Expert of the Week
Zsombor Barta – A pioneer in sustainability and green building consultancy
Jan 10th 2025
Zsombor Barta, the Founding Partner of Greenbors Consulting Ltd, stands out as a visionary leader in sustainability, environmental consultancy, smart city innovation, real estate advisory, and carbon management. His company, focusing on Zero Carbon and sustainability strategies, marks him as a critical player in the drive towards a more sustainable future.
Zsombor’s role extends beyond his company. As the current President of the Hungary Green Building Council (HuGBC) and a Trustee at the UK-based BADUR Foundation, his influence is felt across continents, managing projects in Laos, Southeast Asia, and Hungary. His membership in the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Hungary (RICS) and the Hungarian Geographical Society further cements his status as an expert in his field.
Renowned for his regular presentations at sustainability and green building conferences and university courses, Zsombor is also an accredited BREEAM International Assessor, BIU Auditor, and BREEAM AP. His expertise in these areas is a testament to his deep understanding and commitment to sustainable practices.
In his former role as Head of Sustainability & Legacy of Budapest 2024, the Olympic bidding company Zsombor demonstrated his ability to lead complex sustainability and legacy-related projects. He was instrumental in bridging governmental, municipal, and public sectors to develop innovative and future-proof projects and initiatives, such as Smart City, Circular Economy, and Green Procurement.
His past experiences include a significant tenure at ERM, an international environmental consultancy, where he served as a senior consultant, project director, and manager. Notably, he certified the first BREEAM projects in Seoul, South Korea, Croatia, and Serbia, earning BREEAM Awards in 2015 and 2017. His subsequent roles in developing the Sustainability Department for Central European Sentient Group and Tomlin further highlight his leadership and innovation.
Zsombor’s fields of competence are vast, ranging from team and department leadership to project management in Smart Cities and sustainability innovation in real estate projects. His expertise also encompasses mergers and acquisitions, soil and groundwater investigation, environmental permitting, asbestos surveying, and green building rating systems.
Fluent in Hungarian, German, English, and Spanish, Zsombor’s ability to communicate and connect with diverse stakeholders is a key asset in his international work.
His achievements and contributions to the field are recognized through various awards and publications, including the BREEAM Awards in 2017 and 2015, the ERM Global Collaboration Award in 2012, and his co-authorship of the Smart Budapest Vision in 2017.
Zsombor Barta’s career is a remarkable blend of expertise, leadership, and commitment to sustainability. His work in green building consultancy and environmental stewardship positions him as a leading figure in the movement towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious world.
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