Verdani Partners

Did you know that the state of California, where Verdani is headquartered, can and has generated more than 100% of the state’s electricity demand at various points throughout the year? Solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower comprise California’s booming renewable energy capacity – providing green energy for the United State’s most populous state.  This achievement highlights the potential of renewable energy and demonstrates the feasibility of a clean energy grid. This news empowers us as we continue to advise clients in the built environment on strategies to decarbonize their energy usage. To learn more about how California is paving the way for post-fossil fuel reliance, click here: https://lnkd.in/gA6-P_pG. #renewableenergy, #californiaenergy, #greenenergy

How are you helping to conserve water at work or home this summer? July is 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, which is the perfect time to evaluate water usage and waste. As we continue to experience hotter, drier summers, it is crucial to champion water conservation across the built environment and beyond. During this hot summer season, here are a few ways to conserve water while also ensuring proper hydration: -Capture rain water for your outdoor patio plants that don't benefit from rain or sprinklers -Adjust timers on your landscape to early morning or late at night, avoiding the peak heat of the day -Ensure water zones are not overlapping or watering pavement resulting in waste and runoff - Opt for plants that are native to your area and require less external resources - Upgrade to water efficient fixtures (indoors and outdoors) Join us in conserving water and making a difference. Every drop counts, and together we can ensure a sustainable future. Let's all do our part—reduce, reuse, and save water today for a better tomorrow.

Join us for our 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 webinar on Thursday, July 18th, to understand the importance of resilience in mitigating risks associated with climate change and other disruptions. In this webinar, Dana Weiss, Kimberly Garcia, and Sam Howley will explore portfolio- and building-level resilience strategies that may help safeguard assets and enhance long-term sustainability. To register for this informative (and free) webinar, click here: https://lnkd.in/gUMz9aEw.

Verdani Institute for the Built Environment (VIBE) is seeking a passionate Decarbonization Fellow to drive research and innovation in decarbonization for the sustainable built environment. If you're ready to make a tangible impact and excel in research, data management, and communication, please apply and/or share! 🔹 Projects Include: Supporting the Decarbonization Guidance Report to be published in December 2024 Supporting the Decarbonization Committee 🎓 Ideal Candidate: Bachelor's degree (preferred: Master's, LEED GA/AP), strong research and communication skills, commitment to sustainability. (See more on the job listing) 🌱 Why VIBE? We advocate for green building education and the rapid expansion of climate-friendly practices. Join us in making a difference! 📧 Apply Now: bit.ly/VIBEDecarbFellow

Join us in celebrating the additions of Viveka Biyani and Mary-Jwane Yousif to the Verdani team!   Viveka is on Verdani's Certifications team as a Certifications Coordinator; with over a decade of sustainability experience and relevant degrees from Columbia University and the University of Western Ontario, her industry expertise helps deliver impressive results for our clients.    As our Human Resources Coordinator, Mary Yousif executes the delivery and implementation of HR materials, coordinates large meetings and team culture events, and champions policies across our growing company. Mary comes to Verdani with several years of applicable experience and a degree from Western Sydney University.

Join us on July 10th at Information Management Network (IMN)’s ESG & Decarbonizing Real Estate Forum, where Verdani’s Senior Director of ESG, Head of Resilience Dana Weiss will be on the panel 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 & 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵. Dana will speak with other industry leaders on uncovering, managing, and reducing risks to create more resilient real estate portfolios. Paulynn Cue and Kelsey Ceccarelli will also represent Verdani as attendees - come say hi!

Join us on July 10th at Information Management Network (IMN)’s ESG & Decarbonizing Real Estate Forum, where Verdani’s Senior Director of ESG, Head of Resilience Dana Weiss will be on the panel 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 & 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵. Dana will speak with other industry leaders on uncovering, managing, and reducing risks to create more resilient real estate portfolios. Paulynn Cue and Kelsey Ceccarelli will also represent Verdani as attendees - come say hi!

Verdani is now an official Fitwel Champion Provider! So far in 2024, we've completed 12 Fitwel certifications covering 15 million sqft, with another 49 projects underway. We are excited to continue guiding our clients to improved occupant health and wellness across their portfolios. 

Today marks the deadline for GRESB Assessment submissions; we are proud to have submitted 65 funds this season to GRESB - on behalf of our clients. We are pleased to partner with our clients on critical benchmarks, such as GRESB, and look forward to receiving results this fall. Kudos to our teams for their outstanding expertise, dedication, and hard work this GRESB season. To learn more about how Verdani can help prepare and submit your portfolio funds to GRESB next year, visit us at www.verdani.com or email us at bd@verdani.com. 

June is Pride Month, marking the history, struggles, and liberation of the LGBTQ+ community; as cities around the country hold Pride celebrations this weekend, the team at Verdani would like to wish members of the LGBTQ+ community a happy Pride!