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Sandra Leyva

I am a results-oriented Sustainability Director and former Product Management Leader, known for igniting transformative change. In my current role I collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and launch sustainable products and solutions that reduce environmental impact and enhance customer value at scale. In my previous experience, I led global initiatives and teams of a world-class provider of intelligent automation solutions. There, I established and developed the global sustainability strategy and reporting framework, leading the path forward for decarbonization for scope 1, 2 and 3. I built and managed teams of sustainability subject matter experts in different parts of the organization, such as Global Execution (Operations) and Global Products and Solutions. I hold a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León and an Executive Sustainability Leadership certificate from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. I have multiple certifications and honors in sustainability, lifecycle assessment, circular economy and I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I am passionate about fostering an economy that harmonizes the well-being of individuals and the planet, and seizing the opportunity to shape a future where sustainable practices drive profitability and create a profound positive impact on society. I thrive on challenges, embracing them as opportunities to push boundaries, redefine what's possible, and make a lasting impact. I am eager to connect, collaborate, and unleash our collective power to create a future where sustainable practices drive transformative change.

 AI, Sustainability, and the Tension That Shapes Our Choices

Apr 29, 2026

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8 min read

AI, Sustainability, and the Tension That Shapes Our Choices

The conversation has moved past whether companies will use AI. The rollout is already underway and there is growing pressure from employees, investors and stakeholders asking a harder set of questions.

Sustainability Decoder
Sandra Leyva
Antonio Vizcaya Abdo
Franco Amalfi
Sustainability Decoder, +3
The Economy Already Priced In Earth Day. Has Your Strategy?

Apr 22, 2026

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5 min read

The Economy Already Priced In Earth Day. Has Your Strategy?

Packaging fees, tariff exposure, and headcount stretched ever thinner chasing disclosure fragmentation are already inside your cost structure, and regulatory rollback doesn't change that.

Sustainability Decoder
Sandra Leyva
Wesley Herche
Sustainability Decoder, +2
Product Carbon Footprint Didn’t Give Us Answers. It Gave Us Better Questions.

Apr 15, 2026

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12 min read

Product Carbon Footprint Didn’t Give Us Answers. It Gave Us Better Questions.

Five regulatory mechanisms dependent on one methodology. A $31 billion market and a convergence most companies aren’t prepared for.

Sustainability Decoder
Sandra Leyva
Marialicia Jauregui Gomez
Sustainability Decoder, +2
ESG Has a New Currency (And Most Can't Afford It)

Mar 24, 2026

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8 min read

ESG Has a New Currency (And Most Can't Afford It)

We used to think sustainability was about impact. Then it became about reporting. Now? It's becoming about access.

Sustainability Decoder
Sandra Leyva
Gigi Zapata
Sustainability Decoder, +2
Sustainability Superpeers

Feb 22, 2026

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7 min read

Sustainability Superpeers

You already know who your superpeers are. You just haven't had the word.

Sustainability Decoder
Sandra Leyva
Wesley Herche
Nikki Maginn
Sustainability Decoder, +3
The Polarization Complex

Feb 22, 2026

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10 min read

The Polarization Complex

Why Sustainability's Biggest Challenge Isn't What You Think

Sustainability Decoder
Sandra Leyva
Wesley Herche
Antonio Vizcaya Abdo
Sustainability Decoder, +3

Sustainability Decoded

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