Marcella Thompson

About Marcella Thompson

Specialties: Environmental, social, governance (ESG), sustainability and corporate responsibility strategy that connects to a purpose-driven future; influencing the planning, design and construction of sustainable infrastructure across diverse sectors and geographies; greenhouse gas emissions accounting and a deep understanding of decarbonization pathways; a skilled communicator, with an eye for interpreting complex data sets and bringing sustainability concepts to life in presentations, writing, and other media; engaging stakeholders to influence change and do more together; communicating in a way that tells a story, builds brands, and inspires trust.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President Corporate Sustainability

   CBRE

   Sep 2022 — Present · Omaha, NE, US

   Leading Corporate Sustainability for the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. Responsible for financial-grade greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory, execution of our Climate Transition Strategy, and sustainability reporting. Partnering with Corporate Finance to position for compliance with ESG reporting regulations, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Education

• Emory University

  BA, Economics & Environmental Studies

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Sustainable Development
• Program Management
• Renewable Energy
• Energy Efficiency
• Environmental Awareness
• Project Management
• Environmental Consulting
• Energy
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Policy
• Proposal Writing
• Strategic Communications
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Environmental Issues
• Climate Change
• Procurement
• Sustainability
• Sustainability Reporting
• Sustainable Energy
• Sustainable Business
• Environmental Compliance
• Water
• Environmental Management Systems
• Recycling
• Strategic Planning