About
Verability
Our U.S. and Brazil-based team brings decades of experience-based insights developed at global corporations, sustainability benchmarks, and institutional investors.
Sonal Mahida
Founder and Executive Director, Verability
20+ years of senior-level experience in sustainability and responsible investing
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Recognized industry thought leader and commentator (Bloomberg, CFA Institute, New York Times)
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Extensive experience engaging with board committees and executive management
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MBA in finance
Responsible investing pioneer
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First head of North America for the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
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TIAA-CREF’s first governance team member dedicated to environmental and social issues
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Co-authored a PRI guidance on responsible investing implementation
Corporate sustainability leader
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Former head of CDP USA
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Senior EHS analyst at Hess Corporation
Carolina Perlingiere
Director of Sustainability Strategy and Reporting, Verability
15+years in corporate sustainability and responsible investing roles
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Co-founded Rio Ethical Fashion, the largest international forum on fashion and sustainability in Latin America
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MPA from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and MPP from the National University of Singapore
Corporate sustainability expert
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Finance and climate change positions at global mining major Vale S.A. in Brazil
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Client Engagement Manager at the United Nations Global Compact (NY)
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Consulting role within the Global Compact Brazil network
Responsible investing
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Project Manager at Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), North America
Languages
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English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French
Valeria Aguilar
Analyst, Verability
Experience in sustainability reporting, ESG integration tools, and regulatory analysis
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Delivered multiple projects at Verability focused on PRI, CDP, TCFD reporting frameworks and ESG tool development
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Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs with a minor in Business from Northeastern University
Responsible investing and biodiversity focus
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Supported Wellington Management Company in developing internal processes on biodiversity and modern slavery
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Conducted research on climate financing at the United Nations in Geneva and on public health with Global Health Corps
Languages
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English, Spanish, and French