Meet the ESG Team at GPSI
Driving Sustainable Growth through Expertise and Collaboration
At GPSI, our ESG team drives real, measurable change with businesses around the globe. Leading the charge are three dedicated experts—Shantala Hickey, Sabrina Jubinville, and Jonathan Barrero—whose leadership, insights, and passion create tailored ESG solutions. Supporting them is a broader network of talented contributors within GPSI, whose diverse expertise enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive, results-driven sustainability strategies.
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My Role and Expertise
As Director of ESG at GPSI, I lead a passionate team dedicated to embedding sustainability into business strategies. With years of expertise in ESG frameworks, I focus on delivering tailored solutions that drive measurable results and create long-term value.
Why Sustainability Matters to Me
Growing up in Québec taught me the power of community and persistence. For me, sustainability is about more than reducing harm—it’s about building a better future for businesses, people, and our planet. Every decision we make has the potential to spark positive change.
What I Offer
My role revolves around two key priorities.
Firstly, I guide our customers on their sustainable development journey. This involves answering their questions, advising them on the best options tailored to their unique situation and needs, and ensuring that each mandate is aligned with their objectives. My goal is for customers to leave our engagements with greater knowledge, practical insights, and a sense of progress in their sustainability efforts.
Secondly, I support our team of consultants, advisors, and experts to help them deliver outstanding service to our clients. I see myself as a resource for the GPSI team — whether that means meeting with clients, participating in work sessions, delivering presentations, or providing training.
Ultimately, my primary role is to be present and available — both for our customers and for the GPSI team — ensuring they have the guidance and support needed to achieve their goals.
My Role and Expertise
At GPSI, I help businesses turn sustainability goals into real progress. My work centers on creating practical strategies that improve environmental and social outcomes, making ESG accessible and impactful.
Why Sustainability Matters to Me
To me, sustainability is about progress, not perfection. Every small step we take—from reducing waste to empowering communities—can lead to meaningful change. I’m passionate about showing others how simple actions can spark lasting impact.
What I Offer
I support our customers in integrating ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) principles into their business, helping them structure and organize their actions around these often complex and confusing issues. My approach focuses on tailoring solutions to the unique realities and needs of each organization, ensuring ESG becomes a driver of sustainable performance rather than an overwhelming burden of paperwork.
Additionally, I guide teams and stakeholders in building awareness around key issues like resource management, social impact, and responsible governance, fostering a company culture deeply rooted in sustainable development. Beyond planning, I work with clients to implement actionable measures, ensuring ESG principles are integrated seamlessly into daily operations for tangible and measurable impact. This practical, hands-on approach helps businesses not only meet their sustainability goals but also unlock their full potential.
My Role and Expertise
As Director, Business Development at GPSI, I work with SME leaders and executive teams to clarify how ESG intersects with their business priorities, client expectations, and long-term positioning.
My focus is to bring structure to ESG initiatives by transforming often fragmented requirements into coherent, decision-ready directions that support both operational continuity and commercial positioning.
How I Support Your Business
I support organizations in structuring their ESG approach in a way that is aligned, actionable, and adapted to their operational reality.
- Establish clear ESG priorities based on market expectations and business context
- Structure EcoVadis preparation by organizing information, stakeholders, and decision points
- Align leadership and operational teams around a consistent ESG direction
- Clarify reporting efforts to reduce complexity and ensure focus on what matters
- Strengthen positioning with clients where ESG is increasingly a baseline requirement
Why Sustainability Matters to Me
Sustainability has become a structuring factor in how organizations operate, make decisions, and engage with their markets.
Beyond compliance, ESG increasingly defines credibility, resilience, and the ability to respond to evolving client expectations.
What I Offer
I bring a pragmatic and structured approach to ESG, helping organizations move from uncertainty to clear, prioritized actions that can be executed and sustained.
In collaboration with GPSI’s ESG team, I contribute to:
- Structuring ESG priorities in line with business realities
- Clarifying decision pathways for ESG initiatives
- Aligning stakeholders across functions
- Preparing for ESG and EcoVadis requirements in a coherent and manageable way
The people behind your ESG success
Sustainability Expertise
Tailor-made solutions
Real time visibility on your deliverables
Abides by the latest ESG norms & standards
EcoVadis Approved Training Partner
What our team can do for your business
Here are just a few examples of what our team can do for your business:
Enhanced Sustainability Ratings
With GPSI’s support, numerous businesses have improved their scores with platforms such as EcoVadis, opening doors to valuable new business opportunities.
Operational Efficiency Meets ESG
By identifying innovative ways to minimize resource use, we’ve enabled clients to boost efficiency while reducing environmental impact—truly a win-win. We help companies structure themselves around ESG and integrate it into their corporate culture to encourage internal mobilization. This approach ensures your team is not only aligned but actively engaged in achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Stronger Stakeholder Confidence
From creating governance frameworks to launching community engagement programs, our team’s work helps businesses earn trust and credibility in a competitive market.
The Broader Network of Experts
Our core team is supported by a broader GPSI network of experienced professionals—This collaborative ecosystem enriches every project with industry insights and specialized knowledge, ensuring businesses receive tailored guidance to overcome challenges and achieve their unique ESG goals.
Why Our Team Makes a Difference
Our open and collaborative approach fosters meaningful exchanges with our clients, ensuring tailored and effective support. For instance, a recent client in the manufacturing sector successfully aligned its performance indicators with the globally recognized GRI standards. This alignment enabled them to present their performance with both confidence and transparency.
Our team’s external perspective and experience offer fresh insights into existing initiatives, allowing us to align these efforts with the company’s various CSR challenges. In many cases, clients discover – with our guidance – that they already have relevant initiatives in place that only require minor adjustments to be fully aligned with their policies and performance indicators. This approach not only optimizes their efforts but also reinforces their commitment to transparency and sustainable practices.
A Partner Committed to Your Success
At GPSI, we deliver ESG solutions that empower businesses to thrive. By integrating sustainability into your operations, we help you reduce costs, streamline resources, and build resilience to adapt to future challenges. Our strategies don’t just drive efficiency—they position your business for long-term success, stronger stakeholder trust, and positive global impact.
Whether you’re starting your ESG journey or scaling your efforts, GPSI is here to help you achieve your goals while creating value for your business, stakeholders, and the planet.
Real results, verified outcomes
Accelerating Excellence: How Valeo+ Achieved B Corp Certification in Half the Time
EcoVadis Success: How Foliot Furniture Boosted Their Environmental Score by 40%
Kobo Achieves EcoVadis Gold: From 58 to 83 Points in 20 Weeks
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Meet the team that’s transforming businesses, one ESG project at a time. Contact us today to learn how our expertise can turn your sustainability vision into tangible results.
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