Ruth Legg has been named vice president of environment, social and governance at Concert Properties, effective March 26, 2024.

Legg will play a key role in building, supporting and advising on the company’s overall ESG strategy and approach, including tracking and reporting on key ESG topics and metrics, and managing internal and external ESG communications and reporting requirements.

“Concert Properties is innovating and pursuing exciting ESG strategies that I am eager to contribute to alongside the team, providing comprehensive ESG solutions,” she said. “I am excited to be joining the company at this time of growth, with a focus on a more sustainable future.”

She joins the real estate company after two decades of experience as an executive ESG leader working in financial services, most recently serving as Americas Head of Supply Chain Sustainability and Diversity at HSBC where she led strategic climate programs to drive operational sustainability progress and the first pathway for HSBC’s supply chain to reach its net-zero carbon emissions 2030 commitment.

“Ruth’s expertise—and passion for—environmental stewardship, social responsibility and strong governance will be a valuable asset to our company as we continue our focus on building resilient, inclusive and sustainable communities across Canada, and progress towards a net-zero future,” said Christine Bergeron, president and CEO of Concert Properties.

Throughout her career, Legg guided several notable initiatives, including North America Ceres award for innovative sustainability reporting at the Vancouver Olympics and the first public sustainability strategy and performance framework at British Columbia Lottery Corporation.

She has also been recognized as one of Canada’s ESG leaders for her contributions towards a low-carbon, clean economy, winning the 2017 Emerging Leader award from Clean50.