Justin Taylor
Sustainability SpecialistGenslerAs a Sustainability Specialist at Gensler, Justin works with clients and design teams to ensure that holistic sustainability, decarbonization, and resilience is prioritized and empowered throughout all phases of a project. Since joining Gensler, he has worked on multiple projects of varying scope, complexity, and size, ranging from large airport terminals to vast hospitality campuses in the Southeast, South Central, and Northeast regions. He brings interdisciplinary industry experience to projects and leverages collaboration, training, education, and engagement to enable positive change within the built environment. Prior to joining Gensler, he was a Sustainability Manager at Marriott International on the Global Design Strategies team, where he led the development of global decarbonization and sustainability initiatives across the portfolio of 9,000+ hotels; and was also a Climate Associate on the LEED Technical Development Team at the US Green Building Council, where he managed the development of the Energy and Atmosphere Category for LEED Versions 4 (2024 updates) and Version 5.
NEWH Green Voice: Measuring what Matters: The Value of Sustainable Hospitality
Sustainability in hospitality has evolved far beyond energy-efficient lighting and recycled materials. Today, environmental responsibility intersects
…Sustainability in hospitality has evolved far beyond energy-efficient lighting and recycled materials. Today, environmental responsibility intersects with brand strategy, asset value, capital investment, design, operations, staff retention and guest
…Sustainability in hospitality has evolved far beyond energy-efficient lighting and recycled materials. Today, environmental responsibility intersects with brand strategy, asset value, capital investment, design, operations, staff retention and guest experience. This panel brings together perspectives from key stakeholders from the hospitality community to explore how sustainability influences the way hotels are conceived, financed, renovated, ope
…Sustainability in hospitality has evolved far beyond energy-efficient lighting and recycled materials. Today, environmental responsibility intersects with brand strategy, asset value, capital investment, design, operations, staff retention and guest experience. This panel brings together perspectives from key stakeholders from the hospitality community to explore how sustainability influences the way hotels are conceived, financed, renovated, operated, and ultimately valued. From adaptive reuse and resilient design to energy performance, material selection, water conservation, and measurable ESG goals, the discussion will examine what is truly moving the industry forward and how stakeholders can be influenced to do more. Most importantly, the panel will explore: How do we make sustainable hospitality both achievable and financially compelling?
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