About

Rachel Schiftan leads Cushman & Wakefield’s U.S. Investor Services sustainability practice, bringing together technical expertise, market insight and a collaborative approach to guide owners, investors and operators through their decarbonization and resilience journeys. Her work spans energy optimization, regulatory strategy and portfolio‑wide sustainability program design, including alignment with leading frameworks such as GRESB, UNPRI, building certifications and emerging state and local building performance standards.

Known for making complex concepts accessible, Rachel partners closely with clients in major U.S markets—translating data into strategy, regulatory requirements into actionable plans and sustainability ambitions into achievable roadmaps. Her leadership has advanced climate and regulatory readiness across office, industrial and multifamily portfolios, helping clients achieve compliance, enhance asset performance and meet rising stakeholder expectations.

At Cushman & Wakefield, Rachel also plays an instrumental role in shaping internal advisory capabilities and expanding the firm’s sustainability impact. She is a trusted partner to cross‑functional teams, fostering alignment between operational strategy, property management and sustainability objectives to drive measurable results.