ESG and sustainability is usually a pretty new function to most organizations. We recommend building and involving your dream green team as early as possible.
Your internal project team will typically have two branches, the decision-making branch, and the implementation branch. The implementation branch is responsible for collecting and presenting all the information about the project logistics and finances to the decision-making team so that they can confidently weigh the impact on the business and approve the project.
Decision-making Team
- C-suite
- Sustainability
- Finance & legal
- Building owners or tenants
- Fund owners (for REITs)
Main responsibilities
- Determine project goals
- Outline project approval process
- Sign contracts
- Remit payment (when necessary)
Implementation Team
- Sustainability
- Facilities management
- Tenant
Main responsibilities
- Gather onsite data
- Clarify any implementation requirements
- Move project forward