Daniel A. Gilbert

About Daniel A. Gilbert

WHAT I DO: I’m a strong ESG & sustainability program/project leader and strategist experienced in working with a team of subject matter experts and internal/external stakeholders to create and achieve objective, verifiable consumption and GHG reduction and cost saving goals. WHY IT MATTERS: Sustainability is an organizational strategy to optimize efficiency, so initiatives must provide benefits that support organizational goals and add value for a wide range of stakeholders. HOW I DO IT: Collaboration, innovation, communication and verification. I use experts in each field to identify potential solutions, analyze their feasibility and build business & communication plans with detailed actions, data management requirements, cost projections, ROI and subjective benefits. WHY IT WORKS: Building inclusion and involvement creates a sense of ownership and the process provides each stakeholder group with clearly stated actions they must take to contribute to success. WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: I listen to all perspectives and excel in asking good questions and challenging existing beliefs to identify the most beneficial and innovative approaches to achieve goals. I use data to demonstrate value and customize messages for each stakeholder group that appeal to their value priorities. KEYS: Relationship building, Cross functional knowledge, Visibility & Communication, In-depth understanding of the stakeholders.their needs, wants & goals, Continuous, two-way communication. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Strategic Planning, GHG Emissions, Energy, Waste & Water assessments - Baseline development, Project management, GAP analysis, Process mapping & improvement, Technology analysis, Vendor assessment & negotiation, Stakeholder engagement, Cost-benefit analysis, Data management & reporting (TCFD, SASB, CDP, GRI).

Experience

1. Director of Energy & Sustainability

   Cushman & Wakefield

   Apr 2022 — Present · Boyne City, MI, US

   Manage energy & sustainability programs for Fiserv portfolio of buildings in the U.S. and Canada. Responsible for developing cost, consumption and GHG emissions savings projects to achieve Fiserv corporate goals. Assist Fiserv executive staff in developing and implementing the corporate ESG program, including goal setting, decarbonization planning and reporting.

Education

• University of Michigan

  B.A., Communications & English

• University of Michigan

  MBA, Marketing