WINDSOR, Conn. – TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), a global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies in support of the energy transition, announced that Sandy Nessing has joined TRC’s integrated Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) practice as a Senior Advisor to help clients meet the growing demand for strategic sustainability solutions.
With her deep expertise in corporate sustainability and communications, Nessing will help clients navigate evolving regulatory requirements, enhance ESG performance, and drive impactful environmental initiatives aligned with business goals.
“Sandy brings extensive leadership in governance, stakeholder collaboration and project execution,” said Vijay Gudivaka, President of Environment and Infrastructure at TRC. “With a proven track record of turning vision into action, Sandy is poised to help our clients navigate complex challenges and unlock impactful, future-focused solutions.”
Nessing draws on nearly three decades of transformative leadership in the utility sector. Formerly Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at American Electric Power, Nessing has been a driving force behind innovative corporate sustainability and communications strategies. Her expertise spans ESG and sustainability reporting, corporate governance, stakeholder and community engagement, culture transformation, strategic communications, materiality assessments, and risk management.
During the past five years, Nessing spearheaded a Sustainable Finance Framework that secured $1.45 billion in green bonds to accelerate the energy transition, stabilize customer costs and fuel economic growth. She launched a pioneering community-led initiative for coal plant retirements and achieved 10 consecutive years without shareholder proposals through strategic investor engagement.
“I’m honored to join a team that’s known for delivering meaningful results,” said Nessing. “I look forward to working with clients to create solutions with lasting, meaningful impact.”
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