Corporate Sustainability Strategies (Css)

April 30, 2024 -- Legence, a Blackstone Portfolio Company and North America's leading, integrated provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions for the built environment, announced the acquisition of Corporate Sustainability Strategies (CSS), a commercial real estate sustainability consulting firm driving robust investment returns through the design and implementation of cost-effective environmental, social, governance (ESG), and resilience strategies. The acquisition builds on Legence’s long-standing and collaborative relationship with CSS and expands on Legence’s fast-growing client roster and servicing opportunities. CSS is a leading consulting solutions firm headed by Brenna Walraven, a renowned expert with over 30 years of experience in national institutional, multi-sector real estate. This acquisition marks Legence's latest expansion, building on previous successful acquisitions including P2S, A.O. Reed & Co., and OCI Associates. With CSS's expertise in supporting the strategy, development, and implementation of sustainability programs, this addition will further amplify Legence's efforts to rapidly transform the built environment and deliver year-over-year client savings. CSS will merge with RE Tech Advisors to further enhance Legence's collective impact. https://www.wearelegence.com/news/legence-acquires-corporate-sustainability-strategies-css