Jennifer Leitsch

• Jennifer Leitsch is an accomplished sustainability executive and recognized thought leader with more than 15 years of experience leading environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, programs, and reporting. As a Managing Director in the Climate Change and Sustainability Services practice at EY, she leads engagements advancing sustainability strategy, climate-related initiatives, and ESG reporting with clients in the real estate, hospitality and construction sector. Jennifer is the former VP, Corporate Responsibility for CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, where she was key in advancing their global ESG strategy. Prior to CBRE, Jennifer developed, implemented and reported on ESG strategy and programs at Prologis, the global leader in logistics real estate. She serves on the board of directors for United Nations Global Compact Network USA, the local network chapter of the UNGC. Jennifer is a Lecturer at the University of Colorado Denver Business School, where she teaches Accounting and Finance for Sustainability. Jennifer has an MBA and MS in Marketing from the University of Colorado Denver and a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Iowa.