Juliana Giraldo
Greenville,
Summary
Environmental Engineer with experience in Environmental and Social Risk Analysis, Sustainability, and ESG Management. Responsible for managing and maintaining the development of environmental and social practices and risks, strategic planning for implementing policies and procedures, and creating ESG reports and analysis based on international standards. Energetic and enthusiastic team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESG Group Risk Specialist
TD Bank
10.2022 - Current
- Improved E&S risk management processes by conducting thorough reviews and identifying potential areas of concern.
- Developed comprehensive E&S risk analysis reports to support executive decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address potential E&S risks within various departments.
- Improved environmental compliance by conducting thorough E&S Risk assessments and developing comprehensive remediation plans.
- Tracked key compliance metrics and implemented processes to improve performance.
- Released E&S Risk reporting and record-keeping to meet environmental regulations.
- Developed and executed initiatives to improve environmental knowledge and awareness.
- Served as subject matter expert (SME) on environmental regulations and policies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent application of E&S Risk management frameworks and standards across the organization.
Sustainability | ESG Leader
Itaú Colombia
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepare ESG briefings and communication materials to deliver findings to broad set of cross-functional audiences and executives
- Prepare ESG Annual Report
- Devised strategies for modifying existing policies to better integrate sustainability initiatives.
- Established a new policy and strategy for the organization
- Conducted research into different sustainability plans to identify useful solutions and develop deployment plans.
- Monitored or tracked sustainability indicators such as energy usage, waste generation and recycling.
- Developed sustainability project goals, objectives and strategies in collaboration with customers and coworkers
Environmental and Social Risk Analyst
Itaú Colombia
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Application of IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles
- Evaluate environmental and social performance of customers for ESG loans and to reduce risks in credit loans
- Make Environmental and Social Action Plan and include environmental and social contractual obligation in loan agreements
- Track environmental covenants
- Generate recommendations on Environmental and Social Due Diligence, Environmental Impact Studies, Environmental Permits and general documentation in credit operations
- Participated in continuous learning in Social and Environmental risk with Itau International team and Equator Principles administration
Environmental and Social Risk Intern
Itaú Colombia
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Assistant Teacher: Environmental Engineering
Universidad De Los Andes
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth
Assistant Teacher: Accounting
Universidad De Los Andes
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Universidad De Los Andes
Bogotá, DC10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Universidad De Los Andes
Bogotá, DC10.2017
Minor in Management - Business Administration And Management
Universidad De Los Andes
Bogotá, DC10.2017
Skills
- ESG Standards and Reports
- ESG Policies and Procedures
- Sustainable Development Goals
- IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles
- World Bank Group Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines
- ESG loans
- ISO14001:2015 Certified
- Leadership
- Communication
- Corporate Sustainability Consulting
Certification
- Climate finance, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana edX - 2021
- EMS Lead Auditor ISO 14001:2015 Training - 2019
- Environmental & Social Risk Analysis ESRA Training UNEPFI- 2018
- International Business Environment and Global Strategy, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore edX - 2018
- Stock Exchange - Colombia Stock Exchange - 2018
LANGUAGES
- English: Fluent
- Spanish: Fluent (Native Language)
- Portuguese: Basic Comprehension
Accomplishments
- Representative of Socio-environmental Risk of Itaú Colombia. Meeting of socio-environmental risk areas of Latin America - Sao Paulo, Brasil - 2018
- Publication of Bachelor’s research work: Impacto de la estabilidad atmosférica en los indicadores de calidad del aire de Bogotá D.C (Impact of atmospheric stability on the Bogota D.C. air quality indicators) - 2017
Timeline
ESG Group Risk Specialist
TD Bank
10.2022 - Current
Sustainability | ESG Leader
Itaú Colombia
10.2021 - 04.2022
Environmental and Social Risk Analyst
Itaú Colombia
07.2017 - 09.2021
Environmental and Social Risk Intern
Itaú Colombia
12.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant Teacher: Environmental Engineering
Universidad De Los Andes
08.2016 - 12.2016
Assistant Teacher: Accounting
Universidad De Los Andes
06.2014 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Universidad De Los Andes
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Universidad De Los Andes
Minor in Management - Business Administration And Management
Universidad De Los Andes
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