Michelle de Cordova has over 25 years’ experience in sustainability, including over 15 years in responsible investment. As Principal at de Cordova Consulting Inc., she helps investors develop effective responsible investment approaches and companies develop sustainability strategies that focus on impact and value and respond to capital markets expectations. Previously, she was Principal at ESG Global Advisors, Director of Corporate Engagement and Public Policy at NEI Investments, a staff member and consultant to international environment and social development NGOs, and a diplomat. She is on the faculty at Impact United Academy, sits on the Investment Committees for the United Church of Canada Foundation and Treasury Fund and is a 2020 Clean50 Honouree for leadership in sustainable finance.