Leading the Charge in Amro’s Ambitious Climate and ESG Strategy Across the UK and Europe

Amro Partners has announced the internal promotion of Elisabetta Li Destri Nicosia to Managing Director for ESG & Sustainability, marking a significant step in the firm’s commitment to sustainable real estate development. In her new role, Elisabetta will spearhead Amro’s ambitious climate agenda across the UK and mainland Europe, ensuring that its projects continue to set the benchmark for environmentally responsible and socially impactful development.

Elisabetta, who joined Amro in 2022 as Director for Sustainability & ESG, has been instrumental in advancing the firm’s ESG capabilities. Her leadership has driven sustainability-focused strategies at asset, portfolio, and corporate levels, embedding climate-conscious decision-making across all aspects of the business.

Strengthening ESG Standards in Collaboration with Investors

As Managing Director, she will work closely with Amro’s investor partners, aligning capital deployment with the company’s ESG commitments. Her mission is to ensure that joint projects adhere to the highest environmental, social, and governance standards, reinforcing Amro’s reputation for delivering market-leading sustainable assets.

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Reflecting on her promotion, Elisabetta emphasized her commitment to furthering Amro’s sustainability agenda:

“It’s an honour to lead our exceptionally talented team in delivering the market-leading sustainable assets we are fast becoming renowned for. Amro is fortunate to work with some of the most forward-thinking investment partners, and I look forward to collaborating with their technical teams to ensure every project meets our shared ESG goals, creating lasting value and impact.”

Cutting-Edge Technology Driving ESG Excellence

A key component of Amro’s sustainability leadership is its in-house data intelligence platform, which is designed to continuously reduce emissions across the design, construction, and operational phases of each project. Leveraging machine learning, AI, and automated reporting, the platform enables proactive intervention to optimize environmental performance.

Since 2022, every new residential living project developed by Amro has achieved top industry sustainability certifications, including:

BREEAM Outstanding (the highest rating for sustainable buildings)
WiredScore Platinum (recognizing best-in-class digital connectivity)
Fitwel 3* (demonstrating excellence in occupant health and well-being)

Recognizing a Key Architect of Amro’s ESG Vision

Amro Partners Co-founder and President, Ami Kotecha, praised Elisabetta’s contributions, highlighting her role in shaping the firm’s sustainability trajectory:

“This promotion is incredibly well-deserved. Over the past three years, Elisabetta has played a significant role in developing our ESG strategy and the in-house tech platform we need to deliver it, truly setting us apart from our competitors.”

Her appointment underscores Amro’s long-term commitment to sustainability, reinforcing its ambition to be a leader in ESG-focused real estate investment and development. As the industry faces increasing pressure to meet net-zero goals and regulatory expectations, Amro’s investment in ESG leadership and technology-driven sustainability strategies positions it at the forefront of the transition.

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