Verdani Partners

Since 2012, we’ve been a full-service Commercial Real Estate (CRE) sustainability consulting firm, specializing in corporate sustainability, LEED certification, and greening and retrofitting existing buildings. We focus on enhancing existing structures by providing profitable solutions and promoting continuous improvement in building operations.

We offer corporate sustainability strategies, portfolio-wide energy optimization, LEED Gap Analysis, and LEED Certification and Recertification (including LEED Volume Program and LEED EBOM). We also provide ENERGY STAR Benchmarking and ASHRAE Audits. Beyond that, we provide education and training, GRESB Reporting, and implement climate resilience and decarbonization strategies. Our services also cover Sustainability Program Management, comprehensive Data Management & Asset-Level Support (including utility data, due diligence questionnaires, and data quality assessments), and Communications, Engagement & ESG Reporting.

We assist clients with green building certifications like LEED®, Fitwel®, IREM®, BREEAM®, and WELL®, managing the application processes. Our strategic priorities combine decarbonization, energy optimization, and resilience with governance, data, and communications. This means focusing on Energy Optimization (efficiency, retrofit programs, performance planning), Decarbonization (emissions inventory, roadmaps, transition risk assessment), and Resilience (climate risk, nature-based strategies). We also support ongoing activities like ESG Strategy and Implementation, GRESB, PRI, and CDP Reporting, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, benchmarking, and regulatory compliance (e.g., CA & EU Disclosures, IFRS/TCFD, SFDR Alignment).

Our clients include developers, architects, building owners, and managers across various building types, serving national and global real estate portfolios. We are a women-owned business operating in 32 countries. Our team members have over 25 years of combined expertise. To date, we’ve supported 33 clients, covering 2 billion square feet and 12,000 properties, with over $800 billion AUM. We’ve certified 200 million square feet and completed 322 GRESB submissions, achieving 41 first-rank positions in peer groups. We adhere to over two dozen ESG standards and frameworks, including CDP, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, GRESB, GRI, IFRS, PCAF, PRI, SASB, Science Based Targets, and TCFD.

We also provide educational content, including webinars, training courses, LEED Green Associate exam preparation, newsletters, and thought leadership articles to support our clients and industry partners.

Our vision is a sustainable world where buildings are efficient, healthy, and resilient. We aim for a planet that is prosperous, green, and safe for all living beings.

Our mission is to transform the built environment and empower organizations with high-value, cost-effective strategies to create sustainable and resilient buildings, portfolios, and communities.

Our values center on creating healthier, livable, high-performing buildings, portfolios, and communities. We foster collaborative relationships, help clients uphold their fiduciary responsibility, and drive the transformation of the built environment. Our guiding principles are:

• Environment Stewardship: We are dedicated to driving positive environmental performance, conserving natural resources, and championing strategies for climate mitigation and adaptation.
• Social Impact: We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all within our sphere of influence, including team members, clients, tenants, and communities.
• Responsible Governance: We uphold ethical standards and robust management practices, demonstrating transparency, and valuing each team member’s contributions.

Our sustainability philosophy is that the built environment can be a powerful force for positive change. We integrate sustainable practices to conserve natural resources, foster resilient communities, and create spaces that prioritize well-being.

Our team consists of 51-200 employees, and we prioritize a “people first” culture. Our workplace is dynamic and supportive, adapting to individual team needs. We emphasize work-life balance, offering flexible schedules, hybrid remote options, and autonomy in workload management. This helps enhance well-being, maximize productivity, and drive excellence.

We cultivate sustainability leaders, offering dynamic career paths across corporate ESG, engineering, data management, communications, and operations. Our team structure encourages innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration, allowing professionals at all levels to expand their expertise and shape their careers. We seek analytical and creative problem-solvers who bring integrity, innovation, and excellence to their work. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible hiring experience, ensuring a respectful, equitable, and barrier-free process for all applicants.

We offer comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, supporting financial well-being, health, and work-life balance:

Financial Well-Being:

• 401k program with employer contributions and access to a personal financial advisor (including fossil-free investment options)
• Annual stipend for professional certifications, training, and memberships
• Annual stipend for attending national conferences
• Profit sharing and bonus program
• Monthly public transportation stipend
• Monthly internet stipend

Health & Well-Being:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their immediate families or friends
• Fitness, yoga, and mindfulness sessions
• Free organic and healthy snacks for in-office staff

Time Off:

• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and mental health day
• Flexible schedule options
• Accrued vacation days based on tenure
• Periodic half-day Fridays
• Partially paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off for volunteering