Research & Investment in Sustainable Equity
People. Planet. Profit.
The primary goal of RISE is to provide an educational environment for Middlebury students to learn about investing from both a traditional viewpoint and a sustainability viewpoint. Approaching investing with these strategies is one of the cornerstones of the Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) club and thus, by investing in financial markets using these beliefs, RISE furthers SRI's club mission.
The second objective of RISE is to garner long-term capital gains by investing primarily in equities, but also in other investment vehicles, that meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and that have above average potential to appreciate in value. We believe that companies that are environmentally and socially conscious are strongly positioned to maintian market share and succeed in the future, making them solid candidates for long-term investments.
History
The idea for RISE came about in the fall of 2013 and oficially started in January of 2014. The group was motivated by individuals of the Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) club who wanted to make an impact on the management of Middlebury's endowment and increase awareness around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing and other forms of socially responsible and sustainable investing. In the spring of 2014, the group was seeded with $150,000 of Middlebury College's enowment to invest in global securities. Our constitution and charter from our founding are available as well.
Leadership
Tucker Cadow, Co-Chair
Tucker is a senior Environmental Economics major at Middlebury College. Born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts, Tucker is a true New Englander who loves hiking, Dunkin Donuts, and all Boston sports teams. Tucker is also an avid soccer player and golfer. At Middlebury, Tucker is interested in the complex interaction between business and environmental sustainability. Tucker has had internship experiences at a startup offering sustainability and employee engagement services to large corporations and at an investment management firm specializing in clean technology investments. Tucker hopes to pursue a career in sustainability after college.
Robert Engel, Co-Chair
Robert is a senior at Middlebury majoring in International & Global Studies. A native of the Queen City, (Charlotte, NC), Rob enjoys rugby, trips to Montreal, and skiing. Rob also works with the Environmental Council on energy initiatives as well as the Middlebury Consulting Group. Rob has had internship experience in healthcare, entertainment, and private equity, and is interested in pursuing a career post-graduation that combines his love for language, global studies, and business.
Outreach
We're in the process of launching a new poster campaign to get new members on board. If you see these posters around (or don't think there are enough in some location) let us know and we'll make more!
