MILAGROS CORNEJO
Sustainability & ESG Leader
Summary
Communicator for development with 8+ years driving environmental, social, and governance impact across energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. Recognized for designing transformative sustainability strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and securing multimillion-dollar financing for high-impact projects. Proven ability to navigate complex cultural contexts, build stakeholder trust, and deliver innovative solutions that align business growth with ESG standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sustainability Specialist
ISA Energy
06.2020 - Current
- Spearheaded sustainability strategy design, achieving an SQS2 “very good” rating by Moody's and enabling a $76M sustainable loan for energy transmission projects.
- Directed a portfolio of 5 projects (rural electrification, sustainable agriculture, carbon offsetting, circular economy), impacting 100,000+ people across 21 regions and securing $425K in financing.
- Strengthened compliance and sustainable reporting in CAPEX and OPEX design and implementation, reducing financial risk exposure by $10M (60%).
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainable practices into daily operations, generating $3M in cost savings.
Community Relations Analyst
Amance Consortium
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Supervised community relations team, ensuring stakeholder engagement with local communities.
- Tracked team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Designed compliance programs for the Environmental Impact Study Modification of the Lima Airport Expansion Project.
Social Specialist
Social Capital Group
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Led stakeholder engagement across 5 rural communities, managing $5M budget with a 90% participation rate in priority projects.
- Advised mining client on complex land negotiations, securing agreement to expand operations.
- Developed corporate social performance indicators, improving governance practices for energy and mining clients.
Projects Assistant
Social Capital Group
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Managed community engagement for 66 rural communities, directing $26M budget with 95% participation rate.
- Implemented IFC-compliant social management system for Peru's first underground metro, enabling successful lender approval.
- Provided technical support to project stakeholders to help meet project objectives.
Education
Emerging Leaders Programme
London School of Economics And Political Science
08-2022
Circular Economy & Sustainability Management Programme
Cambridge Judge Business School
05.2001 -
Integrated Management of Territorial Economic Development
Inter-American Institute For Social Economic Development
07-2021
Social Responsibility Diploma
Tecnológico De Monterrey – TEC
08-2020
Negotiation & Conflict Management Diploma -
EADA Business School & CENTRUM PUCP
11-2018
Skills
Strategic planning
Sustainable finance
Sustainability reporting
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
CSR
Conflict resolution
Negotiation
Cross-functional collaboration
Team building and leadership
Accomplishments
- Santander Women Scholarship Awardee – Emerging Leaders Programme
- 15+ national awards for sustainability projects, recognizing leadership and innovation
- Jury member for sustainable innovation competitions, Peruvian universities and schools
Additional Information
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) – BASc in Communications: Communication for Development | 2016 | GPA: 16.59/20, Professional title: Very good
Timeline
Sustainability Specialist
ISA Energy
06.2020 - Current
Community Relations Analyst
Amance Consortium
07.2019 - 09.2019
Social Specialist
Social Capital Group
07.2018 - 07.2019
Projects Assistant
Social Capital Group
11.2016 - 06.2018
Circular Economy & Sustainability Management Programme
Cambridge Judge Business School
05.2001 -
Emerging Leaders Programme
London School of Economics And Political Science
Integrated Management of Territorial Economic Development
Inter-American Institute For Social Economic Development
Social Responsibility Diploma
Tecnológico De Monterrey – TEC
Negotiation & Conflict Management Diploma -
EADA Business School & CENTRUM PUCP
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