Zach Goldman
Zach is an experienced engagement lead, having led organizations with over $300 million in revenue through a sustainability transformation. His leadership includes introducing executives across the health care, information communications technology, and real estate sectors to best management practices and negotiating partnerships between clients and multi-national firms to draw on technical expertise. Additionally, he specializes in team building to develop internal capacity within our clients; including interdepartmental Green Teams representing the initiatives implemented by thousands of employees.
Prior to joining MSP, Zach led client engagement as the Business Development Manager at the Midtown Niki Group, a real estate private equity firm. He was responsible for developing client relationships and interfacing across their organization to guide transactions to successful conclusions. Zach co-developed Midtown Niki's Green Finance program, where he helped Midtown Niki clients to build alliances with the US Green Building Council and leading technical experts.
Zach holds degrees in Business Administration and Political Science from the University of Southern California, is a US Green Building Council LEED Green Associate, RABQSA Certified Competent in ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems, and a New Leaders Council Fellow. He is currently completing graduate coursework in Sustainability Management through Harvard extension.
As an avid backpacker, triathlete, eco-challenge racer, and amateur mountaineer, Zach is drawn to sustainability by a driving passion for the outdoors.
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Prior to joining MSP, Zach led client engagement as the Business Development Manager at the Midtown Niki Group, a real estate private equity firm. He was responsible for developing client relationships and interfacing across their organization to guide transactions to successful conclusions. Zach co-developed Midtown Niki's Green Finance program, where he helped Midtown Niki clients to build alliances with the US Green Building Council and leading technical experts.
Zach holds degrees in Business Administration and Political Science from the University of Southern California, is a US Green Building Council LEED Green Associate, RABQSA Certified Competent in ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems, and a New Leaders Council Fellow. He is currently completing graduate coursework in Sustainability Management through Harvard extension.
As an avid backpacker, triathlete, eco-challenge racer, and amateur mountaineer, Zach is drawn to sustainability by a driving passion for the outdoors.
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General Partners Going Green - Sustainability in Private EquityWhy Go Green? Why focus on environmental sustainability in private equity? At first glance it may seem like going green should be a very low priority for fund managers - private equity groups have small direct impacts and they operate under the radar.
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Occupy Wall Street, Banks' Social License to Operate, and SustainabilityOutside the masses huddled in Zucotti Park, it is generally acknowledged that the financial services sector has a reputation problem. Read the article below for information on banks' social license to operate and financial sustainability.
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The Case for Green InsuranceThere are 4 primary reasons why insurers should integrate environmental thinking into strategy.
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There is More to a Green Bank Than the Color of MoneyEnvironmental sustainability for banks is a core business issue, one which can affect facilities management, lending products and decisions, underwriting criteria, government relations, and brand management. Let's examine a few key initiatives.
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Sustainability Reality Should Not Lag Perception: A Case for Having a StrategyMachiavelli might have thought that looking green is better than being green, but many companies have already found that greenwashing is a liability. Simply put, sustainability should not be faked.
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Green ICT Saves BillionsInformation communications technology (ICT) plays a critical role in today's economy. Learn how increased efficiency in ICT has the potential to reduce humanity's environmental footprint.
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Getting the Word Out: Sustainability DisclosureInvestors, regulators, employees and customers are becoming ever more interested in what you are doing for the triple bottom line and savvier at discerning programs that are environmentally and socially responsible business from greenwashing. Learn more.
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Green Money '" Banks Lead the Way in Profiting from SustainabilityReducing environmental footprints, financing a low carbon future, and managing environmental risks add up to make sustainability an attractive focus area for banks.
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Who Cares About a Business's Sustainability Performance? Basically Everyone!In this article, we look at each of a business's major stakeholders - investors, customers, employees, and regulators - and describe how environmental initiatives in particular deliver value to each.
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Not Just Planting Trees, but Also Growing ProfitabilityBusinesses are harnessing environmental stewardship as a strategy to reduce costs, manage risks, and capture new opportunities. If you view '˜going green' as just planting trees on Earth Day, your organization is missing out - learn more.
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Why is Green a Business Imperative?Companies across many industries can profit from adopting forward thinking environmental strategies which leverage efficiency, innovation, and adaption to drive the bottom line while preserving our planet.