WSP appoints Martha Ly as ESG – Mining leader for Latin America and the Caribbean

WSP statement

WSP, the world's leading consulting firm in engineering, mining and environmental professional services, continues to strengthen its presence in the market, expand its service offering and explore new efficiency opportunities.

To further strengthen its capabilities, WSP has appointed Martha Ly, who currently serves as Earth & Environment Sector Manager of WSP Peru, as the new leader of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Mining for Latin America and the Caribbean. This appointment reinforces WSP's commitment to responsible and sustainable mining in the region.

Martha, with more than 25 years of experience in social and environmental studies, brings extensive experience in the mining industry and deep knowledge of ESG practices. His leadership will be instrumental in strengthening WSP's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility across all of its mining operations and clients in the region.

Services provided by WSP in ESG

WSP offers services to the mining industry with the ESG seal, ranging from the analysis of alternatives for the different components of a mining project, to the engineering design and implementation of environmental management instruments that integrate ESG aspects. In all its consulting services, WSP strives to help companies adopt a vision oriented towards these guidelines.

For example, the recent statement from the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) requires members to further assess the value of nature in their operations to protect and regenerate nature, not only halting the loss of nature, but also obtaining greater value for the company and society.

“ESG goal setting has to be more than just compliance with a protocol or standard. There must be tangible reasoning behind the numbers to ensure proper evaluation and validation within the industry and community. In addition, projects must be planned from the beginning to facilitate adjustments and adapt to the actions being taken, and thus comply with ESG guidelines,” said the WSP expert.

Finally, WSP seeks to ensure that its clients apply ESG criteria in their projects with a vision oriented towards a sustainable future. This ensures that investments are made effectively and that they have adequate tools to monitor progress.

“ The achievement of ESG objectives is a long-term investment that must be reviewed frequently to ensure its correct application. “Future Ready, WSP's global program, means that incorporating ESG guidelines strengthens the credibility of mining companies and opens opportunities for future investments ,” said Martha Ly.

This statement was published in English using an automatic translation system.