Martin Cortina

Martin M Garcia Urtiaga Cortina is an experienced sustainable business practitioner with a focus on organizational performance, with over fourteen years of experience in sustainability and ten years in project management.

He holds a Master of Science in Sustainability Management from Columbia University in the City of New York, a Certificate in Sustainable Design and Construction from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the same university.

With expertise in corporate sustainability, ESG reporting, impact investing, and renewable energy solutions in the US and Latin America, Martin has a proven track record of market penetration, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable strategy implementations.

He is known for his skillful communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a passion for environmental preservation, sustainable business practices, and low carbon economic growth strategies.

Martin believes that sustainable living stems from thoughtful intelligent design, emphasizing the importance of incorporating human behavioral components in sustainable solutions.

Throughout his career, Martin M Garcia Urtiaga Cortina has held prominent positions such as Director of Finance and Operations at Energyza Energy, Senior Sustainability Manager at Cinépolis, and Engineer Associate & LEED Manager for Latin America at Starbucks.

He has also been involved with Realismo Mágico en México as a Virtual Communications Coordinator and co-founded Te lo vendemos, focusing on business development and web design.

His educational background, professional experience, and commitment to sustainability showcase his dedication to driving positive financial, social, and environmental impacts through sustainable business practices.