Best Green and Sustainable Real Estate Experts

Rebecca Aba Gaisie is a recognized expert in sustainability and energy management, currently conducting high-impact research at Eastern Illinois University. She is the first-place recipient of the 2025 Award for Excellence in Student Research for her work on biodegradable packaging solutions for the beverage industry in developing markets. Her expertise spans Carbon Capture Deployment (CCS) in U.S. oil fields, the circular economy, and the strategic implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Rebecca’s work bridges the gap between technical energy transition strategies and practical business sustainability.

Sabine Ghali, Managing Director at Buttonwood Property Management, Award Winning Real Estate Broker and an Entrepreneur at heart. Sabine is on a mission to help investors create real estate wealth over time in the Greater Toronto Area. Sabine is published in a number of media outlets, including Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, Toronto Sun, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Gulf News, among many others.

My work focuses on the intersection of consumerism, overproduction, marketing, and climate change. I aim to bring easily digestible guidance to everyone on how to live a more sustainable life for people, animals, and the planet, without sacrificing joy, style, and fulfillment. My No New Things Challenge has been awarded a Silver Stevie Award for Non-profit Innovation, and is now a popular book by the same name, with a trademarked process that gets folks out of the consumerist swirl and back into their lives. I am a featured expert on CNN, Live with Kelly & Mark, TODAY, Good Morning America, have spoken at SXSW and the United Nations, and have a popular TED Talk. I hold a BA from Brown University and an MSc from The University of Oxford, UK, am a Professor of Marketing for Sustainability at various institutions, and live in Chicago, IL. In a nutshell: I reconnect people with the truth that they have and are enough.

Luxury Real Estate Leader & Lifestyle Concierge With nearly two decades in luxury real estate and over $300 million in career sales, Damian Hall has become one of the Carolinas’ most trusted names. A Christie’s Masters Circle member (top 1 % worldwide) and recipient of the inaugural Christie's International Real Estate Gavel of Greatness award (2023), Damian stands out among the global network’s 32 000+ agents. He leads the Damian Hall Group, operating across five distinct luxury lifestyle markets—from Greater Greenville, SC including Downtown and Simpsonville to equestrian estates in Tryon, lakefront homes on Lake Keowee, mountain homes in Highlands and Cashiers, and coastal properties in Hilton Head. Damian is excited to soon be expanding into hsi hometown of Charleston. His team’s consistent record‑setting sales range from the Cliffs Communities to the highest sale on Lake Lure, the highest residential lot sale in North Main, highest sale in the City of Asheville, Most Expensive Equestrian Estate in SC, and dozens more. Many of these are records for highest sale in the neighborhood or highest price per square foot in the past year. Damian’s expertise is widely recognized; he’s been featured on HGTV, in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, and speaks on luxury real estate, branding, AI, marketing, and social media at industry events. High-profile property coverage: South Carolina’s most expensive property, represented by Damian, was featured on the cover of WSJ | Mansion. The $22 million estate has also been covered in Realtor.com, Post and Courier, and Mansion Global, highlighting its status as the priciest listing in state history. HGTV House Hunters: Damian was featured in the episode "Housing Horses in South Carolina," advising buyers hunting for equestrian properties around Greenville. Quoted and referenced on prominent outlets: Damian's perspective on topics from luxury branding, home sale strategies, and market trends can be found in Robb Report, NY Times, The State, Realtor.com, and others, positioning him as a go-to expert in the region. Panelist and speaker: Damian is regularly invited to panels at Christie's conferences and national real estate events, sharing marketing and branding strategies with industry peers. Social media and industry interviews: Numerous interviews on YouTube and other platforms show his expertise in using social media for luxury listings and real estate branding.

I help bridge the gap between Fortune 500 retailers and the secondary market at Royal Closeouts. My expertise lies in supply chain circularity, surplus inventory management, and the logistics of moving millions of units of overstock. I’m passionate about reducing retail waste through efficient, data-driven liquidation strategies.

Andrea is an entrepreneur & global expert in 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. He is the founder & "Chief Earth Officer" (i.e. a CEO on a mission for our planet) at 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦.𝐜𝐨𝐦, a leading sustainability information and data platform, and one of Angel List’s ‘𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞’. In 2024, illuminem achieved "the most participated round by key climate investors worldwide" and "the region's highest valuation for an early-stage climate company". Andrea is also the 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐄𝐂 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 (Europe's #1 business school), where he teaches Europe’s only Greentech course, with the goal of developing the next generation of sustainability leaders. Previous to illuminem, he served as the 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩’𝐬 (𝐁𝐂𝐆) 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧, leading projects on sustainable investments and innovation for multinationals & governments. Andrea has been recognized by the 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 as one of the 50 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 '𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬' ("civil society leaders making the change we need to see"), and by Startup Italia as one of '𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲’𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬'. He is the Sustainability & Innovation 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫, Der Standard; a published author in the Journal of Financial Engineering; and a speaker at events hosted by COP, Davos, and universities around the world. His latest TEDx on ESG has become “the most-watched talk in Italian on sustainability.”

Born in Yorkshire and now living in London, Charlie has been in the renewable energy industry since 2017, having worked as a writer and then editor of green technology advisor The Eco Experts. He now works at the solar subscription company Sunsave, on a mission to make the power of solar accessible to all UK homes. His work has focussed on educating UK homeowners about a wide range of residential power and heating solutions, including solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, infrared panels, and EV chargers. He has twice attended Grand Designs Live as a Green Living Expert, advising homeowners on how best to cut their energy bills and carbon footprint.

Alberto Gonzalez is a real estate strategist, investor, and founder of Investahaus, where he structures acquisitions, creative financing solutions, and exit strategies for property owners and investors. His work sits at the intersection of real estate, capital strategy, and emerging technology. With a background in marketing and construction, Alberto brings both market psychology and asset-level discipline to his analysis. He has participated in real estate tokenization initiatives and is formally educated in blockchain applications for property ownership, giving him a forward-looking perspective on how digital infrastructure is reshaping real asset investment. As a licensed real estate professional and active investor in Florida, he provides insight on distressed inventory trends, creative finance, business exits, regulatory shifts in wholesaling, and the evolution of real estate into programmable assets. Alberto is available to the media for commentary on housing market dynamics, alternative financing structures, tokenization of real estate, and the future of property investment.

As a real estate advisor with Benedetti - Christie's International Real Estate, I specialize in luxury property transactions above €1 million across the Dolomites, South Tyrol, Cortina d'Ampezzo, and Italy. Fluent in German, Italian, and English, I deliver tailored solutions for international buyers and sellers who value discretion, speed, and results. My expertise spans both on-market and off-market deals, with a reputation built on absolute privacy, seamless execution, and deep market insight. Through my Christie's affiliation, clients gain access to exclusive chalets, villas, and investment opportunities—supported by a global network. Clients choose me for strategic guidance, confidential and efficient transactions, and local expertise in Italy’s most desirable locations. If you seek the highest standard in Italian luxury real estate, I provide an experience defined by trust, excellence, and measurable results.

Sustainability and ESG consultant for businesses of all sizes in all industries. I have been managing sustainability for organizations for twelve years and launched a sustainability consulting firm in 2017. Sustainability consulting services focus on developing corporate sustainability strategies/plans, producing sustainability/ESG reports in line with GRI, SASB and TCFD, conducting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories, setting GHG reduction targets and guiding clients in sustainability certifications such as TRUE Zero Waste, B Corp, LEED and CarbonNeutral.

Matt Deasy is Director of Impact Startup Growth at Grounded World (a NYC-based sustainability marketing and brand activation consultancy), and a consultant specializing in impact-driven business and sustainability marketing. With over 20-years experience in impact business and entrepreneurship, Matt has launched and led a wide range of multiple ventures, from a multinational extreme sports tourism business, to developing new initiatives in nature-based solution funding, experiential ecotourism expeditions, and sustainability marketing campaigns. His consultancy supports early-stage social entrepreneurs with go-to-market strategy, communications, and partnerships at the intersection of social innovation and entrepreneurship - helping them refine their strategy, sharpen their storytelling, and scale their ventures. Meanwhile, at Grounded, an award-winning, B Corp-certified, sustainability marketing and brand activation agency, Matt works in business development and marketing, helping Grounded secure and create world-leading sustainability marketing campaigns for clients such as Unilever, Lycra and Unsplash. Previously, Matt also: - Studied Sustainable Business Strategy at Harvard Business School - Is a qualified 'B Leader' with B Lab, the certification non-profit behind B Corp certification - Held the role of Head of Content and SEO for a Portuguese business bank - And has published articles for B Lab and Sustainable Times, amongst others. Today, his focus is on bridging purpose and profit - empowering founders to build ventures that are not only commercially viable but also transformative for people and the planet. He is especially sought after for his expertise in: Impact entrepreneurship & sustainability strategy, Go-to-market design & storytelling for mission-led brands and partnership building between corporates, startups, and grassroots initiatives.

Results-driven digital marketer with 7 years of experience in content creation, social media management, and analytics. I drive brand growth through strategy, storytelling, and meaningful digital engagement.

Real Estate Investing - Andy has been investing in real estate since 1990, and in 2006 formed an educational company called Regular Riches and travels the country teaching the “Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High” investing model. Andy and his real estate partner have authored two best-selling real estate investment books, and the “Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High” model was profiled and recommended by Fortune Magazine. . His first book was featured and profiled by Fortune Magazine. Andy is an expert in REOs, foreclosures, land-lording, investment financing, rehabbing, and lease-options.

Hi! I'm a lifelong learner. I received a degree in Foreign Languages, then an MBA in Management and Econometrics. Now I'm pursuing a PhD in Industrial Engineering and Sustainability. I enjoy working with people and building effective teams. With over 17 years of experience in sales and business development, I dived into marketing a few years ago and have gotten pretty good at it. Now I am fascinated by AI and its application to process automation. My expertise lies in Revenue Growth, Optimization, Fintech, Sustainability, Human Resources, and I'm passionate about leveraging these skills to make a positive impact. I currently run Geomotiv.com, an agency specializing in AdTech, Streaming, MarTech, and developing its own products: talenavita.com, eor.me, auction-platform.geomotiv.com.

Invest in what you know, with people you know! Seeking new deals! See investment criteria below. OWN Alabama is a commercial real estate investment company formed in 2018. We are experienced Alabama based investors who understand the local market. -Investment Criteria- Target Market: State of Alabama Investment Stage: Stabilized, Value-Add, & Select Development Projects Preferences: Sale-Leaseback, Multi & Single Tenant, Short Remaining Lease Terms Property Types: Medical, Industrial, Office, & Multifamily Let's Chat! Use this link to find some time to connect that is convenient for you. https://calendly.com/sam-zoldock

I help purpose driven small and medium size companies create a competitive advantage by…