UK: Jessica Herman has joined developer and contractor Caddick as its head of ESG and sustainability.
She will lead on the delivery of Caddick’s ESG strategy, ‘Places for Life’, across all divisions of the multi-sector business.
She joins Caddick from sustainability consultancy JustOne UK, where Caddick was a client.
With more than eight years of sustainability and real estate experience, Herman has also held the role of senior sustainability advisor at JLL.
She said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the Caddick team during this exciting time of growth and innovation across the business. This newly created role will be a great opportunity to spearhead the Places for Life vision and support our wider purpose, while empowering our colleagues, communities and wider stakeholders to help achieve a positive impact at every stage. I’m looking forward to leading our ESG ambitions as part of the inclusive and progressive Caddick workforce.”
Herman will work closely with Caddick’s senior leaders who form part of its ESG Taskforce and lead governance of the Places for Life strategy. She will also work with colleagues across the four Places for Life working groups, which are driving sustainability progress across all Caddick teams.
Myles Hartley, managing director and ESG lead at Caddick, said: “We’re delighted to have Jessica join our team and lead our ESG agenda towards our goals for 2025 and beyond. As one of the largest privately-owned developers in the country, we want to not only give back to the local communities of today, but to also invest in the future generations by creating welcoming and sustainable places.
“Our Places for Life vision is about fostering collaboration across all Caddick businesses, engaging our colleagues, partners, clients and residents in meaningful conversations to build a more inclusive, equal, and sustainable future. With her expertise and broad experience, Jessica will be able to lead our ESG ambitions brilliantly,” he added.
