Ron Herbst
Global Director of Energy & Sustainability
CB Richard Ellis

Mr Herbst is the Global Director of Energy & Sustainability Services at CB Richard Ellis. Mr. Herbst lines of service include: energy supply procurement, demand-side programs, utility bill management, environmental information services, green building practices, and general advisory services. Mr Herbst oversees the CBRE Network of Corporate Energy & Sustainability Program Managers. In this role, he is responsible for delivery standards, management of best practices, strategic alliances, team building/training, and lifecycle cost analysis services.

Currently, Ron is working on a number of strategic engagements to help our Clients drive their Corporate Sustainability initiatives. His clients are requiring assistance in assessing and improving their Global Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") within the context of Real Estate services. Client engagements include AMEX, BP, Lexmark, PG&E, Siemens, Travelers St.Pauls, and State Street. Mr. Herbst assists our clients in re-focusing organizations around Sustainability gaols. This work includes re-aligning people through workshops, provide strategic assessments of CSR practices, and helping implement action plans to connect CSR goals to Real Estate practices.

Mr. Herbst joined CBRE with over twenty five years of demonstrated accomplishments in managing engineering services, construction, and corporate energy programs. He has successfully developed and implemented cost effective programs with particular expertise on energy/water retrofits, intelligent building design, combined heat & power plants, and high performance LEED Certified Buildings. Prior to joining CB Richard Ellis, Mr. Herbst spent three years as the Vice President of Energy Services for Abacus Engineered Services where he was responsible for project services and engineering. Prior to Abacus, Mr. Herbst worked twelve years with the EMCOR Group. At EMCOR, Mr. Herbst led a variety of business units, including; a Controls subsidiary, Energy Performance Contracting business, and led the start of their Corporate Energy Services business.