Conor Merrigan

About Conor Merrigan

Highly-experienced sustainability professional focused on strategic planning and effective implementation. Facilitator of ambitiously practical solutions that balance science-based urgency, market constraints, and stakeholder desires. Dedicated team member and demonstrated leader seeking to drive impact, forge lasting relationships and help clients and colleagues shine.Specialties:*Strategic sustainability and energy planning (ESG, GHG, Waste Diversion, etc.)*Sustainability reporting and investor disclosure (SASB, TCFD, GRI, UN SDGs, AXPC, etc.)*Innovation and market leadership*Sustainability certifications in the built environment (LEED (Existing Buildings to Cities), Envision, Eco-Districts, Green Marine, etc.)* Technical instruction* Participatory facilitation and consensus-building

Experience

1. Senior Principal

   Spirit Environmental Montrose Environmental Group

   Jan 2024 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   I lead Spirit: A Montrose Environmental Company\'s sustainability services line, where we leverage technical expertise, project management skills, and knowledge of industry best practices to deliver ambitiously practical solutions for our clients. From Sustainability (ESG) Reporting, 3rd Party Assurance, and Strategic Planning to leveraging our air quality, environmental conditions assessments, and regulatory skill-sets, we provide a world-class suite of sustainability services.Whether developing specific sustainability implementation efforts side by side with your team or providing 3rd party verification or validation of GHG and ESG metrics or products, we use our knowledge of industrial processes and sustainability frameworks to help devise and develop solutions in addition to providing specific project assistance.

Education

• University of Colorado Denver

  MURP, MUD, Urban Design, Sustainable Development, Urban Planning

  2004 — 2007

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Engineering

  1996 — 1998

• Oregon State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Science

  1998 — 2001

Skills

• Leed
• Sustainability
• Green Building
• Energy Efficiency
• Sustainability Consulting
• Energy Conservation
• Energy Management
• Urban Planning
• Program Management
• Sustainable Design
• Sustainable Energy
• Leed Ap
• Energy
• Comprehensive Planning
• Renewable Energy
• Proposal Writing
• Feasibility Studies
• Sustainable Architecture
• Energy Audits
• Energy Policy
• Climate Change
• Energy Services
• Affordable Housing
• Alternative Energy
• Leadership
• Land Use Planning
• Sustainable Business
• Gis
• Performance Contracting
• Neighborhood Planning
• Construction
• Energy Efficiency Finance
• Sustainable Development
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)