Fern Lobo

I hold an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science from the University of Leeds and a Master's in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London. My academic background includes research projects on climate change impacts on marine planktonic foraminifera and energy transition modeling for India's energy system. Following my studies, I completed a graduate scheme in the Environmental and Social Governance Consultancy team at CBRE, where I also obtained my IEMA Practitioner qualification. Currently, as an Investor Sustainability Consultant, I specialize in integrating sustainability into real estate investment strategies, focusing on developing sustainable practices, assessing property performance, providing advisory services to clients, and engaging stakeholders to promote responsible investment.

CBRE
Environmental Consultant – Investor ESG
London, United Kingdom | Sept 2022 - Present

• ESG Strategy and Long-term Sustainability Planning: Delivered comprehensive ESG strategies and developed long-term sustainability plans across 14 client portfolios, including Knight Frank Investment Management, CBRE IM, Zurich, Orchard Street, KFIM, London Metric, and Invesco, ensuring alignment with commercial, environmental, and social sustainability priorities and integrating sustainable practices into core operations.
• GRESB and BREEAM Assessments: Conducted detailed GRESB and BREEAM assessments, providing actionable insights and recommendations to enhance sustainability performance.
• Client Engagement: Regularly communicated with clients to understand their sustainability goals and requirements, ensuring tailored solutions that meet their specific needs.
• Policy and Regulation Compliance: Stayed updated with the latest sustainability policies and regulations, ensuring clients’ compliance and helping them navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilized data analysis skills to track and report on sustainability metrics, providing clients with clear and concise reports that highlight progress and areas for improvement.
• Biodiversity and nature: Attended talks and industry events on emerging policies related to biodiversity and nature-based solutions in the real estate sector such as; TNFD, biodiversity net gain.

Orchard Street Investment Management (OSIM)
Internship through CBRE Graduate Scheme
London, United Kingdom | 2023

• Successfully applied for a 2-week internship at OSIM, a client previously served with ESG consultancy services.
• Worked alongside Lora Brill, the head of ESG, on projects including reviewing responsible investment policies, occupier exclusion policies, researching thematic investment trends and a tree planting initiative.
• Gained insights into client-side operations, understanding client priorities, challenges, and barriers in implementing sustainable practices across portfolios.

Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment Practitioner (PIEMA)
Gained PIEMA accreditation during my graduate scheme at CBRE.
London, United Kingdom | Sept 2022 – Sept 2024 

Imperial College London
Master of Science in Environmental Technology (Distinction)
London, United Kingdom | Oct 2021 – Oct 

• Pathway: Environmental Resource Management
• Topics: Environmental Law, Economics, Demography, Poverty/Health, Ecology, Climate Change, Pollution, Biodiversity, Biogeochemical Cycles, Natural Resources

University of Leeds
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (First Class Honours)
Leeds, United Kingdom | Sep 2018 – May 2021

• Modules: Strategic Energy Issues, Sustainable Development, Oceanography, Tropical Forests, Ice in the Earth System, Environmental Risk
• Skills: R Studio, GIS, Excel, Laboratory Skills, Data Collection and Analysis
• Dissertation: Climatic Influences on Planktonic Foraminifera over the Last 25 Million Years (80%)