Associate, Sustainability

Tishman Speyer•New York, NY

4d•$120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Sustainability Associate will be an integral part of the Global Sustainability department, advancing sustainability and responsible investment efforts across the firm. The candidate will interact with colleagues throughout the organization and therefore should be articulate, with the ability to communicate effectively across all functions and levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s and/or graduate degree preferred in Real Estate Development, Business, Architecture, Sustainability, Engineering, or Environmental Policy
3-5 years of experience in material real estate sustainability issues that could affect a private firm’s value and/or reputation, specifically climate change, human resources, built world resiliency, and clean energy technologies
Solid grasp of sustainability and environmental topics and fundamentals for the built environment (such as energy systems, planning policy, waste, carbon/energy, responsible sourcing, water, biodiversity, and certification systems)
Understanding of key scientific, policy, and market developments related to climate that continue to shape corporate action and investment decisions
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Demonstrable ability to think strategically and to present information in a clear and concise manner
Demonstrated initiative and sound judgment in managing multiple tasks
Strong problem-solving skills
The ability to work independently and proactively
Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders, functions, and regions
Strong interest in data management and the practical application of AI and digital tools

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with GRESB, UN PRI, and SFDR reporting are preferred
Experience with net zero planning, climate risk assessment, and green building certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Preparing and coordinating responses to current and prospective investor questionnaires on sustainability and responsible investment strategy and metrics
Creating investor presentations related to sustainability and responsible investment
Assisting the firm in annual GRESB, SFDR, and UN PRI reporting
Assisting in the creation of the annual firmwide Responsible Investment report
Supporting the automation and streamlining of sustainability data collection, investor reporting, and recurring workflows through the use of digital tools, data systems, and AI solutions
Assisting in the delivery of Tishman Speyer’s operational carbon neutrality goals across its global real estate portfolio
Researching, developing, and presenting new technologies and strategies to achieve energy efficiency, manage demand, energy storage, and generate onsite renewable energy
Managing portfolio-wide maintenance of operational building certifications (ex: LEED, EnergyStar, Fitwel, BREEAM, etc.)
Supporting data management through collection, analysis and reporting on environmental impacts, including energy, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and indoor air quality (IAQ)
Tracking performance indicators, baselines, and targets to drive improvement programs and risk management around climate change, energy, water resources, waste, data center energy efficiency, green buildings, and transportation
Working with property management teams to communicate results, share best practices, and make targeted recommendations to support improvements
Tracking building regulations and building performance standards in Tishman Speyer’s current and prospective markets in the U.S. and how the portfolio performs against them
Supporting responsible investment reporting and engagement, including strategy development, and customer process
Coordinating employee sustainability training and programming to ensure all regions and companies are aligned