Responsible Investing Advocates League (RIA League) is a social enterprise dedicated to inspiring, connecting, and supporting professionals and young students in sustainable development-related areas.
Dealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks. Responsible Investors Alliance emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support young professionals and ESG enthusiasts alike.
Established in 2020, RIA is an organization driven by progressive ideas, bold actions, and a strong foundation of community support.
Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision
Amidst the challenges of climate change, economic downturns, and growing social inequality, nations and regions worldwide, particularly China, are actively seeking pathways to sustainable development. At RIA, we believe that talent is the cornerstone of driving sustainable progress. The awareness, skills, collaboration, and career growth of individuals directly shape the trajectory and quality of sustainable development.
Our Mission
Established in 2020, RIA has been dedicated to cultivating and connecting talent focused on sustainability, with the goal of establishing China’s foremost platform for sustainable talent. We aim to serve as a bridge between talent and industries, promote collaboration across different sectors, integrate domestic and international experiences, and contribute to the comprehensive advancement of sustainable development.
Our Team
Tsering Chugye (Cookie)
Co-founder
– B.A. in Museology, Peking University
– M.P.A. in social innovation, impact and investing, New York University
– M.A. in Global Affairs, Schwarzman Scholar, Tsinghua University
Cookie is the founder and CEO of RIA League, director and council member at the Tibet Youth Science and Technology Innovation Association, and a Schwarzman Scholar. She focuses on sustainability, youth empowerment, and cultural innovation, with experience in NGOs, think tanks, and consulting firms. As a social entrepreneur, she co-founded UNLetron Academy for SDG promotion and youth innovation in 2018, and RIA League for sustainable talent development in 2020,. She holds a BA in Museum Studies from Peking University, an MPA in Social Innovation and Impact Investment from NYU, and an MA in International Affairs from Tsinghua University.
Xingzhi Wang
Marketing Director
Xingzhi is currently an equity investment manager based in Shanghai, covering electronics, intelligent manufacturing and advanced materials industries. He has been a researcher at New York State Association for Affordable Housing and NYU Furman Center, focusing on housing policy and urban economics. Xingzhi holds an MPA from NYU, with a focus on public finance, and a Bachelor’s degree in finance from Shanghai International Studies University.
Haoyi Lin
Program Director, Beluminate Academy
– B.A. in Psychology, University of California, Davis
– M.Sc. in Anthropology and Development, London School of Economics and Political Science
Currently leading program development and design at Beluminate Academy. Previously worked at one of the top international nonprofit educational organizations, where she co-led the development of a career education platform for university students and designed career education curricula. Her research focuses on the intersection of personal career meaning, social development, and economic growth.
Jack Zhu
Event Director
Jack is pursuing an MBA at Harvard Business School. He has worked at several top-tier international investment banks and internet companies, with extensive experience in research, capital markets deals, and operational strategy across technology, e-commerce, media, and healthcare industries. He also has a strong background in event organization. Jack holds a bachelor’s degree from NYU Shanghai.
Yezi Lyu
Event Director
Master of Environmental Management from Duke University, Youth Scholar in Sustainable Energy at UNECE
Yezi currently works at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank, focusing on climate and carbon finance. Previously, she held positions at top asset management companies including GIC, Neuberger Berman, and China International Capital Corporation (CICC)
She has extensive experience in ESG and impact investing, industry research, and climate finance across multiple asset classes. Her expertise includes climate risk, carbon markets, and thematic investment research.
Our Partners
