Guillermo Hernández Espinoza

Principal at Verdeon Limited, an independent building physics and sustainability consultancy based in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. Leads all sustainability engagements, covering strategy, green building certification from concept to completion under LEED, WELL, Estidama, Al Sa'fat and Mostadam, and ESG implementation and reporting. Also advises on green finance, including green financing frameworks and

- Developed OMNIYAT’s Green Financing Framework and contributed to the issuance of the company’s first USD 500 million Green Sukuk.
- Managed the allocation of USD 133.9 million (26.8% of the Sukuk proceeds) to four flagship projects (ENARA, The ALBA, VELA and VELA Viento), achieving modeled energy savings of 18–31% and indoor water-use reductions of 41–64%.
- Serve on the Sustainability Committe

- Led a team of consultants and coordinated with design, engineering, and client teams to integrate sustainability requirements throughout project development and reporting.
- Oversaw successful LEED and WELL certification processes for multiple high-profile developments, including projects for NEOM and the first LEED Platinum Community in Dubai.
- Standardized sustainability procedures and provid

- Gained hands-on experience in solar panel installation and construction processes for residential projects, complementing my previous design and project management expertise.
- Participated in the full installation cycle, including design support and modeling for multiple solar projects.

- Managed new construction and retrofit projects, overseeing the full LEED, WELL, and WELL HSR certification process for multiple developments.
- Served as LEED AP Consultant for three key YAMA company projects (Jardines del Pedregal, Alpes & Insurgentes Reforma), ensuring all sustainability requirements were met from design through certification.
- Coordinated with design, engineering, and client

LEED AP Consultant overseeing the fulfillment of all requirements for the LEED Certification at the Design Phase.
Project: INSTITUTO GORGAS DE LA SALUD
Location: PANAMÁ CITY
Developer: PANAMA GOB / SAMUDIO ARQ

LEED AP onsite overseeing the fulfillment of all requirements for the LEED Certification.
Project: CONJUNTO ERMITA
Project ID: 1000061417
Location: CDMX
Developer: METROBUILDINGS

LEED Project Coordinator supervising the achievement of the LEED Certification for the 3 major projects of the firm.

- Started as LEED Champion, managing documentation, erosion & sediment control, indoor air quality, and certification requirements for projects aiming for LEED Platinum.
- Pivoted to Resident / Construction Manager on the Kostal Mexicana project, overseeing schedules, subcontractor coordination, payments, and on-site execution.
- Advanced to LEED / Sustainable Projects Coordinator, integrating sus

- Supported LEED certification for the Tres Ríos-5 project, managing documentation, budgeting, and coordination of sustainable construction practices.
- Oversaw pollution prevention, BMP implementation, and indoor air quality measures during construction.

Involvement on the Promasan / SustR Project developed between North American universities with the objective of raise awareness and knowledge of Sustainable Communities.
- Participation in the development of the Rescue Plan of the Fraser River Basin in British Columbia, Canada along with the UNBC faculty and the city of Prince George Municipality staff.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science at the University of Northern British Columbia in 2010.