About
As CBRE’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Rob Bernard is at the forefront of working to create value for clients through sustainability. Rob comes to this role with a business and environmental background. He is leading teams across the company to help CBRE clients decarbonize the built environment, meet increasing regulatory requirements, and drive strong economic returns through the lens of sustainability. He also oversees CBRE’s own operational sustainability work, which includes a goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.Â
Rob has 20 years of experience at the intersection of sustainability, business and technology solutions. From his role as Microsoft’s first Chief Environmental Strategist, to founding a private equity fund focused on circular economy, to today in his role at CBRE, he has shown how the fusion of technology and business innovation can simplify complexity, create value and drive sustainability.Â
Episodes
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December 9, 2025
Decarbonizing the Built Environment with Rob Bernard of CBRE
As CBRE’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Rob Bernard is at the forefront of working to create value for clients through sustainability. Rob comes to this role with a business and environmental background. He is leading teams across the company to help CBRE clients decarbonize the built environment, meet increasing regulatory requirements, and drive strong economic returns […]