Aharon Kestenbaum
Director, Energy and Sustainability at Montefiore | Healthcare Decarbonization and Local Law 97 Compliance | Capital Programs and Resilience
- Role
- Director of Energy and Sustainability at Montefiore Health System
- Location
- West Orange, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Aharon Kestenbaum
As Director of Energy and Sustainability at Montefiore Health System, I lead initiatives to achieve ambitious decarbonization goals and ensure compliance with NYC Local Law 97. Managing $36.8M in sustainability investments, our team focuses on advanced HVAC systems, LED retrofits, and energy control technologies to drive operational efficiency and cost savings while enhancing resilience and generating new revenue streams. With over 10 years of experience in sustainability leadership, I previously advanced ESG strategies at Simon Property Group, earning industry recognition through improved ratings and awards. Collaborating on initiatives like the \"Roadmap to 2035\" and TCFD-aligned climate risk assessments, we drove significant energy and carbon reductions while engaging stakeholders across portfolios. My work continues to center on creating innovative, scalable energy solutions and fostering sustainable practices.As a Lecturer at Columbia University, I empower future sustainability leaders to navigate ESG opposition and drive actionable change in polarized markets.
Experience
Director of Energy and Sustainability
Jul 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US
Education
Bar-Ilan University
Bachelor's degree (summa cum laude), Geography and Environment
2012 — 2016
Columbia University
Master’s Degree, Sustainability Management
2016 — 2019
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