Real estate investor and fund manager, Cromwell Property Group, has appointed Lara Young as head of environmental, social, and governance (ESG).
Young joins from British construction group Costain where she was climate change director.
Cromwell’s managing director, Europe, Pertti Vanhanen, said: 'We’re delighted to have secured someone of Lara’s calibre for this role, and we’re excited to be able to draw on her extensive knowledge and invaluable experience.
'We look forward to working with Lara on further developing the group’s existing ESG framework and aligning the ESG strategy with the business’s overall strategic objectives.
'Taking these steps is a natural progression to reduce risk, improve business resilience, and continue to develop a culture of innovation and thought leadership within our teams across the globe.'
Young was most recently named Young Person of the Year by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and Energy and Carbon Leader of the Year at the 2021 edie Awards.
She is currently the Chair of the Carbon Champion Review Panel, which is convened by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
'I’ve always been someone who’s strived to make a difference in the world, and I’ve constantly advocated for taking action today on factors influencing climate change,' said Young.
'I’m delighted to join Cromwell Property Group – a company I know has already set itself ambitious ESG targets ¬¬– and I’m proud to be able to help steer and bring to life Cromwell’s ESG strategy in a way that will positively impact the business, its tenants and investors, and the planet,' she added.
Said Vanhanen: 'Our current ESG strategy is driven by industry best practice, and we are striving to achieve a globally recognised sustainability and corporate social responsibility platform in the next few years.'
