José Tiago Gonçalves de Sousa

Sustainability & ESG Strategy Professional · PhD Candidate

Mindelo, São Vicente, Cabo Verde

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🎓 PhD in Climate Change & Sustainable Development Policies at University of Lisbon & NOVA FCT · Graduating 2027

About

Strategic sustainability and ESG professional with experience in climate policy, sustainable finance, and ESG governance integration. Combines financial analysis with sustainability reporting to support regulatory alignment, resilience, and measurable ESG performance improvements.

Experience

ESG & Sustainability Consultant

Portugal

Jan 2025 – Present
ESG Officer

TLG Global

Nov 2025 – Feb 2026
Financial Analyst

FinTrU

Feb 2023 – Dec 2023
Chief Sustainability Officer

University of Porto – School of Economics and Management

Oct 2020 – Apr 2022

Education

Master’s Degree in Finance

University of Porto

Finance · Jan 2017 – Dec 2020
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

University of Porto

Economics · Jan 2014 – Dec 2017
PhD in Climate Change & Sustainable Development Policies

University of Lisbon & NOVA FCT

Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies · Jan 2024

Skills

<3 months

Project Management Financial Analysis Strategic Planning Climate Change Policy Sustainability Reporting Non-Violent Communication European Union Policy Frameworks

Courses & certifications

Sustainability Specialist · LIBRE Foundation · 2026
Investment Operations Certificate · The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment · 2023

🏆 Achievements & awards

Prémio Voluntário Universidade do Porto

Volunteering recognition, two consecutive awards.
Prémio Cidadania Ativa

Civic and sustainability leadership award.

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