Birgit studied Environmental Engineering at Stuttgart University, and in 2006 she gained her PhD at its VEGAS research centre. Since 2007, she has dedicated herself to the sustainable management of real estate and is recognised throughout Europe as a leading expert in building certification and ESG consulting. Birgit is also an experienced auditor for Green Building rating systems such as LEED® and BREEAM and sustainable portfolio assessments (GRESB). Birgit is originally from Stuttgart, but she now lives with her family by the beautiful Lake Tegel in Berlin.