Ryan Lay

Manager, Environment @CBRE

CA

Spearheaded development and implementation of ISO 14001:2015 EMS, delivering ~$3.5M in annual cost avoidance • Championed innovative, nature-based approaches, including natural asset inventories and biodiversity assessments to advance corporate sustainability, climate resilience, and indigenous reconciliation. • Directed internal compliance and conformance audits, embedding accountability and fostering a proactive culture of environmental stewardship. • Designed and delivered global sustainability training, enhancing employee awareness and action.• Appointed to CBRE Global Sustainability Leadership Council• Practiced servant leadership principles to mentor team members, cultivate collaboration, and build organizational capacity in environmental performance.• Co-chaired Employee Engagement Committee, organizing initiatives that raised $4,200+ annually for local causes.