An Introduction to SustaInvest
SustaInvest is a portfolio pitch competition focused on maximizing profitability and sustainability in investment decisions.
Students must submit a proposal outlining and defending a sustainable investment portfolio worth $100,000. Judging criteria rewards thoughtful design of high performance, sustainability-driven investments. Portfolios will be judged for an understanding of the interdependence among business, society and the environment for a competitive advantage.
Registered students will have opportunities throughout the registration period for conference calls and web-based chats with investment professionals to discuss sustainable investment strategies.
The SustaInvest Advisory Council, a panel of distinguished professionals, will judge the portfolios. Finalists will pitch their portfolio to the advisory council March 27 and 28 in Ithaca, NY. This year's grand prize is paid registration at the 2009 Net Impact Conference at Cornell University and access to VIP networking events with industry leaders at the 2009 Net Impact Conference. In addition, there will be cash prizes.
REGISTRATION is open and portfolio pitch write-ups must be SUBMITTED by February 15, 2009.


