Transforming Markets to decarbonize the built Environment
What we do
After 15 years on the front lines of building decarbonization in Los Angeles, we are taking what we have learned to catalyze an equitable energy transition for all Americans.
Demand Generation & Financing Strategy
Policy & Program Alignment
Gap Assessment & Capacity Building
Capital Structure & Product Design
Resource Hub / Retrofit Accelerator Design & Advisory Services
ESG Strategy & Reporting
ESG Gap Assessment
Strategy & Goal Setting
Program Development, Implementation & Management
Measurement, Reporting & Disclosure
Impact Investor & Philanthropic Advisory
Opportunity Identification
Partnership Development
Program Design & Management
Capacity Building & Executive Coaching
impact Model
Market Transformation
Aligning policies, programs, and capital to transform markets
New Math
Building partnerships
where 1 + 1 = 100
Aspiration into Action
Connecting dots to unlock impact
Creating Possibilities
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Market Transformation Platform for LA’s Best Buildings
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Simplifying Policy Implementation & Incentives
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Leveraging Federal Funding to Access Private Capital
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Pioneering Project Development Standards
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Scaling a Best-in-Class Building Retrofit Resource Hub
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Securing Resources for Equitable Building Decarbonization
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District Energy to Catalyze Neighborhood-Scale Decarbonization
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Towards Resilient Infrastructure & Goods Movement
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Innovating Project Finance & Local Workforce Development
What some of our clients say
“Dave is able to shift between working with community advocates and major business players, and is trusted and sought after by both. It’s a remarkable trait!”
“One of the biggest barriers to efficiency investments is communication. Sustento Group is able to simplify complex information to make it resonate with different audiences — such a unique quality.”
“It’s rare to find a program that really understands the real estate business, climate policy, and buildings. Sustento Group is able to work across stakeholder groups to flush out issues and develop workable solutions. I can say from first-hand knowledge that without Dave and the Sustento team, LA’s Existing Buildings Energy & Water Efficiency Ordinance would not be possible. ”