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VIDEO: Sustainability consulting
Why this matters now
Organizations across industries are juggling sustainability commitments, reporting expectations, and stakeholder pressure. The teams responsible often need help connecting strategy to execution. Boards want measurable progress. Operations leaders need plans that work in the real world. Sustainability consulting that simply produces reports rarely closes that gap. What clients need is advisory work tied directly to engineering and capital decisions.
What leaders are weighing
Leaders are weighing the cost of advisory work against the value of clearer roadmaps, better data, and stronger investor and customer narratives. They are deciding how much to invest in internal capability versus outside support, and how to align sustainability work with capital planning and operations. There are tradeoffs around framework selection, target ambition, and how to prioritize across emissions, water, waste, and supply chain. The right consulting work helps leaders see the path more clearly and act with confidence.
How Salas O’Brien is helping clients respond
Our sustainability advisors help clients connect ambition to execution. We help leaders set credible targets, build emissions inventories, model decarbonization pathways, and align sustainability work with capital and operational planning. Because we sit alongside engineering teams who deliver the underlying projects, our advisory work stays grounded in what is actually feasible. Hear Lauren Wallace, Marianna Palmour, and Bill D’Onofrio share how sustainability consulting is helping clients move from goals to outcomes.
Marianna Palmour, WELL AP, LEED AP, ActiveScore AP, GRESB AP
Marianna Palmour is a leader in the field of ESG consulting. With her unwavering commitment to sustainability and profitability, she revolutionizes the way businesses approach their operations. By leveraging data-driven insights and scientific methodologies, Marianna empowers clients to harmonize their environmental and social responsibilities with their financial success. Marianna serves as a Vice President at Salas O’Brien. Contact her at [email protected].
Lauren Wallace, LEED Fellow, LFA, WELL AP, GRESB AP, WELL Performance Testing Agent, Fitwel Ambassador, Parksmart Advisor, and TRUE Advisor
Lauren Wallace is an architect and visionary consultant who guides organizations towards a future where sustainable practices and profitability go hand in hand. Her unwavering dedication to ESG principles sets her apart as a catalyst for positive change in the business landscape. Lauren serves as a Principal at Salas O’Brien. Contact her at [email protected].
Bill D'Onofrio, RA, AIA, NCARB
Bill D’Onofrio is a Registered Architect with over 30 years of experience and a broad, versatile skill set spanning design, project management, and quality control. His depth of expertise and leadership have been instrumental in building strong, long‑term client relationships across a wide range of project types. Bill led the full development of Epsten Group’s Quality Control Manager role and oversees projects in government, K–12, higher education, commercial, and residential sectors. In addition to project oversight, he directs the firm’s overall operations, including business development, marketing, finance, accounting, and human resources. Bill serves as a Principal at Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected].