Rodel U.
About Rodel U.
Rodel U. serves as the Director of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) at PRA Group, where he leads the company's ESG initiatives and reporting. He has extensive experience in sustainability, having previously held positions at NRG Energy, UNOPS, and Waste Management.
Current Role at PRA Group
Rodel U. serves as the Director of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) at PRA Group since 2022. In this role, he leads the management of the company's cross-functional ESG committee, overseeing the annual cadence for reporting and disclosures. He is responsible for preparing PRA Group for mandatory climate disclosures from the SEC and the CSRD. Rodel communicates ESG progress quarterly with the Board of Directors, ensuring alignment with the company's sustainability goals.
Previous Experience at NRG Energy
Before joining PRA Group, Rodel U. worked at NRG Energy as a Senior Sustainability Advisor from 2019 to 2022. Based in the Houston, Texas Area, he contributed to the company's sustainability initiatives, focusing on integrating environmental considerations into business operations. His tenure at NRG Energy lasted three years.
Experience with UNOPS
Rodel U. has significant experience with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). He served as an Advisor for the Switch Africa Green Program in 2018 for 11 months in Nairobi, Kenya. Additionally, he worked as a Program Manager for Sustainability Management and Reporting at UNOPS from 2015 to 2017 in Copenhagen, Denmark. During this time, he developed and delivered the United Nations' first-ever agency sustainability report and sustainability program in 2015.
Educational Background
Rodel U. has a diverse educational background. He studied Architecture at Far Eastern University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 1983 to 1988. He also pursued a Master of Science in Community Architecture at the University of the Philippines from 1993 to 1994. Rodel furthered his education with a Lean Six Sigma Certificate from Purdue University in 2010 and a Sustainable Urban Development Certificate from Delft University of Technology in 2017.
Sustainability Roles Prior to PRA Group
Prior to his current role, Rodel U. held various positions in sustainability. He worked at Waste Management as a Senior Associate in Sustainability Services from 2009 to 2016, contributing to environmental initiatives in the Greater Los Angeles Area. He also served as a Senior Sustainability Consultant at ima+design from 2006 to 2009 and as a Project Engineer and LEED Project Manager at DRC Engineering from 2004 to 2009 in Anaheim, California.