Diego Soto Garcia

Senior Project Consultant, ESG Advisory, Stantec

Diego Soto is a Senior Sustainability Consultant and Sustainable Finance Lead in Stantec’s Sustainability Advisory Services team. With extensive expertise in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters, he advises multilateral development banks, project sponsors, private equity funds, and financial institutions on integrating sustainability into their operational processes, business practices, and projects.

Specializing in sustainable finance and decarbonization strategies, Diego partners with clients to embed sustainability into corporate strategies, risk management frameworks, and financing decisions across diverse sectors and regions. He excels in transforming sustainability ambitions into actionable strategies that align with stakeholder priorities, address climate challenges, and create long-term value and resilience.

Diego’s experience includes developing sustainability frameworks, conducting environmental and social due diligence assessments aligned with international standards, and designing environmental and social management systems. He has also led comprehensive environmental and social impact assessments to support responsible project development.

In addition, Diego has played a pivotal role in environmental and social monitoring, ensuring project compliance with lender requirements. His work involves developing detailed monitoring protocols, conducting site visits, and preparing comprehensive reports. As a social expert, Diego offers deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, labor policies, community investment, and human rights risk assessments, adhering to international standards and best practices.