Ruth Lee

About Ruth Lee

I’m a sustainability and climate strategy leader with 18+ years of experience helping organizations translate ESG goals into practical, business-aligned action. My work spans sustainability strategy, decarbonization planning, GHG measurement and management, disclosure readiness, stakeholder engagement, and data systems that support credible reporting and third-party verification.Across consulting and leadership roles, I’ve partnered with clients and executives to navigate complex climate requirements, build internal alignment, and develop strategies that are both measurable and implementable. I’m especially strong at turning technical expectations into clear next steps that work across finance, operations, legal, and leadership teams.Core areas of focus include ESG and sustainability strategy, GHG management, CDP/EcoVadis and supplier questionnaires (Microsoft, Walmart, Tesla, etc), disclosure frameworks including GRI/TCFD/IFRS/SASB, and emissions reduction planning grounded in feasibility and cost considerations.

Experience

1. Senior Managing Consultant

   Shift Advantage, Inc

   Jun 2024 — Present

   Leads and supports sustainability strategy, ESG reporting, and climate-risk initiatives across retail, apparel, technology, and consumer goods sectors- Partners with clients on value chain emissions reduction, responding to Microsoft supplier programs, Scope 3 strategy, and supplier engagement strategies- Delivers climate disclosures in alignment with CSRD, IFRS, TCFD, CDP, etc including risk assessments, governance mapping, scenario analysis, and metrics/targets development- Translates complex climate and regulatory expectations into practical, actionable, business-aligned steps- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with finance, legal, operations, and executive leadership teams to meet ESG goals and strategy.

Education

• University of Washington

  B.A, Community, Environment and Planning, minor in Architecture

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Program Management
• Program Facilitation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Sustainability Reporting
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Project Planning
• Environmental Awareness
• Sustainable Development
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Environmental Issues
• Management
• Program Implementation
• Carbon
• Carbon Footprinting
• Sustainability Consulting
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Management
• Environmental Policy