HOUSTON – Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) announces Ravi Bajaj has joined the firm as Manager of Sustainability and ESG. Collaborating with Asset Services, Bajaj will build and implement comprehensive environmental programs that enhance the performance and value of client and investor assets. This includes outlining objectives and tactics, establishing policies and KPIs, and engaging internal and external stakeholders to promote successful ESG initiatives.
“Ravi’s focus on quality, client service and education will ensure Transwestern incorporates meaningful and strategic sustainability goals that positively impact our environment, support our communities, and create measurable asset value,” said Transwestern Vice President of National Engineering Kevin Gummerus. “He is dedicated to partnering with clients, business partners, and internal leaders to foster a culture of continuous improvement that drives long-lasting results.”
Before joining Transwestern, Bajaj was the founding principal of Citadel EHS's ESG & Sustainability Practice Area, overseeing ESG and GRESB consulting, WELL Building Standard certification performance testing, and IEQ assessments for sustainability and health and wellbeing building certification programs. He also served as a program manager at UL Solutions, a testing, inspection, and certification services company (known as Healthy Buildings prior to acquisition by UL). Bajaj’s experience includes collaborative project management with GRESB, WELL, LEED, BREEAM, Fitwel, and Living Building Challenge rating systems.
“Anchored by a steadfast commitment to integrity, innovation and service, Transwestern has built a leading energy and sustainability platform,” said Bajaj. “I look forward to collaborating across the enterprise to advance solutions that create value and mitigate risks for our clients and investors.”
Bajaj, WELL AP, LEED AP ID+C and LEED AP BD+C, earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Systems from the University of California, San Diego, where he teaches about ESG and Green Buildings. He currently serves as a board member for the U.S. Green Building Council - California.
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About Transwestern
Four dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Clients and investors rely on us for expertise that spans institutional and opportunistic investment, development, hospitality, and brokerage and asset services. Our award-winning, collaborative culture empowers team members with resources and independence to work across boundaries in pursuit of innovative solutions, reinforcing a reputation for service excellence that translates to measurable results. Through offices nationwide and alliance partners around the globe, we positively impact the built environment and our communities while fostering a work climate that champions career vitality for all. Learn more at transwestern.com and @Transwestern.
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