Meiqi Li

- Led a team of 29 in the research division at GF, finalizing and publishing a research project on TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures). - Applied TCFD recommendations to evaluate the transparency of data, rigor of reporting, and effectiveness of transition plans for major corporations including Apple, Shell, Starbucks, and Nike. - Partnered with Titan AM, working with four teams to develop a research report and create sustainable investment strategies. Focused on integrating the mining industry into portfolio construction effectively.

- Investigated and authored a comprehensive report on the energy storage company Fluence for iClima Earth, providing in-depth analysis and insights. - Collaborated with a team of five in partnership with Titan Asset Management to develop government bond strategies that effectively integrated sustainability considerations into the investment process.

- Led a team of six to successfully complete a client project for Optimise Refugee Brotherhood, focusing on optimising the program's role and responsibility structure, and establishing a clear governance model outlining staff leadership for each program. - Organised and facilitated weekly team meetings, client interactions, and mentor meetings, ensuring alignment and progress on project objectives. - Delivered mid-term and final presentations, effectively communicating project milestones, outcomes, and recommendations to stakeholders.

- Conducted comprehensive market research and competitor analysis within the UK pre-loved luxury industry, identifying key market trends and competitive positioning. - Evaluated and benchmarked marketing strategies on Instagram for 10 leading firms in the pre-loved luxury sector, providing actionable insights and recommendations. - Developed and advocated for long-term marketing strategies focused on sustainability and ethical fashion, enhancing client’s brand reputation and market appeal.

- Engaged with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on London’s high streets to assess their awareness and understanding of environmental sustainability and net zero initiatives. - Conducted in-depth research and designed tailored sustainable development approaches to help SMEs integrate environmentally friendly practices into their business operations.

- Involved in TCS consulting services on the WildBrain software upgrade, conducting in-depth research on top video games announced at the 2023 BAFTA Game Awards and their developers. - Conducted comprehensive research on 78 SaaS solutions and cloud applications across finance, security, legal, HR, and management domains, providing valuable insights for solution optimization. -Gained proficiency in Agile and Waterfall development methodologies, enhancing project management skills and ensuring efficient project delivery.

- Certified as a Climate and Net Zero analyst during a six-week real-world training program. Learned a tool-kit for analysing the key net zero components (carbon calculation, decarbonisation initiatives, offsets and removal). - Worked independently to research and decipher often incomplete or opaque information about plans, connecting the dots to get a picture of what was really going on (similar to early stages of a consulting project). - Absorbed feedback from my Lead to improve my analysis. Contributed insights and ideas to my 12-person squad in a weekly Review Session, which helped everyone improve as an analyst. Ultimately made a judgement call each week by rating a plan or aspect of the plan and communicated it in a persuasive way.

Organised the society's social event and supervised consulting training programmes with the global team.

First-term grades: Airline Industry (A) | Logistics Systems (A) | Sustainable Energy (A+). Current coursework: Carbon Management | ML for Sustainable Systems | Comparative Land Use & Transportation Planning. Thesis: measuring ESG reporting misalignment—turning disclosure consistency into quantifiable metrics to support credible decarbonisation and governance decisions.

Awarded Geography and Environment Student of the Year (Years 2 & 3) and the George and Hilda Ormsby Prize for Best Overall Performance in BSc Geography with Economics.