Leaf Global is a global sustainability consultancy for real estate, helping developers, owners, and investors achieve top international certifications while protecting timelines and improving financial performance. With 400+ certified projects across multiple markets, we bring proven, repeatable processes that turn sustainability goals into measurable business results.
We lead certification strategies and delivery for standards such as EDGE, LEED, WELL, and other globally recognized frameworks, guiding teams from early feasibility through design, construction, and final verification. Our approach is practical and execution-driven: we align architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders around a clear pathway to certification, minimizing rework and eliminating uncertainty at every milestone.
What sets Leaf Global apart is our focus on return on investment and schedule efficiency. We prioritize actions that deliver the strongest value—lower operating costs, improved asset quality, higher tenant appeal, and stronger investor alignment—while keeping the project’s financial model intact. Through smart planning, early documentation control, and tight coordination, we help clients shorten delivery timelines and reduce certification friction—often without requiring additional capital investments. Instead of adding scope, we optimize what is already planned: selecting the right credits, matching them to the project’s design intent, and ensuring the evidence is captured correctly the first time.
From portfolio programs to single assets, Leaf Global enables real estate teams to certify faster, de-risk delivery, and enhance asset performance—bringing global expertise and a track record of 400+ successful certifications to every project.
Leaf Global offers competitive pricing that fits clients' budgets, with successful outcomes in sustainability certifications. Clients noted effective communication and structured project management, though some experienced extended timelines. Specific project costs were not disclosed, but overall value for cost appears favorable.
Leaf Global's communication was highlighted as effective, utilizing virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps to maintain seamless interaction with clients. This approach facilitated timely follow-up and kept projects on track.
Long-term Collaboration Benefits
Clients valued the long-term collaboration with Leaf Global, noting that it led to fluid communication and easier technical alignment. This extended partnership was seen as a beneficial aspect of working with them.
Proactive Project Follow-Up
Leaf Global was commended for their proactive follow-up on project and construction milestones. This attention to detail ensured that all deliverables were met on time and contributed to efficient project execution.
Need for Improved Internal Coordination
Clients suggested that Leaf Global could enhance their internal coordination and standardization processes to improve consistency in delivery timelines. This area of improvement could help in managing increasingly complex projects.
Strong Technical Coordination
Clients praised Leaf Global for their clear technical coordination throughout project phases. Their ability to manage technical documentation and compliance verification was noted as a strength, contributing to successful project outcomes.
Proficiency in Green Certifications
Leaf Global demonstrated expertise in managing green building certifications, including EDGE and LEED. They successfully guided clients through complex processes, resulting in significant energy and water savings. Their technical coordination and structured approach helped clients meet sustainability targets.
"The deliverables were sent on time and in the correct format."
Mar 3, 2026
Mechanical Project Manager, Airport Operator
Anonymous
Other industries
Lima, Peru
1,001-5,000 Employees
Online Review
Leaf Global provided certification consulting services to an airport operator. The team adjusted and complemented the technical documentation to meet the requirements of the EDGE certification.
Leaf Global successfully helped the client obtain the EDGE certification. The team delivered items on time and communicated effectively through virtual meetings. Moreover, the client praised the team's expertise and knowledge of the certification process.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Mechanical Project Manager of an other industries company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We are the operator of Jorge Chávez International Airport
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Leaf Global to accomplish?
Produce the missing documentation to obtain EDGE certification
Support during the certification process
SOLUTION
How did you find Leaf Global?
Online Search
Why did you select Leaf Global over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
How many teammates from Leaf Global were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Perform the review, adjustment, preparation, and/or supplementation of technical documentation (plans, calculations, reports, technical data sheets, etc.) to adequately address and resolve all observations made by the EDGE auditor, ensuring compliance with the technical and regulatory criteria applicable to the EDGE V2.1.5 system. Deliverables: Reviewed and updated technical documentation addressing each observation (plans, calculations, reports, data sheets, etc.). Traceability matrix of addressed observations and final service closure report with a summary of findings and actions taken. Editable files (DWG, XLSX, DOCX, CAD, etc.) and PDF format.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Certification strategies approved by the Auditor
Obtaining certification.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
The deliverables were sent on time and in the correct format, and the certification was obtained on the scheduled date.
What was your primary form of communication with Leaf Global?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
All the staff we have interacted with are EDGE certified personnel.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Leaf Global could have done differently?
I missed having better communication with the client. Occasionally, there was no information available regarding the activities carried out.
RATINGS
3.5
Quality
4.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
4.0
NPS
Sustainability Consulting for Real Estate Company
Compliance Consulting
Confidential
Feb. - Dec. 2025
4.0
Quality
3.5
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
4.0
"The long-term collaboration with Leaf Global has been particularly valuable."
Feb 11, 2026
Sustainability Manager, CADU Inmobiliaria
Angel Terrón Solórzano
Verified
Real estate
Cancun, Mexico
201-500 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Leaf Global provided sustainability consulting to a real estate company. The team helped the client obtain green building certification and implement measurable sustainability strategies in their developments.
Leaf Global helped the client achieve EDGE certification, meeting their sustainability targets for energy and water efficiency. The team had a generally structured project management approach, with clear technical coordination. Leaf Global communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messages.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the sustainability manager of CADU Inmobiliaria, a real estate company. We develop, construct, and commercialize sustainable and affordable homes for the middle and lower segments of the Mexican population. We have a presence in several states and have sold more than 100,000 houses.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Leaf Global?
We needed to obtain green building certification and implement measurable sustainability strategies in our developments.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Leaf Global managed the full EDGE certification process, including energy and water modeling, technical documentation review, compliance verification, and audit coordination. They supported the project through to final certification approval.
What is the team composition?
We worked with 2–5 members of Leaf Global’s team.
How did you come to work with Leaf Global?
We found them through an online search. Their pricing fit our budget.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together from February–December 2025.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We achieved EDGE certification, meeting our sustainability targets for energy and water efficiency. We achieved 62% energy savings and 49% water savings versus the local baseline under EDGE. Beyond the efficiency metrics, we expect to benefit from reduced operational costs and improved resource performance over time. Currently, the savings and performance improvements are projections derived from the EDGE model. We haven’t conducted formal post-certification monitoring yet.
How did Leaf Global perform from a project management standpoint?
Leaf Global’s project management was generally structured, with clear technical coordination throughout the certification process. However, delivery timelines were occasionally extended beyond the initially anticipated schedule, which required additional follow-up to keep the process aligned. We primarily communicated through virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The long-term collaboration with Leaf Global has been particularly valuable. Over the past two years, we’ve developed a strong professional rapport, which has made communication more fluid and alignment on technical matters much easier.
Are there any areas they could improve?
There are opportunities to strengthen internal coordination, standardize processes across consultants, and enhance consistency in delivery timelines. Continued technical development within the team would also add value as projects grow in complexity.
RATINGS
4.0
Quality
3.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
4.0
NPS
LEED Certification Advisory for Real Estate Company
Architectural Design
Sustainable & Environmental Design
Confidential
Mar. 2023 - Sep. 2025
4.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.5
Cost
3.5
Willing to Refer
4.5
“Leaf Global's proactive and timely follow-up across all project and construction milestones was impressive.”
Feb 9, 2026
Assistant Project Manager, V&V Grupo Inmobiliario
Erik Tanaka
Verified
Real estate
Peru
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Leaf Global provided LEED certification advisory support for our real estate company. The team coordinated across all disciplines to achieve the required points for the final certification.
Leaf Global delivered tracking and compliance matrices for each discipline, helping us to achieve significant energy and water savings. The team communicated seamlessly via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps. Their proactive and timely follow-up was impressive.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I'm the assistant project manager of V&V Grupo Inmobiliario, a real estate company. We develop and construct high-quality real estate projects, prioritizing safety, functionality, and compliance with delivery times. We have more than 29 years of experience in the sector.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Leaf Global?
We needed to obtain LEED certification for our LARCO 791 project.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Leaf Global provided advisory support from the initial stages of project development, and coordinated across all disciplines to achieve the required points for the final certification. The team delivered emails, reports, tracking and compliance charts for each discipline.
What is the team composition?
We worked with one teammate from Leaf Global.
How did you come to work with Leaf Global?
Someone referred Leaf Global to me. I chose them because they had high ratings.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together from March–September 2023.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Leaf Global delivered tracking and compliance matrices for each discipline. We achieved significant energy and water savings, specifically 35% in water and 22% in energy.
How did Leaf Global perform from a project management standpoint?
Communication was seamless, and all deliverables were submitted on time.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Leaf Global's proactive and timely follow-up across all project and construction milestones was impressive.
Are there any areas they could improve?
It would have been beneficial if Leaf Global had done a cost quantification and assessment for the implementation of additional features that could have enhanced our score.
RATINGS
4.0
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
3.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
4.5
NPS
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Our Story
We are Leaf Global: a sustainability certification team specializing in LEED, EDGE and WELL across design, construction and operation. Our multidisciplinary experts guide 300+ projects worldwide—healthcare, commercial, residential and industrial—delivering measurable energy, water and CO2 savings and financial benefits. We combine technical rigor, clear documentation and hands‑on project support to accelerate certification and embed performance and wellbeing into built assets.
Meet the Team
Cesar GrandaFounder & CEO
Cesar Granda is the Founder and CEO of Leaf. He leads the company’s vision and growth, helping organizations integrate sustainability into their projects through strategic guidance, innovative solutions, and a client-focused approach.
Analu GrandaFounder
Analu is the Co-Founder of Leaf. She plays a key role in shaping the company’s strategy and client experience, helping organizations achieve their sustainability goals through personalized guidance, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering
What Sets Us Apart
Sustainability Expertise
Our team combines deep technical knowledge with practical experience to guide projects through complex sustainability requirements and certification processes.
Tailored Client Support
Every project is unique. We provide personalized guidance and hands-on support to ensure solutions align with each client’s goals, timeline, and budget.
Measurable Impact
We help organizations achieve verifiable environmental, social, and financial outcomes through data-driven sustainability strategies and globally recognized certifications.
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