Legence Strengthens Sustainability Leadership with Acquisition of Corporate Sustainability Strategies (CSS)
April 30 2024 - 9:47AM
Business Wire
Partnering with CSS opens new revenue channels,
clients, and opportunities for Legence, enhancing in-house
expertise and accelerating efficiency and sustainability in the
built environment.
Legence, a Blackstone Portfolio Company and North America's
leading, integrated provider of energy efficiency and
sustainability solutions for the built environment, today announced
the acquisition of Corporate Sustainability Strategies (CSS), a
commercial real estate sustainability consulting firm driving
robust investment returns through the design and implementation of
cost-effective environmental, social, governance (ESG), and
resilience strategies. The acquisition builds on Legence’s
long-standing and collaborative relationship with CSS and expands
on Legence’s fast-growing client roster and servicing
opportunities.
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Brenna Walraven, President and CEO of
commercial real estate sustainability consulting firm Corporate
Sustainability Strategies. (Photo: Business Wire)
CSS is a leading consulting solutions firm headed by Brenna
Walraven, a renowned expert with over 30 years of experience in
national institutional, multi-sector real estate. This acquisition
marks Legence's latest expansion, building on previous successful
acquisitions including P2S, A.O. Reed & Co., and OCI
Associates. With CSS's expertise in supporting the strategy,
development, and implementation of sustainability programs, this
addition will further amplify Legence's efforts to rapidly
transform the built environment and deliver year-over-year client
savings. CSS will merge with RE Tech Advisors to further enhance
Legence's collective impact.
“As a woman-owned organization with a deep commitment to
corporate responsibility and positive change, CSS aligns perfectly
with Legence's mission to accelerate sustainability in the built
environment and enhance in-house expertise,” said Deb Cloutier,
Chief Sustainability Officer of Legence and President of RE Tech.
“This acquisition marks a significant milestone in our journey to
deliver comprehensive solutions that drive both financial and
environmental value for our clients."
“Our new partnership with CSS is further proof that we’re
attracting top talent and leadership, positioning Legence as the
leading provider of integrated decarbonization services,” said Jeff
Sprau, CEO of Legence. “CSS’ nearly three decades of experience
supporting clients with billions in assets and delivering
sustainable outcomes is a perfect match for our customer base as
well as our culture. We’re excited to leverage this expertise.”
“Joining Legence’s family of more than 5,000 team members will
expand our opportunities to exceed client satisfaction and deliver
impactful, high-performance outcomes across the real estate
sector,” said Brenna Walraven, President and CEO of CSS. “I’m
looking forward to continuing to elevate sustainability within the
built environment, driving business case solutions, and am thrilled
to be working with a mission-driven and passionate team.”
About Legence
As an Energy Transition Accelerator™, Legence transforms
buildings to pave the way for a sustainable future — faster.
Legence is North America’s leading, integrated provider of energy
efficiency and sustainability solutions for the built environment.
Legence improves the performance of buildings, making the spaces
that shape our lives healthier and more sustainable. We specialize
in helping clients decrease operating costs, reduce carbon
emissions, and enhance occupant well-being and productivity. From
advisory services and design to construction and ongoing
maintenance, we offer a comprehensive suite of Stackable Solutions™
across the entire building lifecycle. With over a century of
experience, we have the expertise to implement high-performing
projects with unmatched outcomes, serving industry leaders in
mission-critical and essential sectors such as data centers,
semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare, education, and more. To
learn more about Legence and its services, visit
www.wearelegence.com.
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