Eric Tilden

Biography: Eric leads WashREIT’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts internally and across the portfolio, including greenhouse gas emissions reduction, community engagement, human capital, and wellness. He spearheads the firms reporting, including GRESB, TCFD, and SASB, as well as manages overall ESG program development and implementation. Eric is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer and has collaborated with project teams on a wide variety of sustainability and energy projects in all aspects of building life cycle. He is committed to creating tangible solutions that meet the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit. Prior to joining WashREIT, Eric led Cushman & Wakefield’s Energy & Sustainability Services team within the U.S. Investor Services sector, overseeing carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and ESG projects and initiatives across the continental US and Canada. Before focusing on ESG, Eric was a Civil Engineer in Napa Valley, working on a majority of the wineries in Northern California, including Opus One, Stag’s Leap, and Silver Oak, the first winery in the world to pursue the Living Building Challenge.