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We build enduring sustainability programs that help us all get closer to a net-zero future

CodeGreen is committed to people, profits, and the planet.

15 Years
in business

600 Million square feet in ESG data management

50+ ESG
experts

We’re creating a fundamentally healthy and more sustainable built environment

CodeGreen’s expert team of real estate sustainability consultants works with investors, owners, operators, and tenants worldwide to develop, implement, and track comprehensive sustainability programs that improve operational efficiency, meet sustainability targets, and comply with healthy building certification, regulatory, and investor reporting requirements.

From strategy to execution

We offer a range of real estate sustainability consulting, from strategy and planning through building-level execution. Everything we do begins with a foundational understanding of how buildings operate.

A culture of innovation

We collaborate with the most successful real estate firms in the world, developing industry-leading sustainability programs that reduce operational expenses, minimize building carbon footprints, and drive the sustainable real estate industry forward.

Interdisciplinary expertise

Our holistic approach to sustainability leverages CodeGreen’s interdisciplinary team of sustainable real estate consultants and engineers to amplify the value we deliver to our clients.

Data-driven strategy and execution

CodeGreen’s ESG consulting and technical solutions are grounded in verified data on current and past performance so we can pinpoint measurable opportunities, and then implement plans to achieve them.

Our core values guide us every step of the way

Passion

For our team, this is more than just a job. It’s a calling, a commitment, and a dedication.

Innovation

We build enduring solutions based on data, engineering, and sustainability expertise.

Quality

Every strategy and plan is carefully crafted so we deliver the results our clients demand.

Trust

Our focus is on building relationships based on understanding and respect with every client.

Impact

We’re not taking baby steps. We’re reducing the carbon footprint of the built environment.

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We frequently post ESG consulting jobs, renewable energy engineering jobs, data architecture and management designer jobs, and much more.

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Meet our sustainable real estate consulting team

President

Stephen Rizzo

Senior Director, Strategic Growth

Christopher Cayten

Mr. Cayten has more than 20 years of experience in sustainability consulting, architecture and development in commercial real estate in New York City and overseas. Mr. Cayten works with private and public sector leaders to improve the sustainability of the built environment while delivering positive value to building owners, occupiers and investors. Chris has extensive experience developing and implementing strategic energy-efficiency and sustainability programs for more than 300 million sf of commercial property around the country including many of the largest commercial portfolios in New York City and Washington, DC. Mr. Cayten has worked closely with the NYC Mayor’s Office since 2009 supporting their voluntary and mandatory energy-efficiency programs for new and existing buildings to help the city reach its ambitious 80% carbon reduction goal by 2050. Mr. Cayten has spoken domestically and internationally about sustainable real estate and energy efficiency policy. He sits on the Advisory Council to the New York City Climate Museum, Fitwel Advisory Council, and is an active member of Urban Green, and serves on the sustainability committees of BOMA-NY and REBNY.

Senior Director, Product Development

Joshua Kace

As the Senior Director of Product Development at CodeGreen, Josh works to channel the amazing creativity and subject-matter knowledge across the entire CodeGreen team to facilitate product development and process improvement. In an ever-changing industry, Josh ensures that CodeGreen stays ahead of the curve and is able to meet all our client’s critical needs as quickly as possible, sometimes before our clients know they need them!

Director, Data & Business Intelligence

Aaron Fuller

Director, Sustainable Buildings

Hannah Bronfman

Director, Energy Management

Sofia Melo

After more than 7 years working with multifamily new construction projects pursuing green certifications and high energy savings, Sofia joined CodeGreen where she could apply her knowledge to existing and new construction commercial buildings, which are responsible for a significant portion of New York City’s carbon footprint. As the associate director in the Engineering Department, Sofia leads a team of exceptional energy engineers with the common goal of helping our buildings achieve their energy efficiency and carbon reduction goals.