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  • Environments

    Sustainably Enhanced 1826

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    Platinum 9

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  • Countries

    10

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From portfolio strategy to project execution, Emerald Built Environments helps organizations turn sustainability goals into measurable results—improving buildings, strengthening brands, and creating long-term value. 

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Sustainability Strategies That Work—From Boardroom to Boiler Room

What We Do

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We help owners, developers, architects, engineers, and operators plan and deliver sustainability initiatives that drive financial, environmental, and operational performance. 

 

Whether you’re: 

  • Building the business case for new investments
  • Aligning sustainability with growth, risk management, and brand reputation
  • Setting ESG or GHG targets and reporting to stakeholders
  • Designing, renovating, or optimizing high-performance buildings

…our team delivers the strategy, data, and technical expertise to make it happen. 

 

We work at: 

  • Any scale—from single projects to enterprise-wide portfolios
  • Any stage—feasibility studies, design, construction, operations, and capital planning
  • Any goal—compliance, certification, emissions reduction, or competitive positioning
  • Anywhere – our client base and portfolio is international

 

With Emerald, you get more than a consultant—you get a partner who understands your business, speaks the language of your stakeholders, and knows how to connect sustainability to results. 

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The Results

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Our goal is touch 2,030 environments by 2030. Here's how we're measuring up.

Sustainable Environments

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923

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21

Leed Platinum

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8

Countries

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10

Core Services

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Our service areas are designed to meet you where you are—whether you need a specific technical solution or a comprehensive sustainability strategy. 

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Engineering for
High-Performance Buildings

MEP and envelope design or design assistance that balances cost, comfort, and carbon—whether you’re retrofitting or building new. 
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Energy Audits

 

Financial-grade audits that identify efficiency opportunities, improve operations, and help you qualify for funding. 

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Building Energy Modeling

 

Early and detailed analysis to inform design decisions, avoid compliance surprises, and optimize costs.

 

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Building Certifications

Strategy-first support to earn LEED, WELL, ENERGY STAR, Fitwel, Green Globes, and more—clear guidance from start to finish. 
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GHG Emissions Reporting

Turn environmental impact goals into measurable emissions metrics with proven tools and frameworks. 


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Sustainability Roadmap

A tailored plan that aligns sustainability goals, performance metrics, capital budgets, and key milestones. 

 

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Proven Results

1,826 total environments improved through sustainable strategies, certifications, audits, and engineering services.
10 countries worldwide, with projects shaping healthier, high-performing spaces on a global scale.
80% of our work comes from repeat clients, a testament to the trust we build and the results we deliver.

Why Clients work with us

We Deliver Results That matter 

 

Unlock funding opportunities 
We align goals with program requirements and provide the documentation you need to secure federal, state, and local incentives. 

 

Improve performance across your portfolio 
From single buildings to enterprise-wide assets, we help optimize systems, operations, and ESG metrics. 

 

Plan investments with confidence 
Our data-driven analysis connects performance metrics to ROI, guiding smart, high-impact capital planning. 

 

Stay compliant and reduce risk 
We help you navigate evolving codes, emissions rules, and disclosure mandates—avoiding costly missteps. 

 

Strengthen market position 
We turn sustainability into a competitive advantage, improving brand reputation, investor confidence, and stakeholder trust. 

Who We Serve

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Architects + Engineers

We partner with design teams to integrate sustainability into every stage of a project—balancing design vision with environmental performance. From building certifications and building energy modeling to emissions reporting and ESG alignment, we help ensure projects meet both creative and compliance goals.  

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Developers & Owners

We link sustainability with core business metrics—risk, cost, value, and reputation—while guiding projects from acquisition and feasibility to certification and ongoing operations. Our strategies strengthen market position, support investor reporting, and deliver long-term value.  

 

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Businesses & Operators

We help organizations turn impact reduction commitments into actionable, measurable outcomes—improving facilities, reducing environmental impact, maximizing incentives, and meeting compliance requirements. Our services ensure sustainability is not just a promise but a competitive advantage.  

Let's Talk

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Whether you’re setting corporate sustainability goals, pursuing certifications, or rethinking an existing facility, Emerald Built Environments, a Crete United Company, is here to help you move forward—strategically. 

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