Stein Sustainability

Environmental sustainability consulting

Practical plans for a lighter footprint.

Stein Sustainability helps companies, campuses and facilities use less energy, run healthier and more efficient buildings, and build sustainability plans that actually stick.

Serving clients across private, public and academic sectors, with much of our work rooted in Chicago and Los Angeles.

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PeopleHealthier, more productive places to work and learn
ProfitLower operating costs by capturing lost value
PlanetMeasurable cuts in energy, waste and emissions
Andy Stein, principal consultant at Stein Sustainability

About

Andy Stein, principal consultant

Andy has more than 15 years of experience in environmental sustainability, green buildings and renewable materials. He has a passion for connecting with the environment and bringing nature into everyday experiences.

Stein Sustainability gives organizations the framework to thrive financially and environmentally: finding where energy and resources are being wasted, setting realistic goals, and turning them into changes people adopt.

  • Sustainability Strategy & Planning
  • Energy Management
  • Green Building & LEED
  • GHG Emissions Reporting
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Services

Where we help

01 · Strategy

Sustainability planning

A strategic sustainability plan built around your organization's strengths and needs, introduced in phases so new practices take hold.

  • Sustainability Strategic Plan (SSP) development
  • Organizational assessment and realistic goal setting
  • Plan implementation and project management
  • Staff training and engagement

02 · Buildings

Green buildings

Turn your buildings into healthier, more efficient places that people enjoy working in, and that cost less to run.

  • LEED and green building certification
  • Energy benchmarking with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
  • Green building education and training
  • Integrating buildings into your sustainability plan

03 · Energy & emissions

Energy efficiency

Short, medium and long-term strategies that reduce energy use and emissions while adding value to your operations.

  • Energy audits
  • Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS)
  • Greenhouse gas emissions reporting
  • Workshops and industry referrals

Approach

How an engagement works

  1. Assess

    Understand where you are today: your buildings, energy use, operations and the people who will carry the work forward.

  2. Plan

    Set realistic goals and a phased roadmap that fits your budget, culture and timeline.

  3. Implement

    Put the plan to work with project management, training and reporting that keeps progress visible.

Clients

What partners say

We couldn't have completed our Sustainability Design and Construction Protocols without the help of Stein Sustainability. We really enjoyed our sustainability strategic planning work sessions and bringing their experience to our projects.
Annalise DumFacilities & Workplace Wellness Manager, Natural Resources Defense Council
The work of Stein Sustainability has been instrumental in the implementation of Northwestern University's Energy Management Information System. This work is helping us reduce our energy consumption and meet our goals set forth in our 5-year Sustainability Strategic Plan.
Julie CahillaneAssociate Director of Sustainability, Northwestern University
Through partnering with Stein Sustainability, we have gained great insight into the local Chicago sustainability industry. Andy provides a high level of professionalism and creates an engaging atmosphere for us and our clients.
Irina KutmanChief Operating Officer, SuperGreen Solutions

Organizations we've worked with

In the field

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Tell us a little about your organization and what you're hoping to improve. We'll get back to you within two business days.