Cromwell appoints ESG head

Cromwell Property Group has announced the appointment of Lara Young as its head of ESG.

Young joins the real estate investment manager from infrastructure group Costain, where she was group climate change director. 

She was named 'Young Person of the Year' by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and 'Energy and Carbon Leader of the Year' at the 2021 edie Awards and she is currently chair of the Carbon Champion Review Panel, which is convened by the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Cromwell managing director, Europe, Pertti Vanhanen, said: “We’re delighted to have secured someone of Lara’s calibre for this role, and we’re excited to be able to draw on her extensive knowledge and invaluable experience.”

“We look forward to working with Lara on further developing the Group’s existing ESG framework and aligning the ESG strategy with the business’s overall strategic objectives.”

 Taking these steps is a natural progression to reduce risk, improve business resilience, and continue to develop a culture of innovation and thought leadership within our teams across the globe.”

“Our current ESG strategy is driven by industry best practice, and we are striving to achieve a globally recognised sustainability and corporate social responsibility platform in the next few years.”

Young said: “I’m delighted to join Cromwell Property Group and I’m proud to be able to help steer and bring to life Cromwell’s ESG strategy in a way that will positively impact the business, its tenants and investors, and the planet.”