Iskender “Alex” H. Catto, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Chief Sustainability Officer and Co-Chair of the firm’s Energy and Natural Resources Practice, was selected by Crain’s New York Business to its “2023 Notable Leaders in Sustainability” list.
Catto is the sixth attorney at the firm to be selected to Crain’s New York’s Notable Leaders lists within the past year. Honorees are selected for their accomplishments during the prior 18 months and their ability to effect change in their field, according to the publication.
In 2017, Catto spearheaded the firm’s transition to make all 44 offices net carbon neutral with respect to office energy use. By 2020, Greenberg Traurig announced it achieved this goal and has been recognized by the EPA as a Green Power Partner.
“It is incredibly rewarding to be able to lead and witness the firm’s progress in regard to its sustainability efforts,” Catto said. “I’m proud to be at a firm that has embraced the move towards net carbon neutral offices, and it’s an honor to be recognized for my work towards creating a more sustainable environment.”
Catto advises clients on complex corporate matters, including energy asset restructuring, renewable energy transactions, and high-value asset sales. Recently named the firm’s chief sustainability officer, Catto oversees the design and implementation of the firm’s sustainability program across all offices in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia.
About Greenberg Traurig’s Energy & Natural Resources Practice: Greenberg Traurig’s Energy & Natural Resources Practice has broad transactional, regulatory, and litigation experience across the energy industry, including oil and gas, LNG, electricity, coal, wind, solar and other renewable energy sources, and water. The firm’s exceptional multi-office platform, including key offices in major energy centers, enables us to serve and implement legal strategies for energy clients throughout the U.S. and internationally.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 250. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.