UChicago Sustainable
Investing Group

Investing in a Brighter Future

Mission Statement

Founded in 2018, the University of Chicago Sustainable Investing Group is the leading college impact investing organization on campus. We bridge the gap between rigorous financial valuation and positive world outcomes. Through a hands-on analyst program, professional development opportunities, and high-impact partnerships, we equip the next generation of leaders to use market-based capital to drive social and environmental progress.

What We Do

Education Curriculum

An 8-week cohort program where analysts build foundational expertise in financial modeling, ESG frameworks, and impact measurement.

Professional Development
Projects

Direct engagement projects delivering pro bono impact valuations and strategic advisement for Chicago-based non-profits and corporations.

Speaker & Seminar Series

Seminars and Q&A sessions featuring leading alumni professionals, impact fund managers, and sustainble finance experts.

Impact Analysis and
Pitches

Hands-on research and pitching opportunities where analyst teams evaluate high-impact opportunities across global and local markets.

What is Impact Investing?

Impact investments are investments made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return. Impact investing targets a variety of sectors in both emerging and developed markets, including renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, microfinance, conservation, healthcare, and education. Impact investing challenges the view that social and environmental issues should be addressed only by donations, and that market investments should focus exclusively on achieving financial returns.