Verdani Institute for the Built Environment
The Verdani Institute for the Built Environment is a nonprofit organization founded in 2017, based in Carlsbad, US, that focuses on promoting sustainability in the building sector. With a small team of two, it specializes in ESG, corporate sustainability, education, and resilience risk management, aiming to empower underrepresented groups and enhance global sustainability impacts.
History
The Verdani Institute for the Built Environment was founded in 2017. Since its inception, the organization has focused on promoting sustainability within the global building sector. It operates as a nonprofit entity, emphasizing its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development.
Services
The Verdani Institute offers a range of services aimed at enhancing sustainability practices in the built environment. These include developing comprehensive training materials for students and professionals, providing educational resources for academic institutions and corporate training, and offering a certification program for individuals committed to ESG best practices. The organization also collaborates with clients to implement sustainability programs and develops partnerships to promote the adoption of sustainable practices.
Specialties
The Verdani Institute specializes in various areas related to sustainability and the built environment. Its specialties include ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks, corporate sustainability, education, collaboration, resilience risk management, and sustainable real estate. The organization also focuses on creating resources for sustainable properties and enhancing resiliency within the built environment.
Partnerships and Collaborations
The Verdani Institute actively forms strategic alliances to broaden its audience and amplify its message. It collaborates with academic institutes, industry trade associations, and governmental agencies to expand the use of its resources. The organization also partners with existing organizations to empower underrepresented groups in the commercial real estate industry and participates in events and conferences to support activists and environmental organizations.
Future Initiatives
The Verdani Institute plans to release a guidance report on global decarbonization in December 2024. It aims to advance scalable strategies through impactful partnerships and continues to develop an online platform that connects individuals to educational resources, community support, and career opportunities. The organization advocates for a built environment that is decarbonized, resilient, and aligned with nature.