Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Stephanie Greene to Lead Global Sustainability Strategy
Cushman & Wakefield, one of the world’s leading real estate services firms, has announced the appointment of Stephanie Greene as Chief Sustainability Officer and Global Head of Sustainability Services. The leadership move highlights the company’s continued focus on advancing sustainability solutions, supporting clients in achieving environmental goals, and creating long-term value across global real estate portfolios.
In her new role, Greene will oversee Cushman & Wakefield’s global sustainability strategy while leading the firm’s sustainability consulting platform. She will work closely with occupiers, investors, property owners, and other stakeholders to help improve building performance, strengthen operational resilience, and integrate sustainability into broader real estate strategies.
Greene will also be responsible for advancing the company’s internal sustainability initiatives, helping enhance Cushman & Wakefield’s environmental performance and furthering its commitment to responsible business practices across its global operations.
Expanding Sustainability Capabilities for Clients
As real estate owners and occupiers increasingly prioritize energy efficiency, decarbonization, climate resilience, and responsible investment strategies, sustainability has become a central component of decision-making across the industry.
Cushman & Wakefield’s appointment of Greene reflects the growing demand for specialized expertise that can help organizations navigate complex sustainability challenges while improving asset performance.
“Stephanie’s global perspective and deep expertise will be instrumental as we continue to scale our sustainability capabilities and deliver integrated solutions for our clients,” said Nathaniel Robinson, Chief Investment & Strategy Officer at Cushman & Wakefield.
Robinson added that Greene’s experience in transforming complex sustainability challenges into practical strategies will support the company’s efforts to deliver measurable outcomes for clients worldwide.
Through her leadership, Cushman & Wakefield aims to further strengthen its sustainability services by combining strategic advisory capabilities with practical implementation solutions. The company supports clients across multiple areas, including sustainability planning, energy management, carbon reduction strategies, reporting, and operational improvements.
Extensive Experience in Sustainability and Real Estate
Greene brings more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of real estate, energy, sustainability, and business strategy. Her background includes leadership roles focused on helping organizations transition toward more sustainable and resilient operating models.
Most recently, Greene served as Global Head of Sustainability Advisory at CBRE, where she was responsible for leading sustainability strategy and solution delivery for a global portfolio of clients. In that position, she worked with organizations to develop and implement sustainability programs designed to improve environmental performance and business outcomes.
Earlier in her career, Greene held senior roles at the Rocky Mountain Institute and Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Her work focused on innovation, large-scale systems transformation, energy strategy, decarbonization, and advisory services.
Her combination of technical knowledge and strategic leadership experience positions her to guide Cushman & Wakefield’s sustainability efforts during a period of rapid transformation within the commercial real estate industry.
Greene holds a Master of Science in Earth Systems from Stanford University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.
Driving Sustainable Transformation Across Real Estate
Greene expressed enthusiasm about joining Cushman & Wakefield and helping organizations incorporate sustainability into their long-term business strategies.
“I’m excited to join Cushman & Wakefield at such a pivotal moment for the commercial real estate industry,” Greene said.
She emphasized that companies are increasingly looking beyond traditional sustainability goals and seeking ways to integrate environmental strategies into core business decisions.
According to Greene, Cushman & Wakefield’s global scale provides a unique opportunity to help clients implement sustainability solutions across a wide range of real estate assets.
With approximately 6.5 billion square feet of real estate under management globally, Cushman & Wakefield has significant reach across commercial properties, workplaces, industrial facilities, retail spaces, and other asset classes.
Greene noted that the company is well positioned to help clients improve performance, reduce environmental impact, and create stronger long-term value through sustainability-focused strategies.
Sustainability as a Strategic Business Priority
Cushman & Wakefield considers sustainability a critical priority for both its own operations and the clients it serves. The company provides a comprehensive range of sustainability services designed to support organizations throughout every stage of their sustainability journey.
These services include developing sustainability strategies, implementing energy and emissions reduction programs, improving building efficiency, supporting climate resilience planning, and helping clients meet evolving regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
By integrating advisory expertise with execution capabilities, Cushman & Wakefield aims to help clients move from sustainability goals to measurable action.
The firm works with organizations across industries and asset types, recognizing that sustainability strategies must be tailored to individual business objectives, investment priorities, and operational needs.
Supporting the Future of Real Estate
The commercial real estate sector continues to experience increasing pressure to address climate risks, reduce emissions, and improve resource efficiency. Buildings represent a significant opportunity for sustainability improvements through better energy management, technology adoption, and operational innovation.
With Greene leading its sustainability platform, Cushman & Wakefield is positioned to expand its ability to support clients as they respond to these challenges.
Her appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to helping shape the future of real estate through sustainable practices, innovative solutions, and strategic guidance.
As businesses continue to focus on environmental responsibility and long-term resilience, Cushman & Wakefield’s expanded sustainability leadership will play an important role in helping clients create more efficient, adaptable, and future-ready real estate portfolios.
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