Grace Arnold

About Grace Arnold

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Highly motivated, creative and versatile senior manager with over 20 years experience with specialties in sustainability management, ESG, project management, design standards development, workplace strategies, energy management, and value engineering Consistent commitment to integrating environmental and social impacts for growth and profitability Proficient LEED AP, O+M and successful in driving operational efficiency by integrating sustainable design and best practices into renovations, new construction and building operations Adept in developing systems for making triple bottom line decisions for products and overall business operations Effective in communicating with key stakeholders on sustainability and ESG programs and initiatives Creator of strategic plan that promotes Citi corporate initiatives to enhance employee health, wellness and productivity through the design, construction and operations of building space.

Experience

1. Vice President, North America Region Head - Sustainability

   Citi

   Aug 2012 — Present · New York, NY, US

   National Head of Sustainability for Citi Realty Services.Responsible for the management of sustainability programs for Citi\'s North American operationsCollaborate across regions to develop a strategic plan for supply, demand and renewable energy managementEstablish and maintain pipeline of opportunities for resource efficiency and cost avoidance in data centers, offices, operational centers and retail properties. Manage the collection and reporting of company-wide natural resource consumption data across various platforms for 1,200+ facilities ( 20MM SF) Create and implement effective strategic plans to achieve global carbon, energy, water, waste and LEED certification targets Develop and maintain global LEED Program including Retail Volume ProgramManage all aspects of sustainability and LEED certification for the upgrade and renovation of Citi\'s global corporate headquarters(2.3MM SF) targeting LEED Platinum certificationCreator of strategic plan that promotes Citi corporate initiatives to enhance employee health, wellness and productivity through the design, construction and operations of building space Collaborate with Investor Relations, Marketing, Legal and Public Affairs to support the creation of the annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Reports Represent Citi at industry forums and conferences and serve as subject matter expert on trends and technologies in sustainability

Education

• Stony Brook University

  BA, Economics

• Columbia University

  M.S., Sustainability Management

  2010 — 2013

• New York University

  Certificate, Construction Project Management

  2006 — 2009