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Hello, I'm Ross Mitchell.

I’m a sustainability and ESG executive with over 25 years of global experience leading environmental​,​ social​,​ and HSSE strategy across energy​,​ mining​,​ forestry​,​ and carbon portfolios. As Founder of Verdensure Inc.​,​ I help organizations design credible ESG systems that connect governance​,​ performance​,​ and impact. My work bridges strategy and implementation​,​ from due diligence and disclosure readiness to risk management and stakeholder trust. Previously​,​ I led Shell’s global HSSE framework for Nature-Based Solutions and served as VP HSSE & Community Engagement at Imperative Global. I’m passionate about turning sustainability ambition into measurable business value.

Details

  • Professional CategoryCompliance & Risk Management
  • Location
  • Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
  • Seniority LevelExecutive
  • Consulting Rate (Hourly)150

Headline

Fractional Chief Sustainability Officer | ESG Strategy, Risk, and Governance | Turning Sustainability into Measurable Business Value

Experience

Founder & Principal Consultant

Relevant/Notable employerVerdensure Inc.August 2025 - CurrentProvide strategic ESG, sustainability, and HSSE advisory to corporates, investors, and financial institutions. Lead due diligence and risk assessments aligned with IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles. Develop frameworks for disclosure, stakeholder engagement, and climate governance.

Vice President, HSSE & Community Engagement

Relevant/Notable employerImperative Global Inc.October 2023 - August 2025Developed and implemented ESG and HSSE frameworks for a $200M carbon and agriculture investment portfolio. Oversaw regional teams in Peru, India, and South Africa. Aligned Verra CCB safeguards and benefit-sharing mechanisms with investor performance metrics.

Global HSSE Manager, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)

Relevant/Notable employerShell InternationalAugust 2019 - September 2023Established Shell’s global ESG and HSSE systems for 30+ nature-based sites, achieving zero major incidents. Oversaw high-risk operations and assurance reviews across Canada, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Managed a global team delivering resilience programs and leadership training.

Senior HSSE & Social Performance Lead

Relevant/Notable employerShell InternationalJanuary 2014 - July 2019Directed ESG and social due diligence for multi-billion-dollar transactions in renewables and upstream portfolios. Led assurance audits and developed engagement strategies that improved social trust and governance.

Principal Consultant

Environmental Resources Management (ERM)March 2011 - December 2013Led Environmental and Social Impact Assessments for mining and infrastructure investments in Canada, Peru, Nicaragua, Suriname, Alaska, Panama, and Poland.

Senior Consultant

Golder AssociatesJuly 2008 - March 2011Led Environmental and Social Impact Assessments for mining and infrastructure investments in Canada, Peru, and Panama.

Senior Environmental Sociologist

StantecSeptember 2006 - June 2008Directed large-scale socio-environmental assessments, managing multi-disciplinary teams of 20+ specialists across biology, agriculture, and land use, significantly enhancing client satisfaction with quality of deliverables. Led federal and provincial EIAs across Alberta and Ontario, including a high-profile energy infrastructure project for Hydro One—a 180 km transmission corridor expansion from Bruce Nuclear to Milton, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.

Environmental Sociologist

Alberta Innovates (formerly Alberta Research Council)October 2003 - September 2006• Co-led a landmark Canadian-funded environmental governance initiative in Paraguay’s Mbaracayú UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, benefiting 30k+ residents through participatory land use planning. • Led a groundbreaking study on Rural Sociological Barriers to Adopting Best Management Practices in Alberta, managing a cross-cultural team and presenting results across Canada. (first study of its kind in Alberta) • Developed innovative land use modelling using socio-economic indicators, forming strategic collaborations with academia, Indigenous groups, industry, and government stakeholders

Industry

  • Construction
  • Education
  • Farming, Ranching, Forestry
  • Manufacturing
  • Oil, Gas, and Mining
  • Professional Services

Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover

Canada: Ontario
South Africa
Peru
Mexico
United States
Brazil
Netherlands
Spain
Ghana
Indonesia
Philippines
Australia
Panama
Paraguay

Language(s)

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

University of Alberta

DoctorateEnvironmental SociologySeptember 2000 - June 2005

University of Guelph

MastersRural Planning & Development (International) -

University of Alberta

DegreeForestry (Distinction) -

Professional Membership / Certification

ESG & Sustainable Finance Masterclass, Ghana (2025) NEBOSH Health & Safety Leadership Excellence (in progress)

Your Skills

ESG StrategySustainability GovernanceRisk ManagementClimate & Carbon FinanceSustainable InvestmentHSSE LeadershipImpact AssessmentNature-Based SolutionsCorporate StrategySocial Performance

Professional Interests

I’m passionate about advancing credible sustainability through strategy, governance, and impact. My interests include ESG integration, climate resilience, ethical leadership, and nature-based solutions that create measurable value for business and society. I’m especially drawn to projects that align environmental performance with stakeholder trust, investment readiness, and long-term resilience.

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  • Career Opportunities
  • Providing Services based on my Expertise
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