Advisor

Jessica Elengical

ESG Strategy Lead

Jessica leads ESG Strategy for the Alternatives, where she is responsible for integrating ESG into the investment processes for each of the businesses. Within Real Estate, Jessica manages the implementation of our global sustainability initiatives, including investment in energy efficiency, renewables, and green technology as well as development of our long-term energy reduction plans for the platform. Additionally she works with the other real assets businesses to incorporate a comprehensive framework to consider ESG risks and opportunities in asset selection. Jessica joined the Company in 2015 with over a decade of energy, sustainability, and finance experience. Prior to joining the bank, she led the origination, development, and financing of large-scale solar and wind projects for a number of renewable energy start-up companies. She also held roles in commodities structuring and structured finance at Barclays Capital, JPMorgan Chase, and Standard & Poor’s. She serves on the GRESB North American Benchmark Committee as well as the UNEP-FI’s Responsible Property Working Group.

Jessica has a BA in Economics from Georgetown University and an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

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