David Douek is a sustainability and ESG consultant with over 18 years of experience guiding organizations toward high-performance, responsible growth. His practice centers on integrating environmental, social, and governance principles into corporate strategies, real estate portfolios, and building projects. He specializes in green building certifications such as LEED, WELL, EDGE, Global Network for Zero, and Fitwel, having managed over 100 certification processes across sectors including real estate, finance, healthcare, logistics, and retail. David’s approach combines technical expertise with strategic vision. He applies the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) framework to deliver measurable improvements in energy efficiency, water use, indoor environmental quality, and carbon footprint. His services include ESG materiality and maturity assessments, stakeholder engagement, governance structuring, and performance benchmarking. He also leads life cycle assessments (LCA) and impact measurement studies to guide clients in decision-making and reporting. As founder of OTEC, a consulting firm and Silver Member of the USGBC, David has worked with multinational corporations and led sustainability initiatives for global events like the FIFA World Cup and Rio Olympics. He contributes to policy and standard development as a board member of IBPSA Brazil and a member of ABNT’s BIM Standards Committee. David is also an educator and speaker, sharing his expertise in sustainable development, real estate management, and urban analytics at institutions including the University of São Paulo, Harvard Business Review, and Greenbuild. His holistic, data-driven approach ensures that sustainability is not only a goal but a strategic asset for his clients.

• Professional Disciplines
• Academic
• Advisor
• Facilities Planner/Manager
• Urban/Land Planner

• Areas of Expertise
• Data Research, Analysis
• Environmental
• ESG
• Feasibility Studies
• Financial Analysis
• Green Development, Sustainable/Renewable
• International Consulting
• Teaching/Lecturing
• Technology

• Designations and Certifications
• LEED Accredited Professional
• WELL Accredited Professional

• Property Types
• • Residential: Affordable Housing
  • Infrastructure: Airports
  • Office: Build-to-Suit
  • Industrial: Business Parks
  • Other: Corporate Real Estate
  • Other: Cultural/Religious Buildings
  • Hospitality & Leisure: Hotels, Inns, Motels
  • Industrial: Lab/Biotech/Life/Cold Facilities
  • Healthcare: Medical Centers
  • Retail: Neighborhood, Community Retail
  • Industrial: Warehouse, Storage
  • Other: Wind, Solar, Renewable Facilities

• Metro Areas
• Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach (FL)

• State
• Florida

• Country
• Brazil