Sustainability Director, Investor Services

Sustainability Director, Investor Services

As a Sustainability Director, you will lead ESG and sustainability initiatives for a major CBRE client. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in real estate investment management, sustainability program implementation, and client advisory — paired with strong leadership capabilities and a collaborative mindset. The successful candidate will manage the contract relationship, acting as a trusted advisor and thought leader to design and operate a multi-faceted sustainability services program. The Director will ensure alignment between the Client organization and other departments within CBRE to maximize value creation and ensure excellence in operational delivery, providing direction and oversight to a client-dedicated team to positively contribute and comprehensively manage the fulfillment of our commitment to the client.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development and execution of sustainability strategies for investor clients, aligning with global ESG standards and client goals.
• Serve as a senior advisor to a real estate investment management firm, providing guidance on ESG integration, performance improvement, and regulatory alignment.
• Oversee and elevate GRESB reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strategic value.
• Drive portfolio-level decarbonization strategies, including emissions baselining, net zero target setting, and roadmap development.
• Collaborate with asset and portfolio managers to embed sustainability into investment decisions and operational practices.
• Lead data management and software integration efforts, including implementation and optimization of third-party software platforms.
• Manage complex client engagements and cross-functional project teams, ensuring high-impact delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Support green building certification efforts and advise on climate risk, energy efficiency, and sustainability disclosures.

Leadership Expectations:

• Inspire and mentor team members, foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Influence senior stakeholders and clients with clarity, confidence, and strategic insight.
• Champion cross-functional partnerships across Investor Services, ESG, and operational teams.
• Represent the sustainability function in leadership forums, client meetings, and industry events.
• Drive thought leadership and contribute to the evolution of our sustainability service offerings.

What You'll Need:

• 8+ years of experience in sustainability, ESG, or environmental strategy, with a strong focus on real estate investment management.
• Proven leadership in project and client management, with experience advising senior stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in GRESB reporting and ESG frameworks.
• Experience working in-house or in an advisory capacity for real estate investment firms.
• Strong background in sustainability data systems and software integration.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing decarbonization strategies.
• Bonus: LEED, BREEAM, or other green building certifications; experience in climate risk analysis or net zero planning.

Why CBRE:

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).