GREEN CENTER CAPITAL
We design the financial and technological architecture of the climate economy.
Green Center Capital is a women-led global advisory boutique designing bankable climate and sustainable infrastructure solutions that mobilize capital and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
PEOPLE
Green Center Capital is a team of sustainable strategists, engineers, and experts working to accelerate the development and deployment of clean energy.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Marcela Huertas Figueroa
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Marcela Huertas is the Managing Partner & Chief Executive Officer of Green Center Capital (GCC). She specialized in mobilizing capital to develop smart and sustainable cities, with more than thirty years of experience at the intersection of infrastructure investment, climate finance, and public policy. She has held senior leadership roles across international organizations, government institutions, and the private sector, where she has structured complex infrastructure and energy projects and facilitated access to capital from global investors. Her work focuses on enabling the development of resilient urban systems, advancing the energy transition, and designing financial solutions that generate both economic and environmental value.
At GCC, Marcela advises governments, investors, and private sector clients on decarbonization strategies, infrastructure project structuring, and capital mobilization. She is focused on developing scalable solutions that support economic growth, technological innovation, and environmental sustainability, while fostering cross-border collaboration between the United States and international markets.
Marcela holds a Master of Arts in Urban Planning from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service, with a minor in Municipal Finance. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Universidad de los Andes, with a minor in Economics and Regional and Local Development. In addition, she has completed executive and professional programs at Johns Hopkins University (AI for Business Strategy), the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School (Fintech Revolution), ESADE (Senior Financial Executive Program), and Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and School of Business Administration (Senior Management Program for World Bank Staff).
Virginia Alzina Ph.D
Chairwoman of the Board
Virginia Alzina Ph.D is the Chairwoman of the Board of Green Center Capital (GCC). She is a sustainability leader with over 30 years of global experience in ESG strategy, sustainable finance, and development economics. She has held senior roles at EV Cargo, EmergeVest, and the Inter-American Development Bank, leading decarbonisation efforts, ESG integration, and sustainability governance across operations and investment portfolios.
Her work spans more than 45 countries, where she has advised corporations, investors, and institutions on climate strategy, environmental risk, and alignment with international frameworks. She is recognized for translating sustainability ambition into measurable impact, advancing decarbonisation in complex sectors, and supporting organizations in achieving both financial and sustainability goals.
She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering from George Washington University in the US, an M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences and Policy from Johns Hopkins University, and a MA in Sociology and Political Sciences in the US.
Nicola Brusatin Cadavid
TEAM
Senior Specialist, of Green Center Capital
Nicola Brusatin is a Senior Specialist at Green Center Capital GCC. She specializes in impact measurement, ESG integration, and climate innovation, developing strategic frameworks that demonstrate measurable value for investors, governments, and stakeholders.
With a career built at the intersection of sustainability and social impact, Nicola brings extensive experience translating complex funding structures and international regulatory frameworks into actionable programs. Her work consistently drives measurable change at local, national, and regional levels. She is a strong advocate for community resilience, gender equity, and effective public policy. Nicola has worked with institutions such as the Inter-American Development Bank on programs related to sustainable development in the energy and migration sectors. Her professional experience spans the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
She holds a Master of Science in Sustainability Management from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree in Government and International Relations from Universidad Externado de Colombia. Nicola is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and French.
Alvaro Benedetti
Director of ESG & Climate Policy
Alvaro Benedetti is the Director of ESG and Climate Policy at Green Center Capital (GCC). He is an international consultant with over 17 years of experience designing, structuring, and implementing development projects and public policy initiatives across Latin America and the United States.
Alvaro specializes in monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems and results-based management, with deep expertise in institutional diagnostics, governance frameworks, and data-driven decision-making in complex development and investment environments. He has led and supported high-impact initiatives with international organizations, governments, and communities, structuring investment-oriented programs, advancing territorial development strategies, and strengthening local and regional policy frameworks. He brings a strong track record bridging academia, the public sector, and private stakeholders to build institutional capacity, deliver effective project implementation, and coordinate multi-actor processes. His work applies rigorous methodologies across climate finance, ESG reporting, and sustainable investment programs.
Alvaro holds a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies on Development from Universidad de los Andes (2012–2014), with a focus on institutional analysis, public policy, and development frameworks (IAD approach). He also holds a Specialization in Local-Regional Development from Universidad de los Andes (2011–2012), focused on territorial planning, decentralization, and regional development. He earned his B.A. in Political Science from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (2003–2008), with a major in Governance and Public Policy and a minor in International Affairs, graduating with Honorable Mention.
"We help organizations transform sustainability commitments into strategies, investments, and partnerships that deliver measurable results."
SERVICES
From governance frameworks to AI-powered climate strategies, we deliver end-to-end solutions that turn sustainability commitments into real-world results.
Decarbonization and Climate Transition
We build science-based net-zero roadmaps using AI-driven modeling to identify the most effective decarbonization pathways across scopes 1, 2, and 3.
Project Structuring and Access to Capital
We structure investment-ready opportunities and mobilize capital from institutional investors, DFIs, and family offices using financial instruments and tokenization analysis.
Sustainability Strategy, Governance and Compliance
We design ESG frameworks, CSRD disclosures, and compliance strategies that turn regulatory pressure into competitive advantage.
WHO WE SERVE
Corporations
Building ESG credentials, meeting regulatory requirements, and attracting sustainable capital.
Development Finance Institutions
Designing compliant and results-driven projects at scale.
Climate Funds and Sovereign Wealth Funds
Deploying capital and advising on climate-aligned investments, with a focus on long-term value, risk management, and sustainable impact.
Fund Managers
Assessing ESG capabilities and identifying value in opportunities.
Infrastructure Developers and Project Sponsors
Structuring and financing transformative infrastructure projects by connecting developers and sponsors with capital, partnerships, and scalable frameworks
Governments and Public Sector Agencies
Supporting public institutions in designing and implementing effective policies, programs, and partnerships that drive sustainable and inclusive growth.
Institutional Investors and Fund Managers
Integrate ESG, measuring impact, and meeting LP expectations.
Green Center Capital is the gateway connecting organizations to climate finance and investment opportunities across emerging markets, sustainable infrastructure, and innovation. By making capital accessible and actionable, GCC is accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy.
PORTOFOLIO
Green Neighborhood
Solar-powered infrastructure improving water access, education, and local economies in rural Colombia. Four communities in Malaga Bay gained access to potable water, extended study hours for children, and new microenterprise opportunities. With financial and technical support from the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Green Center Capital structured four Green Neighborhoods in the Pacific region of Colombia. The communities installed photovoltaic energy systems through Colombia’s Fenoge Fund, enabling solar-powered water pumps and reliable energy access, which supports clean water availability, improved educational conditions, and the development of microenterprises such as frozen fish sales, generating additional income and long-term community benefits.
Solar Decathlon Latin America & Caribbean
Led the introduction of the Solar Decathlon to Latin America and the Caribbean, establishing a major regional platform for sustainable innovation. The initiative brought together international institutions, governments, and universities, creating a large-scale event hosted in Cali, Colombia. Together with Richard King, head of the Solar Decathlon Competition at the U.S. Department of Energy, and Rodrigo Guerrero, then mayor of Cali, Founder Marcela Huertas played a key role in launching the first edition in 2015. The event expanded with an additional edition in 2019 and has been hosted at Universidad del Valle in Cali, strengthening regional capacity in sustainable design, clean energy, and collaborative development.
Siemens Energy Decarbonization Program for the Caribbean
Launched a regional decarbonization initiative advancing clean energy transition across the Caribbean through strategic partnerships with global and multilateral institutions. The program was introduced in Costa Rica in April 2022, bringing together key stakeholders from Siemens Energy, Green Center Capital, the Inter-American Development Bank, and CAF Latin American Development Bank. Fabio Chavez (Siemens Energy) and Marcela Huertas (Green Center Capital), in alliance with Juan Pablo Bonilla (IDB) and René Gómez García (CAF), led the development and launch of the Siemens Energy Decarbonization Program for the Caribbean, strengthening collaboration and accelerating sustainable energy solutions in the region.
Termonorte 100MW Thermoelectric Plant
Secured capital to develop a 100MW thermoelectric power plant, expanding energy infrastructure and supply capacity on Colombia’s Atlantic Coast. Marcela Huertas, Founder of Green Center Capital, led the capital raise for the Termonorte Thermoelectric Plant, with funding provided by BlackRock in Colombia. This marked BlackRock’s first private sector energy investment in the country and resulted in a large-scale energy asset that continues to supply power to the region’s population.
