Anthony Guerrero

Executive Strategist in Real Estate, Sustainability & Workplace Innovation | Decarbonizing Urban Spaces | Championing Adaptive Reuse & Equitable Development

Anthony GuerreroHe/Him

Construction, Development, Sustainability Consulting

  • 25 Years Experience

About

I believe the future of our cities depends on how we reimagine the built environment—through sustainability, adaptive reuse, and human-centered design. I'm passionate about unlocking bold, equitable, and resilient solutions for people and the planet.

Anthony Guerrero is a visionary leader at the intersection of sustainability, real estate strategy, and workplace experience. He has transformed multimillion-dollar portfolios for mission-driven organizations like NRDC and Earthjustice, delivering dramatic cost savings and pioneering carbon-reduction initiatives. As a strategist and operator, he specializes in adaptive reuse, climate-resilient infrastructure, and equitable development, with deep experience in both nonprofit and corporate environments. Anthony has led award-winning sustainable construction projects, including LEED Platinum and Living Building Challenge-certified spaces, and created New York City’s first remote net metering project. Currently, he advises organizations on decarbonization, sustainable retrofits, and strategic planning. He also teaches sustainability management at Columbia University and is the founder of Sustainaprise, a consultancy focused on unlocking transformative change in the built environment.

Experience

Building Types

  • Mixed Use
  • Office
  • Residential: Affordable Multi Family
  • Residential: Multi-family

Achieved Project Certifications

  • ENERGY STAR
  • LEED
  • Living Building Challenge
  • Living Building Challenge Petal Certification

Awards

  • Living Building Challenge – Petal Certification — NRDC Beijing Office (First commercial interiors Petal Certification in China)
  • International Living Building Challenge Hero — International Living Future Institute
  • LEED Platinum Certifications — Multiple award-winning commercial interiors projects for NRDC
  • Living Building Challenge – Petal Certification — Chicago NRDC Office (World’s first LBC-Petal Certified commercial interiors project)
  • High Performance Building Magazine Feature — For NRDC's NYC Office (highest-rated LEED Platinum commercial interiors project globally)
  • Featured Speaker / Panelist — Living Future UnConference, Greenbuild Brasil, JLL Open Forum, ASID, Engineers for a Sustainable World

Testimonials

“I’ve had the privilege of mentoring Anthony Guerrero for over 15 years, and it’s been extraordinary to watch him evolve into one of the most innovative and values-driven leaders in real estate and workplace strategy. His ability to envision and deliver high-performance, sustainable commercial interiors is unmatched — from coast to coast, I’ve seen his work set new standards for design excellence, employee experience, and environmental performance. Anthony doesn’t just lead projects; he transforms organizations through the built environment. He brings heart, intelligence, and fierce integrity to every challenge. Any organization would be lucky to have him driving their next chapter.”
Valerie Grubb, Founder, Val Grubb & Associates