Berenice Valencia Flores
Mexico City
Summary
With a proven track record at AXA Mexico and , I've excelled in establishing global sustainability practices and enhancing corporate responsibility frameworks. My expertise spans from sustainability governance to corporate responsibility, underpinned by a strong ability to adapt and learn. I've successfully improved ESG due diligence on procurement for 27 countries and spearheaded impactful corporate foundations, demonstrating both strategic vision and a commitment to innovation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainability Procurement Officer for AXA Group
AXA Group/GO
Paris
09.2024 - Current
- Established and improved global (27 entities) sustainability practices for suppliers of General Goods and Services through Sustainability Procurement Guidelines.
- Implemented a global Due Diligence Process on ESG in regard to European regulation: CSRD, CS3D, Modern Slavery, Digital Accessibility.
- Drafted and negotiated sustainability clauses, RFP grids, reports, codes of ethics and standards.
- Responsible for inclusive and innovative spending at a group level.
Head of Sustainability and Foundation
AXA Mexico
Mexico City
07.2022 - Current
- Served as Executive Director of AXA Mexico Foundation managing 19 value-added projects on Health, Social Art, Climate Change, Safe Mobility and Emergency Response.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive Corporate Responsibility (CR) strategy in line with business priorities and public policy objectives.
- Complied with AXA´s Group CR and Sustainability strategy for Mexico such as Sustainability Governance, Sustainability Index, Environmental Report (energy usage, waste generation and recycling), Community Investment Survey, Sustainable Investments Goals, Sustainable Risk Analysis (TCFD-TNFD/IFSR) and Procurement Policies (Ecovadis)
- Developed sustainability underwriting initiatives in collaboration with other national and international professionals.
Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility Deputy
AXA Mexico
Mexico City
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Built and strengthened industry partnerships to improve product placements and reduce accident incidence and costs.
- Lobbied with chambers of commerce for Environment, Health, and P&C.
- Lead corporate responsibility initiatives through AXA Mexico Foundation such as Hacer para Nacer (initiative to prevent/reduce mortality of newborns in vulnerable areas), Union Hidalgo (building back better / inclusive earthquake insurance protection after 2017), Vida para Nosotras (inclusive L&S protection where revenues are used for mammograms to increase preventive diagnosis).
- Designed and implemented Corporate Volunteer Program for AXA Mexico employees (reforestation, climate change, and biodiversity awareness).
- Coordinated Sustainability and environmental reporting according with AXA Standards.
Adviser on Policy Issues and Risk Analysis
Head of the Office, Mexican Ministry of Public Education
Mexico City
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Delivered risk analysis counseling decision makers to attend unions, universities and advocacy groups.
- Provided all-purpose quantitative and qualitative research for major political actors.
- Developed educational public policies for marginalized populations based on national and international goals.
Social Communication Director of Higher Education
Ministry of Public Education
Mexico City
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed internal and external communications in crisis situations.
- Identified press opportunities and developed high level contents to be disseminated via social media, websites, newsletters, press releases and any other distribution channel.
- Created and implemented internal and external communication plans to establish consistent and timely messaging.
- Developed and executed comprehensive communications strategies to increase awareness and engagement.
- Established and managed relationships with key media contacts to determine optimal coverage of company initiatives.
Political Analyst Deputy Director
Mexican Presidency Staff
Mexico City
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Identified trends in Mexican policies and economics to assist Government with key decision making.
- Analyze on political issues to highlight policies and sway opinion.
- Isolated research topics of interest and devised well-coordinated studies employing qualitative and quantitative techniques.
- Delivered political subject matter expertise to government representatives and civic officials.
Director for International Academic Cooperation
Institute for Social Security for State Workers (ISSSTE)
Mexico City
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Strengthening bonds between ISSSTE and international agencies or universities in order to train state workers in health and social security issues.
- Organized international conferences, seminars and workshops.
Education
Diploma - Sustainable Finance
ITAM
Mexico CityDiploma - Public Health
National Institute For Public Health
Mexico CityDiploma - Education Administration
APEC E- Learning Training Program
KoreaDiploma - Public Health
Harvard School of Public Health
Boston Master of Arts - Political Science
El Colegio De Mexico
Mexico CityAcademic Exchange in Political Science Studies - Political Science
Sciences Po
ParisBachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
CIDE
Mexico CityDiploma - Sustainability CSO 5.0
BIVA Mexican Institution Stock Exchange
MexicoSkills
- Sustainability framework, governance, business strategy, reporting
- Corporate Responsibility and Corporate Foundations Management
- Political analysis specialized on environment, health and public affairs
- Ability and commitment to learn from different perspectives
- Statistical and quantitative methodologies
Languages
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Italian
Personal Information
Title: Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility And Public Affairs Expert And Passionate
Qualifications
· +10 years’ experience in Mexican and International political analysis for advocacy at a political level
· Sustainability specialist for corporate performance including sustainability/environmental indexes, employees, customer and community awareness, ESG investment, green products assessment and Foundation initiatives
· Strong passion for environmental and social initiatives and development knowledge for the common good.
· Design and execution of initiatives (national or international) between states and NGO’s on public health, education, human rights, gender equality and social inclusion.
· Leadership and collaborative working within the organization to achieve better results, through deep understanding of business / political needs and directed outcomes.
· Strong love and commitment with social initiatives related to mental health, development and innovation
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Advanced (C1)
C1
Italian
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Sustainability Procurement Officer for AXA Group
AXA Group/GO
09.2024 - Current
Head of Sustainability and Foundation
AXA Mexico
07.2022 - Current
Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility Deputy
AXA Mexico
01.2019 - 06.2022
Adviser on Policy Issues and Risk Analysis
Head of the Office, Mexican Ministry of Public Education
01.2018 - 05.2018
Social Communication Director of Higher Education
Ministry of Public Education
06.2016 - 12.2017
Political Analyst Deputy Director
Mexican Presidency Staff
07.2015 - 05.2016
Director for International Academic Cooperation
Institute for Social Security for State Workers (ISSSTE)
08.2013 - 06.2015
Diploma - Sustainable Finance
ITAM
Diploma - Public Health
National Institute For Public Health
Diploma - Education Administration
APEC E- Learning Training Program
Diploma - Public Health
Harvard School of Public Health
Master of Arts - Political Science
El Colegio De Mexico
Academic Exchange in Political Science Studies - Political Science
Sciences Po
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
CIDE
Diploma - Sustainability CSO 5.0
BIVA Mexican Institution Stock Exchange