José Tiago Gonçalves de Sousa

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 & Sustainable Development Policies · Jan 2024

Skills

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

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.