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Founder & CEO, SD Terra Consulting: The SustainabilityX® Magazine's Global 50 Women In Sustainability Awards™ 2024 Awardee
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"My philosophy on bold leadership in sustainability is to dream big while valuing every step of the journey. In my sustainability career, embracing boldness has enabled me to drive change from the very beginning, fueled by a passion for innovative approaches that break away from business-as-usual, benefiting us all." - Sandra Decasper, Founder & CEO, SD Terra Consulting, Guatemala & The SustainabilityX® Magazine Global 50 Women In Sustainability Awards™ 2024 (#SustXGlobal50) Awardee
Sandra Decasper is a prominent figure in sustainable development, leveraging over a decade of expertise across Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific to address critical environmental and social challenges. As the founder of SD Terra Consulting, Sandra offers bespoke advisory services on ESG, net zero strategies, climate action, and energy transition, working with businesses, governments, and international organizations to develop impactful, regionally tailored sustainability solutions. Her career is marked by a deep understanding of complex global issues, evidenced by her leadership on multi-year, multi-country projects and her exceptional skill in stakeholder engagement and strategic planning.
With a Master’s degree in Global Ecology and Sustainable Development, Sandra’s academic foundation is complemented by practical experience in key sustainability topics such as energy efficiency, green building, water management, waste reduction, and climate change mitigation. She has also collaborated on pivotal projects with UN agencies and NGOs, navigating diverse cultural and regulatory landscapes to achieve tangible outcomes in responsible tourism, plastics reduction, and human rights advocacy. Sandra’s passion for sustainable development is equally evident in her contributions to executive education programs at prestigious institutions like the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, where she has co-created curricula and trained future sustainability leaders.
Sandra’s leadership style is driven by her philosophy of bold, decisive action rooted in collaboration and empathy. She believes in empowering others by fostering an environment where unique talents and perspectives are valued, inspiring her teams to make impactful decisions that drive sustainable progress. Her transformative approach is exemplified by projects such as the ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Recovery Plan, where she brought together government bodies, private sectors, and local communities to create a blueprint for resilient, sustainable tourism infrastructure. This work has underscored her ability to turn ambitious goals into concrete actions, even in the face of initial resistance.
This award is both a personal and professional milestone for Sandra, validating her commitment to sustainability and expanding her network among other female leaders in the field. For SD Terra Consulting, the recognition reinforces the company’s influence in the global sustainability arena, proving that even as an SME, it can make a substantial impact. Sandra envisions a future where gender equity and inclusive leadership are integral to sustainability, advocating for collaborative, circular approaches that align with women’s unique strengths. Her dedication and innovative spirit continue to inspire the industry, demonstrating that with bold leadership, transformative change is possible.
The SustainabilityX® Magazine Global 50 Women In Sustainability Awards™ 2024
The SustainabilityX® Magazine proudly presents its third edition of the Global 50 Women In Sustainability Awards™ for 2024. This annual recognition celebrates extraordinary female leaders who embrace boldness in their pursuit of groundbreaking sustainability initiatives, reshaping industries, and driving transformative change towards a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future.
This year also marks a broader strategic mission expansion for The SustainabilityX® Magazine, with a stronger focus on aligning with the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) in addition to the original foundation of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This evolutionary expansion reflects the magazine’s ongoing commitment to advancing women's leadership in sustainability while championing social equity, environmental stewardship, and inclusive growth.
“Empowering women to lead in sustainability is at the heart of our mission,” says Supriya Verma, founder of The SustainabilityX® Magazine and one of Corporate Knights' Canada’s Top 30 Under 30 in Sustainability Leadership and one of The Peak's Emerging Leaders. “These trailblazers are breaking barriers and redefining what sustainable leadership looks like—showing that it’s about more than policies and practices, but also about social justice, economic resilience, and a regenerative future.”
Rooted in the magazine's guiding pillars of environmental protection, economic prosperity, social inclusion, and ethical governance, The SustainabilityX® Magazine's Global 50 Women In Sustainability Awards™ showcases women from all sectors, industries, and regions, igniting crucial conversations on the intersection of gender equality and sustainable development.
Amidst global challenges and uncertainties, this year’s awards highlight the critical role of women in steering the world towards a more resilient, equitable future. With a continued digital format, the awards amplify voices across borders, bridging the gap between global sustainability efforts and local impact.
As Verma states, “The future of sustainability hinges on bold, inclusive leadership, and these women exemplify the courage and vision needed to transform our world. The SustainabilityX® Magazine remains steadfast in our mission to celebrate and elevate those who are shaping a future where every voice counts and every effort contributes to a thriving, sustainable world.”
View the full list: The SustainabilityX® Magazine Global 50 Women In Sustainability Awards 2024
Read the full press release: The SustainabilityX® Magazine Announces 3rd Annual Global 50 Women In Sustainability Awards™ Under the Theme "Embrace Boldness"
About The SustainabilityX® Magazine
The SustainabilityX® Magazine is an award-winning, digital, female-founded, and female-led non-profit initiative bringing the environment and economy together for a sustainable future through dialogue, and now transforming the environment and economy for a sustainable future through the power of women's leadership. Founded on May 8, 2016, and inspired by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals by Canada's Top 30 Under 30 in Sustainability Leadership awardee, Supriya Verma, the digital media initiative focuses on approaching the world's most pressing challenges with a holistic, integrated, systems-based perspective as opposed to the traditional and ineffective siloed approach with a single lens on interdisciplinary topics like climate and energy. This initiative ultimately seeks to explore how to effectively bring the environment and economy together through intellectual, insightful dialogue and thought-provoking discussion amongst individuals across sectors taking an interdisciplinary and integrated approach to untangling the intricate web of sustainability while championing women's leadership in sustainability.
The SustainabilityX® Magazine is built upon the four foundational pillars of sustainability: Environmental Stewardship, which emphasizes the importance of improving environmental health; Economic Prosperity, which promotes sustainable economic growth that transcends traditional capitalist models; Social Inclusion, which focuses on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) for BIPOC, LGBTQ, and other marginalized or vulnerable communities; and Just Governance, which highlights responsible leadership, the equal application of the rule of law, and the creation of fair systems for all.
As we expand our mission to align with the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs), we continue to explore the diverse and interconnected factors that influence sustainability. By recognizing how these elements interact across local, national, and international levels, we aim to accelerate progress toward sustainability goals. In essence, this aligns with The SustainabilityX® Magazine's vision of integrating environmental and economic progress for a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future through thoughtful dialogue.
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