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Francesca Vella
Malta
Senior Manager | Business Consulting Services

Francesca Vella

Francesca is a Senior Manager at Grant Thornton, specialising in economic advisory and sustainability services. With nine years of experience at the firm, including a two-year placement in the Dublin office, her expertise spans a wide range of sustainability and economic research areas.

She holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Economics and Management from the London School of Economics and Political Sciences. Francesca is also a PRINCE2 Practitioner, a fellow of the Royal Statistical Society, and a member of the Malta Chamber. Her credentials include certifications from the International Capital Markets Association in Green, Social, and Sustainable Bonds, demonstrating her deep commitment to sustainable finance.

As a Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Practitioner since 2021, Francesca's proficiency covers sustainability reporting, GRI Standards, Reporting on Human Rights, and the integration of the United Nations' Sustainability Development Goals into sustainability reporting. Her recent achievements include completing the "Unlocking the ESRS for GRI reporters" certification, which enhances her expertise in navigating the European Sustainability Reporting Standards, and earning a certificate in “CSRD and ESRS for Corporates” from Greenomy.

Throughout her career, Francesca has delivered comprehensive economic research and sustainability advisory services to a diverse client base, including government bodies and various industries. Her work encompasses market and policy analysis, cost-benefit and feasibility studies, impact assessments, advocacy reporting, evaluations, strategy and policy development, and non-financial reporting. Francesca’s team were privileged to verify Malta's First Green Bond, ensuring its alignment with the EU Taxonomy, ICMA Green Bond Framework, and Malta Stock Exchange Bye-Laws, among other standards. With Grant Thornton being the only accredited Green Bond verifier for the Malta Stock Exchange.

Currently, her focus is on assisting clients with preparing for CSRD reporting requirements, supporting them in navigating the fast-changing regulatory landscape and setting up internal processes which provide transparency and accountability, enhancing stakeholder confidence

Qualifications
  • Certified PRINCE2 Practitioner
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics and Management - London School of Economics and Political Sciences
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