The addition of Nicolette bolsters Galvanize's growing capabilities and expertise in sustainable real estate
Nicolette Rabadi Jaze has joined Galvanize Climate Solutions (“Galvanize”), where she will lead Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and Sustainability for Galvanize’s real estate investment strategy. Reuniting with her former colleague, Joseph Sumberg, Nicolette will be based out of Galvanize’s New York office.
Nicolette comes to Galvanize from Esusu Financial, where she was Head of Client Engagement, Communications, and ESG. Prior to Esusu, Nicolette spent 15 years in sustainability roles at Goldman Sachs and The Moody’s Corporation. Most recently, Nicolette spent six years as a Vice President at Goldman Sachs, developing operational ESG integration strategies for real estate, both within the Asset Management and Corporate Real Estate divisions. In partnership with Joseph, Nicolette was responsible for defining and integrating the first generation of ESG priorities for all GSAM private real estate funds. These efforts spanned a variety of disciplines including energy generation, resource conservation, community engagement, and diversity and inclusion.
At Galvanize, Nicolette is looking to leverage Galvanize’s in-house team of science, technology, and policy experts to craft a comprehensive sustainability framework and decarbonization program for all property types.
“Nicolette has a track record of translating her passion to create a more sustainable environment and community into practical real-world solutions for the built environment,” said Joseph Sumberg, Managing Partner & Head of Real Estate at Galvanize. “I’m excited to see the impact that we will drive when we combine her knowledge and partnerships with the technical expertise of the Galvanize platform under a mandate exclusively focused on sustainable real estate investing.”
“Throughout her professional career, Nicolette has demonstrated a deep and authentic desire to positively impact the planet and those around her,” said Katie Hall, Co-Executive Chair of Galvanize. “We believe that climate change will be one of the most consequential secular trends in the U.S. real estate market for decades to come, presenting a significant opportunity for asset acquisition and investment towards decarbonization and value creation. Nicolette’s ability to craft and implement scalable sustainability programs that drive profits for our investors fits well with Galvanize’s mission.”
“The investment community is poised to accelerate sustainable solutions in the real estate sector, representing a tremendous opportunity,” said Nicolette Rabadi Jaze, Head of ESG & Sustainability at Galvanize Sustainable Real Estate. “I’m thrilled to be joining the Galvanize team, whose deep climate expertise is equally matched by its investment rigor and approach. I am excited to bring new sustainability frameworks to life across the platform and share the success of our impact with our investors.”
ABOUT GALVANIZE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
Galvanize Climate Solutions (“Galvanize”) is a climate-focused global investment firm built to support critical decarbonization solutions. Founded in September 2021 by Katie Hall and Tom Steyer, Galvanize invests at all stages and across asset classes, spanning seed, venture, growth, real estate and public equities. Galvanize strategies take a systems approach, utilizing a platform of integrated expertise across investment, climate science, technology and policy, aiming to accelerate the solutions that will define the climate transition and deliver compelling returns.
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