Cassandra McFadden

Title: Vice President, Global Head of Sustainability
Company: Cortland
Location: Atlanta, GA

As Cortland’s Global Head of Sustainability, Cass leads the firm’s sustainability strategy, shaping and executing the long-term integration of sustainability and responsible investment practices across the business. She partners closely with investment, operations, and senior leadership teams to design, position, and evolve sustainability solutions that align with investor demand, market trends, and the firm’s long-term growth objectives.

Cass oversees ESG reporting and compliance, benchmarking, certifications, and stakeholder disclosures. She also leads internal collaboration and builds external partnerships that advance energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and climate resilience across Cortland’s portfolio.

Prior to joining Cortland, Cass served as Vice President of Sustainability for Bozzuto, led utilities management for public REIT AvalonBay, and worked in the energy industry as a regulatory professional. She holds a Master of Science in Energy Policy and Climate from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Political Science from Case Western Reserve University.

Areas of Expertise:

Sustainability
Multifamily
Regulations

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