Richard Cook Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

- Led global Sustainability activities on the Vanguard account, engaging account teams including senior management, facility managers, engineering managers, building operating engineers, vendors, and strategic partners to drive program expansion.- Developed and executed sustainability strategy across Vanguard’s global portfolio, working collaboratively with stakeholders to successfully implement programs and initiatives of the carbon reduction strategy for Vanguard’s 2025 carbon neutrality objective across their global operations.- Oversaw the identification of resource efficiency projects (energy, carbon, water and waste) and in collaboration with key stakeholders developed and guided project business cases through the client approval process, extending to managing and coordinating consultants to deliver projects.- Integrated risk identification and management strategies throughout Vanguard’s operational sustainability program.- Tracked, analyzed, and reported on global sustainability metrics, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3), energy, water, waste, and ESG metrics, reporting internally and externally. - Contracted and project managed the third-party assurance program for Vanguard’s annual GHG emissions.- Developed, implemented and continuously evolved appropriate governance structures for the program, including communications on sustainability strategies, plans, and progress towards goals to all levels of staff.- Project managed Vanguard’s green building and wellness certifications including LEED O&M.

Singapore, Singapore, Sg

Dexus Strategic Account- Chair of Dexus Sustainability Steering Committee and sustainability representative on executive Strategic Steering Committee.- Support implementation of Dexus’ FY22 Net Zero initiative. - Led the strategic planning program in pursuit of Dexus’ 2025 sustainability targets including identification of CAPEX opportunities and corresponding business case development.- Engage and support a cohort of 90 facility managers across all Australian states to guide the onsite implementation and maintenance of sustainability program initiatives.- Oversee contract management activities for sustainability related vendors including cleaning service providers and NABERS consultants.- Conduct building and portfolio level environmental performance analysis including transformation of data into information; and oversee identification/implementation of efficiency opportunities. - Oversee the rating programs for NABERS Energy, Water, Indoor Environment and Waste across the 1.4 million sq. m Dexus office portfolio.- Support implementation of social sustainability initiatives within the Dexus community, including integration of Indigenous owned vendors within procurement programs.- Oversee the Dexus operational waste program and lead development of the Dexus Circular Economy strategy.- Manage a team of 4 assessors and analysts.- Develop and maintain operational budgets for all sustainability related costs. - Member of the Dexus energy procurement working group supporting energy procurement initiatives including multi-state RFP projects, PPA maintenance and progressive electricity purchasing.- Evaluate potential risks and develop management and mitigation strategies as required.

New York, Ny, Us

• Developed, planned and guided innovative strategic corporate sustainability initiatives and reduction goals pertaining to energy, carbon, waste and water for Fortune 500 companies including MetLife, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase, and commercial real estate portfolios including CBRE and JLL.• Developed and implemented programs to evaluate climate change impacts, and identified strategies to mitigate impacts and incorporate predicted environmental changes into operational resilience planning.• Developed sustainable programs and initiatives for commercial real estate clients to facilitate stakeholder engagement and program success, including developing tailored communication strategies and educational events to ensure full stakeholder buy-in.• Researched upcoming trends and initiatives to leverage opportunities in project managing action plans and innovation strategies for tailored programs to maximize operational efficiency.• Managed department budgeting and financial expenditure reports including analysis of forecasts vs actuals. • Advised on the development of strategic initiatives pertaining to ESG goals and initiated benchmarks and progress tracking mechanisms to evaluate program performance.• Tracked and analysed impacts and progress of sustainable initiatives and financial models with corresponding quarterly & annual reporting via industry standards including GRI, DJSI and CDP.• Oversaw environmental management programs for public and private construction projects to ensure legal and regulatory compliance for applicable state and federal requirements.• Managed a team of 8 internal consultants and analysts and 4 external auditors and designers.• ISO 14001 program development and oversight. • Tracked and analysed progress of sustainable initiatives for commercial office buildings and national clients and conducted cost/benefit analysis to evaluate program effectiveness and financial impacts.

New York, Ny, Us

• Sustainability Program Oversight for more than 30 million square feet of client space including commercial real estate portfolios, commercial development precincts, and higher education institutes.• Advised on energy efficiency improvements at a Class A commercial office building in NYC to improve Energy Star Portfolio Manager Score from 61 to 79 in 3 years.• Handled workload distribution and quality control for the NYC consulting team, including task assignment.

New York, Ny, Us

- LEED New and Existing Building Certifications- Recycling technology development research consulting

New York, Ny, Us

* Assist consultants in researching key projects and conducting special analysis of emerging concepts and technologies.* Researched key topics including: emerging food waste-to-energy technologies; recycling and energy efficiency certifications and opportunities; Dow Jones Sustainability Index organisations and associated niche market opportunities.

• Consulting to clients within the construction and demolition waste industry on the development and implementation of a $4million state of the art recycling machine. • Analysing efficiency of the machine, feedstock and output materials, identification of greatest financially profitable opportunities. • Environmental and human health impact analysis and subsequent strategy proposal of options to minimise negative environmental and health impacts.

Barangaroo, Nsw, Au

• Consulting internship examining Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) within commercial office environments.• Analysis of opportunities to improve human productivity and reduce absenteeism associated with sustainable IEQ improvements during development of new commercial office towers.

• Construction of $13million residence and $11million apartment complex.• General construction duties including physical construction and organisation of process spanning the entire jobs.• Management of site materials, contractors and labouring team, extending to control of the site in Master builders absence.

Master Of Sustainability, Sustainable Building Development

Bachelor Of Medical Science