Sustainability Regional Lead

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The Instant Group
World’s largest flexible workspace marketplace connecting companies to offices, coworking, virtual and meeting spaces.
Lead regional sustainability strategy for real estate portfolio
15 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Boston, MA
Remote
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Workplace solutions
Commercial property
Property procurement
Bespoke office solutions
Corporate office portfolio management
Managed offices
Office space
Serviced office procurement
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Digital Solutions
Sustainability
Workforce Enablement
Role
What you would be doing
tech innovation
sustainability guidance
program implementation
data reporting
best practices
portfolio management
  • Focus on new and innovative technologies and processes to deliver alignment to long term glidepath through our portfolio management process including collaboration with landlords, industry experts, and others.
  • Provide technical and strategic guidance to regional teams to ensure the effective adoption of sustainability practices.
  • Work across cross-functional teams and influence change to ensure programs are integrated into business processes, particularly portfolio strategy.
  • Work with Global leads defining global best practices aligned with sustainability strategy and setting implementation processes & procedures at the regional level.
  • Standardize sustainability procedures, processes, and protocols at the regional level to ensure compliance with global frameworks and consistent implementation across all teams.
  • Assist in developing leading practice, market insights and emerging trends in all aspects of sustainability
  • Lead the implementation of key sustainability programs in line with regional and global targets, ensuring all projects align with sustainability goals such as carbon reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and waste minimization.
  • Help to identify the best tools and mechanisms to measure, monitor and report sustainability data, projects and performance
  • Collaborate with the Regional Manager to support the development and execution of the sustainability and net zero strategy across AMER. This includes a strong emphasis on real estate portfolio management.
What you bring
sustainability
program management
bachelor/master
stakeholder influence
organizational skills
collaboration
  • Proven track record in corporate real estate sustainability
  • Experience in influencing partners for shared outcomes.
  • Strong organizational skills and capacity to prioritize in a complex, fast paced environment.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in written and numeric work
  • Being able to deal with change quickly and going with the flow in consensus of the wider group
  • Strong interaction with people and can establish relationships with key stakeholders
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, environment, sustainability or related discipline
  • Experience program managing multiple and complex workstreams
  • Collaborative, hands on approach, getting involved, leading but also being able to listen to group consensus.
  • Ability to obtain buy-in and engagement from employees at all levels
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1999
Year Founded
Pioneered flexible workspace with a global marketplace for workspaces.
2022
Year of Merger
Merged with IWG digital assets, tripling listings and enhancing its 'work from anywhere' platform.
250k+
Organizations Served
Annual service to a wide range of organizations, from startups to global giants like FTSE 100 and S&P 500 companies.
£110M
Transaction Fees
Handled over £110 million in transaction fees across more than 4,433 deals in 2024, totaling approximately 2.7 million square feet.
  • Operates across 175+ countries via digital tools and local teams in major cities like London, New York, Hong Kong, and Sydney.
  • Typical projects include securing coworking, serviced, or fully managed offices, virtual office setups, and meeting rooms.
  • Its consulting wing advises on portfolio strategies, procurement, and flexible real estate solutions.
  • Standout fact: it supports ‘Worka Made’, a turnkey workspace product blending standard frameworks with custom configuration.
Culture + Values
250+ experts
Global Expertise
The company has assembled an exceptional team of over 250 experts spread across 13 global locations, demonstrating a commitment to diverse and comprehensive expertise.
  • Living and breathing our Behaviours will power our business and accelerate our ability to achieve our Purpose.
  • Rethink workspace to enable agility and operational resilience for businesses of all sizes.
  • Exceptional team mindset: over 250 experts across 13 global locations.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2050
Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
42% Reduction by 2030
Emissions Goal
Aim to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% against baseline year, aligned with the Science Based Target Initiative.
3,000+ Workspaces
Sustainability Index
Track building performance across over 3,000 workspaces, enabling over 250,000 organizations.
158% More Emissions
Office Comparison
Traditional leased offices generate 158% more emissions per occupier than flex space.
  • Increasing accuracy and completeness of Scope 3 carbon inventory via value-chain engagement.
  • Operations reporting calendar shifted to Jan–Dec post-March 2023 acquisition by IWG.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Fosters a workplace centred on connectivity, flexibility, and stronger relationships.
  • Provides an inclusive, dynamic environment where individuals can thrive.
  • Global hiring practices prioritize diverse candidates and foster an inclusive environment.
  • Promotes employee resource groups and initiatives addressing systemic inequalities.
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