International real estate advisor Savills has expanded its Sustainability Consultancy team in its property management division with three new strategic hires.
International real estate advisor Savills has expanded its Sustainability Consultancy team in its property management division with three new strategic hires.
Olivier Garnier and Tom Bardwell, will join as Principal Sustainability Consultants, while Megan Steven will join as a Senior Climate Risk and Resilience Consultant. They will provide a comprehensive range of services to help clients understand both the risks and opportunities associated with embracing and effectively managing ESG.
Olivier has over 13 years’ experience as an ESG specialist, with a proven track record of delivering complex, end-to-end programs for large investor and occupier clients. His previous roles include positions at Cushman & Wakefield and EEVS.
Tom has nearly 10 years’ experience, with previous roles at Evora Global and Schneider Electric, specialising in sustainability strategy. His expertise includes renewable energy road-mapping, carbon accounting, CDP submission management, SBTi target setting and implementation, as well as net zero carbon and energy efficiency planning. His previous roles include positions at Evora Global and Schneider Electric.
Megan previously worked at Willis Towers Watson, and her experience includes assessing and managing climate-related risks, geospatial data analysis, and risk modelling, providing actionable insights to support property decision making.
In their new roles, Olivier and Tom will focus on providing sustainability data, reporting, and ESG advisory services for real estate portfolios, working with Savills existing teams to lead strategic deliverables and foster strong client relationships. Megan will join Savills growing team of experts, focusing on the increasing need for the property sector to plan for the changing climate.
Tanya Broadfield, Head of Savills Sustainability Consultancy, says: “It is great to welcome Olivier, Tom and Megan to Savills. Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) remain high on the agenda for many organisations, driven by evolving legislation, growing stakeholder concerns, increasing demands for transparency and disclosure and the changing climate. With their expertise, Tom, Olivier and Megan will further reinforce our position as market leaders in this field.”