Sustainability Consulting Services

We bring hands-on experience across leasing, capital planning and operations, equipping us to integrate sustainability into every phase of the asset lifecycle. As market conditions prompt owners to hold assets longer and operate with leaner teams, sustainability becomes a practical lever to enhance performance, manage risk and prepare for future disclosure requirements. Our real estate advisory professionals help clients uncover opportunities to reduce operating costs, improve building efficiency and support long-term asset value while aligning with tenant expectations and investor priorities.

Our broad perspectives help you navigate renewable fuel certifications, decarbonization, green financing, energy-transition issues and whatever you need to prepare for tomorrow’s challenges in the energy industry.

The construction industry can make a significant green impact as it is a leading user or natural resources. We will guide you through the many complexities, such as energy consumption, emissions, building materials, smart design technology, waste reduction and operational efficiencies.

The value of every transaction is a potential growth catalyst. Sustainable practices that build enterprise value and impact investing opportunities are no different. Weaver’s team knows how to increase that growth with ESG practices tailored to private equity firms, funds and limited partners.

From reputational risk to inclusion and climate concerns, today’s sustainability challenges require more than good intentions. They demand a clear, well-defined strategy. Weaver helps you establish that foundation, starting with a materiality assessment and building a roadmap to guide priorities, set targets and drive measurable results aligned with your business model.

Even the best sustainability plans can stall without the right structure and support to carry them forward. Weaver helps organizations put their strategies into action by aligning stakeholders, building reliable data processes and operationalizing supply chain and workforce initiatives. Our tailored approach ensures sustainability efforts gain real traction across the organization.

As reporting requirements grow more complex, many organizations lack the systems and clarity needed to produce reliable sustainability disclosures. Weaver helps you assess and strengthen the processes, controls and data behind your reporting. With deep knowledge of leading frameworks, we ensure your reports are credible, audit-ready and aligned with evolving expectations.

As ESG investing regulations evolve, Weaver’s asset management professionals can help your team master implementation, risk management, ESG health checks, third-party due diligence, governance, policy development, analytics, and reporting across all asset classes.

• Risk Assessment. Evaluate risks and opportunities across the environmental, social, and governance landscape to align financial and sustainability objectives.
• Due Diligence. Conduct thorough evaluation of ESG performance and practices to provide stakeholders with key considerations during the underwriting stage.
• Performance Metrics and Reporting. Examine specific ESG performance metrics relevant to the industry and company along with financial indicators to ensure the investment satisfies the organization’s thresholds.

Obtaining third-party assurance over ESG reporting provides additional credibility and transparency to the metrics assessed by your investors and other stakeholders. Weaver’s ESG assurance services look for reporting risks and validate the metrics that matter the most.

• ESG Data Assurance. Verify accuracy and completeness of data to facilitate reliable metrics in ESG reporting and investor relations communications related to material topics including GHG emissions, climate risk, and social responsibility efforts.
• Regulatory Compliance. Third party verification of the organization’s compliance with complex and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Materiality Assessment Assurance. Enhance the process of selecting critical topics and initiatives by engaging Weaver’s specialized team to conduct the materiality assessment – bolstering the credibility of the results.

Our team is well-versed in the ESG tax environment. We will help you build and understand the implications of a sustainable tax strategy — including benefits like the federal Inflation Reduction Act tax credits. You will be confident in your ability to meet compliance requirements and face the demands of an ever-changing market.

• ESG Tax Reporting. Standardize an ESG focused tax approach to disclosure in accordance w industry standard frameworks like GRI or WEF for optimal transparency and responsible messaging.
• IRA Credits and Tax Incentives. Take advantage of revenue bosting credits and tax incentives without the hassle of dedicating internal resources to decode the complicated provisions.
• ESG Tax Strategy. Model comprehensive scenarios for growth opportunities including subsidies, rebates, and credits for applicable capex projects and investments; as well as risk mitigation like exposure to potential carbon tax legislation.