Lariza Melendez

With over a decade in corporate responsibility and ESG risk management, I've developed and driven CSR strategies for multinational organizations, aligning with frameworks like the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. My expertise encompasses integrating ESG principles with local practices to match national contexts and strategic plans. I have a solid background in managing reputation and Human Rights issues, employing critical analysis to navigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. My proficiency extends to stakeholder engagement, ESG data integration for disclosures, and liaising with third parties on social impact assessments. I excel in project management, with a focus on developing monitoring tools for ESG performance indicators. Considerable knowledge driving the adaptation of ESG corporate global initiatives and processes at a local level, according to the national context and strategic business plan. Proven track record of reputation management applying critical thinking and technical analysis skills to manage ESG risks and opportunities, including Human Rights issues management. Strong skills in project management, tracking systems management, and development of dashboards and scorecards that allow an accurate monitoring of key KPIs.

• Produced comprehensive annual ESG reports, effectively communicating sustainability performance and progress to stakeholders.
• Led the integration and customization of ESG reporting frameworks (such as GRI, SASB) tailored to the company's specific business model and stakeholder expectations.
• Orchestrated comprehensive stakeholder engagement initiatives to identify material ESG issues, enhancing the relevance and impact of sustainability reports.
• Successfully integrated human rights policies into business operations, ensuring compliance with international standards, and transparently reporting on progress and challenges in human rights issues.
• Enhanced the company's reputation by proactively addressing ESG concerns, leading to recognition in industry sustainability rankings and improving stakeholder trust.

• Organizational Capacity: Assessment to Action - Philanthropy University, 03/2016, 05/2016
• Making Sense Of Social Impact - NovoEd, 03/2016, 04/2016
• Qualitative Research Methods - Coursera Course Certificates, 10/2016, 12/2016
• Quantitative Methods - Coursera Course Certificates, 10/2016, 12/2016
• Online Marketing Foundations - Lynda.com
• HeartSaver AED/CPR Certification - Harris County
• Publisher 2016 Essential Training - Lynda.com
• How to Design and Deliver Training Programs - Lynda.com
• Introduction to Social Impact Assessment and SROI - Center for Sustainability and Excellence - CSE
• GRI Standards Certified Training Online Course - Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
• Managing External Stakeholder Relationships - The University of Texas at Austin
• GRI Certified Training Program Certificate - Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
• Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program - Chartered Management Institute
• Understanding the Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) - Climate Disclosure Standards Board
• Addressing Investor Calls for ESG Reporting and Assurance - AICPA
• Passive Sustainable Funds:The Global Landscape 20202 - BrightTALK
• Sustainability Reporting Practitioner - Earth Academy
• Certificate in Corporate Citizenship Practice - Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship
• TCFD Practitioner - Earth Academy
• Certified Sustainable Finance Analyst - World Sustainable Finance Association
• Sustainability Reporting Practitioner - Regarding GRI Standards - Earth Academy
• Using the ESG Solution - Workiva
• Connected Through Learning | Workiva Platform - Workiva
• Workiva Platform Certification - Workiva, 10/2023, 10/2024