for companies seeking to align capital with conscience.

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our mission is to promote and educate about sustainable and responsible investment practices by integrating ESG factors into long-term strategies. SIG emphasizes both tangible financial outcomes and the intangible value ESG investing brings—such as stakeholder trust, social impact, and environmental responsibility. Utilizing this unique lens, we aim to not simply model our predictions in the investment market, but put these in practice.

Our Values

Sustainability

We prioritize long-term environmental and social impact in all investment considerations and organizational decisions.

Initiative

We take proactive action to drive sustainable change and empower students to lead innovative investment strategies.

Collaboration

We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives contribute to better investment decisions.

Research

We conduct rigorous research and analysis to inform sustainable investment practices and advance ESG methodologies.

2025-26 Executive Board

Presidents
Jason Oliner
Theodosia Lim
Operations
Andrew Kim
Finance
Essie Cheng
Marketing
Nikita Tan
Kaylin Chan
Research & Development
Ishaan Tibdewal
Jai Damani
Equity Research
Calvin Steger
Orion Sheridan
Jorge Garcia
Quantitative Analysis
Aadyant Suresh
Devan Velji
Steven Xu
Sustainability
Julie Jiang
Oriana Liang
Gloria Liu

Our Committees

Learn more about our specialized committees and how they drive sustainable investment research and portfolio management

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Why Sustainability?

Due to the fast-paced and constantly changing market, the ability of the firm to invest in long-term risk management (for ESG correlates with the firm's long-term resilience) is crucial; Thus, our organization takes into greater account this unique lens of sustainability in our equity research and quantitative analysis. By combining both quantitative metrics and qualitative analysis of an asset, we believe the long-term evaluation of a stock would be more comprehensive, minimizing the volatility of the portfolio.

At the Sustainable Investment Group at UC San Diego, we approach investing with a dual focus: achieving strong financial returns while promoting a more sustainable and ethical future. ESG investing is central to our philosophy. We believe that how a company treats the planet, its people, and its stakeholders reveals a great deal about its long-term stability, reputation, and profitability.

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Recruitment

Our next recruitment cycle will be in Spring 2026

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