About Us
Learn about our story and meet the team behind SURECO
OUR STORY
After a large trajectory working at the Green Climate Fund, Jessica Jacob, the CEO and founder of SURECO & Partners, was convinced about the need to create a vast network of Latin American & Caribbean professionals and opening opportunities to youth with the same objective: To offer the best quality services to undertake sustainable solutions that transform the region and our communities.
The importance of understanding the local context and entities is a priority.
SURECO & Partners acts locally to contribute to the global Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on climate change, gender inclusiveness, and opening opportunities to the youth and vulnerable communities.
For SURECO, success is measured according to the results and impacts each project represents to a nation, institution, community, among others.
Nothing is as powerful as generating long-lasting paradigm shifting solutions.
2019
The dream begins
SURECO & Partners is legally constituted in Panama.
2021
Take off
SURECO & Partners starts its operations and is awarded projects in the Argentina, Colombia, Nicaragua, USA, among others.
Multiple UN agencies, governements, and private entities start to knock the door...
The intership program begins...
2022
Sky-rocket
Promptly, public and private entities start to realize SURECO's results and big steps are taking towards paradigm-shifting projects.
Through strategic planning and fruitful partnerships, the firm has organically grown to be a reference partner for the region.
Up to date, SURECO & Partners has signed contracts awarded for more than 1 million USD with clients such as the World Bank, United Nations, ALIDE, and GIZ, among others.
Second intership program in partnership with GFLAC's youth climate finance program.
2023
Soaring to new heights
Having worked in 90% of the countries in our region, we have not just expanded our reach, but have left a lasting impact.
Reflecting on the milestones of the past years, we have defined the institutional policies and strategic plan for the next few years. Also, our team has grown organically and purposefully, opening new areas.
We opened our third and fourth intership program and have improved our processes for newbies.
BOARD MEMBERS
We are governed by first-level professionals in the field of sustainable finance that enlight the principles and guideliness that are reflected in SURECO & Partners.
Unpaid position
Former General Secretary
Latin American Federationof Banks-FELABAN
Lawyer Universidad Javeriana
Researcher in Financial Law
Unpaid position
Presidential candidate
Dominican Republic
Attorney general Former
Minister of the Environment
Unpaid position
Unpaid position
Unpaid position
Chief Executive Officer
Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
SIF Capital
Board Member
SADC Development Finance Resource Center
Unpaid position
Past Principal Director, Climate Change Division
Government of Jamaica
Regional Director
Caribbean Women in Leadership
Director
Recycling Partners of Jamaica
Independent
Climate Change & Environmental Expert
MSc Environmental Science
Wageningen Agricultural University
Honorary Doctorate of Laws in Humanities
Unpaid position
Former Deputy Managing Director National Bank for Agriculture and rural Development (NABARD)
Director of Bankers
Institute of Rural Development (BIRD)
Chairman
Samaaru Finance Pvt Ltd
Member of the Governing Board
College of Agricultural Banking, Reserve Bank of India
Specialist in climate finance, rural finance and infrastructure
Indepente
Unpaid position
Representative Partner
Founder. Green Transformation Lab
Deputy Director
Seoul National University
Strategic Planning and ICT Project Manager
Green Climate Fund
President
Fusion Consulting, Inc.
Unpaid position
PhD Research, International Economic Development
East China Normal University
PhD International Economics and MALD Fletcher School, Boston.
MS Mechanical Engineering
Tufts University, Boston and from INSA Lyon, France
Executive Recruiter
Russell Reynolds Paris Associates
Commercial Attaché
French Embassy in Abu Dhabi
Sailed around Cape Horn
Whitbread Race around the World, 1977
Unpaid position
Unpaid position
Unpaid position
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Unpaid position
Founder of MIBANCO
Executive director: PROFONANPE
Master in Development Sociology: University of Paris I, Pantheon - Sorbonne, France Institut d'Etudes Economiques et Sociales (IEDES)
Master in Agricultural Development: University of Paris I, Pantheon - Sorbonne, France Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)
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Unpaid position
Unpaid position
Fund Manager Advisor: International Climate Finance Accelerator (ICFA)
Invesment Committee Member: Nyala Venture
Managing Director: One Planet Ventures, LLC
Investment Committee Member, Helenos Fund: Inpulse Investment Manager
Non Executive Director: Just Share SA and Shared Assets
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Unpaid position
Former Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia
Director of the "Instituto de Hidrología, Meteorología y Estudios Ambientales" (IDEAM)
Geologist from the "Universidad Industrial de Santander" in Bucaramanga
Media Specialist from the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá
TEAM
Our consultants live and work in the communities they serve, providing better solutions for capacity building, sustainable activities, project implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
Former LAC Regional Manager
GCF
Social and Environmental
Director
Findeter
Coordinator of Latin America and Africa
UNEP
Broker
Viel Tradition
Product Development
HSBC
Development Analyst
Instituto Elcano Royal / Center for Environmental and Social Studies (CEAMSO)
Graduated in International Relations & Communication
Comillas, USYD, KU Leuven
Environmental Consultant
FAO, GIZ, UNICEF, COSUDE.
Environmental Technical Analyst Autonomous Municipal Government
Water quality technician
Ministry of Environment and Water of Bolivia.
Environmental and GIS Responsible
NGO Kurmi ADSI
Former Vice President
Scientific Society of Students of
Former Research Assistant
VLIR-UOS
Environmental Engineer
UCB Cochabamba Regional
Commercial Advisor
Independent
Management Control Analyst
RCI Bank
Administration and Finance Area Coordinator
Internacional RS S.A.
Environmental Activist - Volunteer EcoHouse Argentina
Degree in Business Administration Argentine Business University
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Legal consultant, researcher and Project Management
WECH SAS
Master Degree Sustainability
ICESI
Lawyer
PUJ
Co-founder
InnovaBosque
Forestry Specialist
Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition -Ecuador
Forest governance specialist
REM - Ecuador
Biotechnology Engineer
ESPE - Ecuador
Master in Conservation Biology
PUCE - Ecuador
Legal Representative
Ambiente Sostenible AMBSOS S.A.S.
Member of the Steering Committee
Colectivo Somos Ambiente EcEnvironmental
Analyst for Programs and Products
Banco de Desarrollo del Ecuador Environmental Consultant
Accredited by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition
Environmental Engineer
Universidad Politécnica Salesiana
Environmental Specialist for Environmental Impact Assessment Studies Alkamari S.R.L.
Environmental Consultant
Accredited by the Ministry of Environment and Water
Renewable Energy and Occupational Safety Specialist
Environmental Engineer
Military School of Engineering EMI
Climate Change Mitigation Project Coordinator
Ecoamet
Environmental Specialist
Metropolitan Municipality of Lima
Coordinator of Sustainability and Climate Change Projects
Deuman
Environmental Engineer
Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina
Regional Finance Coordinator IAAS América
National Finance Coordinator LCOY Ecuador 2023
Environmental Engineer Escuela Politécnica Nacional
Economist in Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Change: ECLAC and UNIDO.
She is a consultant specializing in climate change and the environment with extensive experience in scenario analysis and evaluation of environmental impacts in Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Change.
Master in Economics
Research Assistant in Industry and Competitiveness Group.
Research assistant Institute of Work and Society Studies
National Bank for Economic and Social Development - BNDES
Member of the Board of Directors
International Bank
Board of Directors
Insurance Company Columna S.A.
Founder and General Director
Talento Consulting
Consulting Partner
Parker Randall Guatemala, S.A.
Partner
HVC Kapital in the management of investment funds.
Master in Financial Administration
UMG
Consultant
UN Women Guatemala
Vice Minister of Development of MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises)
Ministry of Economy of Guatemala
Law for the economic empowerment of women
Creation of the Women's Entrepreneurship
Unit. Implementation of public policy on equal opportunities for women
Designed and implemented Environmental and Social Risk Management Systems (SARAS) in financial institutions
Financial Bank (Peru), Pacífico Savings and Loan Cooperative (Peru), Bolivarian Bank (Ecuador), EXITUS Capital (Mexico), EDPYME Credit Access (Peru), Western Financial (Mexico) and FINAGRO (Colombia)
Specialist in Economic Management Metal Mechanics Varona Company
Former Auditor
Popular Bank of Savings (BPA) and Bank of Credit and Commerce (BANDEC)
Master's Degree in Business Administration and a Diploma in Banking Management
Center for Business Studies of the Marta Abreu de las Villas Central University
Project Management Technician: Instituto Desarrollo Paraguay
Former Technical Studies Assistant Superintendence of Insurance
Central Bank of Paraguay
Former Assistant National Accounts of the Department of Statistics of the Real Sector
Central Bank of Paraguay
Economist
National University of Asuncion
Climate Change Specialist Consultant Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)
Former General Director of Monitoring and Coordination
Ministry of Development Planning Bolivia
Former National Coordinator for the elaboration of the final document for GEF
FAO
Doctor in Economics
Activities Coordinator EEIST International Research Consortium
Research Coordinator Brazil No Climate Center (CBC)
Instructor Brazilian Institute of Environment
Research Coordinator UNDP.
Former Minister
Technical Secretariat for Economic and Social Development Planning of Paraguay
Former Director of Think Tank
Development Institute
PhD in Economics
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Former Senior Economist
World Bank (Washington, DC - USA)
Doctor in Economics
Specialist in Agricultural Research Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) of Ecuador
Consultant Universidad Santo Tomás de Chile, FAO
Former Presidential Commissioner for Social Protection
Honduran Institute of Social Security
Former Insurance and Pension Specialist BCIE
Former Head of the Actuarial Division National Commission of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions.
Master in Public Administration
Consultant Colombian Catholic Church, local NGOs, UNDP, UNODC, local universities, GGGI, Rain Forest Alliance
Former Accreditation Panel Member
Green Climate Fund
Former Corporate Vice President Financial Group FICOHSA
Master's Degree in International Business
University of South Carolina, Columbia
PAST INTERNS
Sureco is proud to grant laboral opportunities to young visionares that are committed with the environment.
Graduated in Psychology from UCB
Experience in team management, with a focus on cultivating harmonious work environments through empathy and effective communication.
Volunteer for social commitment, supporting individuals in vulnerable situations, reinforcing commitment to community development.
Climate/sustainable finance analyst
Banco de Desarrollo del Ecuador B.P.
Master in Biodiversity and Climate Change
Universidad Tecnológica Indoamérica
Engineer in Geographic Sciences and Sustainable Development with a mention in Territorial Planning
Universidad Católica del Ecuador
Environmental Consultant
FUNPROCH
Master in Biology, specialization, Ecology and Conservation
Eötvös Loránd University
Environmental Engineer
Escuela Politécnica Nacional
Environmental Quality Analyst
Insideo
Environmental Assistant
Metropolitan Municipality of Lima
Intern
Climate Negotiators Programme - Ministry of Environment Peru
Diploma in Activism and Socio-environmental Policy
Universidad de Buenos Aires
Environmental Engineer
National Agrarian University La Molina
Technical Assistance in Climate Change and Sustainability
Ministry of Environment Peru
Environmental Engineer
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Intern U.S. Forest Service
Founder Climáticas
Msc st. in Economics and Law of Climate Change FLACSO Argentina
Lawyer Universidad César Vallejo
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Sustainability and Corporate Climate Change Consultant
Environmental Management Specialist
UPTC
Environmental engineer
Universidad el Bosque
Project Management Technician Development Institute/USAID/PY
Research Assistant
National University of Asuncion
Economist
National University of Asuncion
Consultant in Sustainable Finance and Socio-environmental Issues
Independent
Professional in Environmental Sciences
University UDCA 2020
Environmental Analysis Technologist
University UDCA 2018
Environmental Management Specialist
Director of Sustainability and Agroecological Agriculture
MBA
Central American University
B.Sc. in Environmental Chemistry
Central American University
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Master in Economics, Development and Climate Change
Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center -CATIE
Bachelor Science B.S in Economics and Management
Université Grenoble Alpes
Bachelor Science B.S in Economics
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
President
Social Good Peru
Chapter Leader
Citizens' Climate International
Bachelor's Degree in Communication
University of Lima
Grants Acquisitions and Management Professional Volunteer Management
World Vision
Former Innovation Lab Volunteer
Thinkia-UNDP
Economist
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
Former Representation of the Bulgarian delegation
National High School Model of United Nations
Double Degree in Law and International Relations
University of Navarra
Innovation Catalyst
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Ecuador
Former Extern, Marine Conservation Research
The Nature Conservancy | National Geographic Society | Paragon One
BSc in Earth and Space Science
UNAM
Former GIS Environmental Professional: Geoestudio
Former Junior Researcher
Francisco José de Caldas District University
Environmental Engineer
Francisco José de Caldas District University
Former Responsible Purchasing Audit (Social Service)
The Port of Liverpool
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental EngineeringUniversidad Anáhuac México Norte
Former Lawyer
Blanco and Degiovanni Attorneys & Consultants
Former Member of the legal consultancy Universidad Sergio Arboleda
Lawyer
Sergio Arboleda University
Former Climate Change and Natural Resources Intern
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture - IICA
Former Project Assistant
Andean Grain Company S.A.C.
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Ecology Orientation
UNALM
Former E&S Monitoring and Evaluation Contractor
Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI)
Former Environmental Analyst
Municipal Integrated Risk Management Unit/ AMDC
Bachelor's Degree in Forestry Engineeringt
UNACIFOR
Former Logistics and organization of the event
Youth Speak Festival
Pursuing a bachelor's degree in audiovisual communication
Interamerican University of Panama
Former Volunteer
Wild Sun Rescue Center
Former Cash Manager Assistant Click&Boat
Mathematics and Informatics Applied to Management
La Sorbonne
OUR PARTNERS
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OUR POLICIES
Code of good corporate governance and consolidation of management policies
This document reflects our principles and practices that promote responsible decision-making and sustainable success.
With the objective of improving customer relationships, promoting human talent management, maintaining high quality standards, ensuring effective communication, and promoting sustainability in all its operations, SURECO & Partners has established four management policies.
Policy I: Human talent management
Our mission is to attract, retain and develop S&P employees, consultants and practitioners.
Click below to see our guidelines for action that allow for the promotion and maintenance of environments and dynamics where people can develop their professional and human potential.
Policy II: Customer relations
We aim to maintain a professional, strategic and transparent relationship with our clients.
Click below to see our guidelines to guarantee customer satisfaction, institutional strengthening and the development of long-term business relationships.
Policy III: Information and communications
Our purpose is to foster an assertive relationship and increase knowledge among our stakeholders.
Click below to see our guidelines for action to promote the participation and commitment of our teams, strengthen our identity and demonstrate our added value to sustainability and our society.
Policy IV: Sustainability
We are committed to a sustainable future, and our operational frameworks align with it.
Click below to see our framework for action on ESG principles, integrating sustainability into all the company's decisions, processes and services.
ANNUAL REPORTS
2022 Annual Report
This report is a testament to a year of remarkable growth and impactful partnerships. In 2022, we've made significant strides in delivering results that matter, solidifying our reputation as a trusted advisor in the region. In this report, we delve into the details of our achievements, including our team growth and first million USD in operations, highlighting the transformative impact of our work and laying the groundwork for continued success in the future. Join us on this journey of excellence and innovation!
2023 Annual Report
Last years' report encapsulates the unparalleled reach and enduring impact. With a presence in 90% of our region's countries, our consultancy firm has not only expanded its footprint but has also shaped institutional policies and strategic plans for the future. In tandem, our team has grown purposefully, fostering new areas of expertise while launching our third and fourth internship programs. Within these pages, discover the transformative outcomes of our work, as we continue to make a lasting difference in the climate finance consultancy landscape.