Flavia’s story

Flavia Galdiolo, ESG Research and Engagement Associate

I joined NextEnergy Capital in September 2019 soon after completing my undergraduate degree. Since then, I have been leading the implementation of our Sustainability Framework across the Group, including developing the Group’s Sustainability Policies, as well as writing our Group Sustainability Reports.

I also had the honour of managing the NextEnergy Foundation for almost five years, working with the Trustees on the projects they want to support, managing donations and partnerships, and finding new projects to bring the Foundation’s mission to life.  I have really encouraged employees to engage with the Foundation by coming forward with new potential projects and partnerships. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of my colleagues had a friend who worked at the Paddington Academy, where students without access to laptops and computers had been struggling to study effectively during the lockdown.  The Foundation responded to this need by donating 52 laptops to students from Years 7 to 9, which is wonderful! I now no longer manage the Foundation, but became a Trustee in May 2024 and am thrilled that I can continue to be involved to influence NextEnergy Foundation’s strategic direction.

I really enjoy the varied nature of my role, from the range of stakeholders I engage with to the number of countries across which I can help to expand both NextEnergy Group’s and NextEnergy Foundation’s positive impacts. Most of all, I am inspired by their missions. We’re working for people and the planet to make sure that we create a more prosperous future for everyone.