What Verdical Group does

Verdical Group, Inc. is a California Benefit Corporation and certified B Corporation founded in 2012 by Drew Shula in Pasadena, California, operating as a professional sustainability consulting firm focused on decarbonizing the built environment. The firm delivers green building certification consulting (LEED across all rating systems BD+C, ID+C, O+M and versions v2 through v4.1, plus WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, and CHPS), building commissioning, and building performance analysis built on energy modeling, daylight modeling, Life Cycle Assessment, and Computational Fluid Dynamics simulation. Adjacent offerings include ESG and carbon footprint reporting, sustainability master planning, utility program management (including LADWP Zero by Design), and energy benchmarking compliance support.

Verdical Group monetizes exclusively through professional services revenue, delivered via master services agreements and retainer relationships for enterprise clients and project-based contracts for single-scope engagements. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales targeting large real estate portfolios with event-driven lead generation through the Net Zero Conference (founded 2014), which the firm describes as the world's largest annual net zero event and operates through a sub-brand, Verdical Events. Customer segments span enterprise, commercial real estate owners and developers, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, government and municipal entities, and event producers, served through six U.S. offices (Los Angeles, Pasadena, San Francisco, San Diego, New York, St. Louis) plus selective international engagements. The firm employs a multidisciplinary team of approximately 24 with backgrounds spanning mechanical engineering, architecture, environmental science, civil engineering, and energy/climate policy, and holds a B Corp certification, has been carbon negative since 2021, and is named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list.

Name

Verdical Group

Legal name

Verdical Group, Inc.

Website

https://verdicalgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Verdical Group is a California-based sustainability consulting firm providing LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and Living Building Challenge certification, building commissioning, energy modeling, LCA, and ESG reporting services to enterprise, government, education, and real estate clients across six U.S. offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Benchmarking, Ratings & Stakeholder Reporting Portals (Scorecards, Dashboards) (EUABAEAJ), Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL), Corporate Team-Building & Offsite Services (HSACADAF)

Keywords

• Green building consulting
• LEED certification consulting
• Building performance analysis
• Energy modeling services
• Sustainability program management

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Sustainability Consulting Services: Professional services revenue from sustainability consulting including green building certifications (LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, CHPS), project management, energy auditing, commissioning, and ESG/carbon footprint reporting. Services delivered through master service agreements, retainer relationships, and project-based contracts.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Verdical Group is a sustainability consulting firm that helps enterprises decarbonize the built environment. The firm delivers green building certification consulting across LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, and CHPS rating systems, along with building performance analysis (energy modeling, daylight modeling, life cycle assessments, CFD simulation), commissioning services, ESG/carbon footprint reporting, and sustainable event production. Services are sold through enterprise master service agreements, retainer relationships, and project-based contracts.

Product overview

Verdical Group is a sustainability consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of decarbonization and green building certification services. The company provides LEED certification consulting, Net Zero and Zero Carbon consulting, Building Commissioning, and Building Performance Analysis services (including Energy Modeling, Daylight Modeling, Life Cycle Assessments, and CFD Simulation). The firm also offers ESG/Carbon Footprint Reporting, Sustainability Storytelling, and specialized certifications including WELL, Fitwel, CHPS, and Living Building Challenge. Verdical Events, a sub-brand, handles sustainable event production including the company's flagship Net Zero Conference. Services are delivered through project-based contracts or master services/retainer agreements for enterprise clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LEED Certification Consulting

Quantifiable outcome

• 32M+ kWh of energy saved through LEED certifications since 2012
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and strategic.

• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSGBC Member Company. Provides LEED certification services and collaborates on green building initiatives. Founder Drew Shula is a LEED Fellow. Company participates in USGBC-LA events and initiatives.
• International Living Future Institute (ILFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple team members hold LFA credentials and are deeply involved in local collaborative chapters. Founder & CEO Drew Shula awarded Living Future Hero Award in 2020. Company provides Living Building Challenge consulting.
• B CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party certified B Corporation meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Member of B Corp Climate Collective.
• 1% for the PlanetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember Company donating 1% of annual revenue (not just profit) to environmental nonprofit organizations. Has produced 1% for the Planet Global Summits in NYC, San Diego, and Amsterdam.
• The Climate PledgemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud member of The Climate Pledge, collaboration of organizations dedicated to achieving net zero by 2030, founded by Amazon.
• B Corp Climate CollectivemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of B Corp Climate Collective commitment to net zero by 2030.
• LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI)strategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVerdical Group's Downtown LA headquarters is located at LACI, a hub for green business in LA's Arts District. LEED BD+C v3 Platinum and WELL Gold certified facility.
• Pankow BuildersstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located with Pankow Builders in Pasadena and San Francisco offices. Partner on multiple construction projects. Verdical Group is Pankow's go-to sustainability and ESG partner.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerVerdical Group's New York office is co-located with BIG, a global architecture, interiors, landscape, planning, and product design firm.
• SILLMAN ArchitecturestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerVerdical Group's San Diego office is co-located with SILLMAN Architecture in the Mission Valley area.
• CannonDesignstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with CannonDesign, BluePoint Planning, Blackrock Consulting, and Greenwood Consulting Group LLC to lead development of City of St. Louis sustainability plan.
• Austin CommercialstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient and partner on LAX Terminal Cores project. Austin Commercial is the client/contractor for the 279,135 square foot terminal cores project.
• NAC ArchitecturestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Malibu High School project. NAC Architecture is the architect for the 70,000 square foot net zero education project.
• Beneficial State Bank and Atmos FinancialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVerdical Group uses fossil-free banking with these institutions, both committed to financing clean energy solutions rather than investing in fossil fuel-related ventures.
• USGBC Healthy Economy CommitmentstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of USGBC Healthy Economy Commitment, community urging elected leaders to take action on key green building policy priorities.
• USGBC-LA Healthy Building AlliancestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity member of USGBC-LA Healthy Building Alliance, commitment to provide sustainable, healthy, resilient spaces to live, work, and play.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Atelier Ten: Engineering-led sustainability consultancy specializing in building performance, energy modeling, daylighting, and environmental design across LEED and net zero projects — closely matches Verdical Group's technical service stack and project profile.
• Brightworks Sustainability (IMEG): Multidisciplinary sustainability consultancy offering LEED, WELL, commissioning, and energy services; integrated into IMEG (now part of SLR) — competes directly for the same green building certification and project management work.
• Elementa Group: Mechanical engineering and sustainability consultancy with deep LEED, WELL, and net zero expertise serving mission-driven enterprises; comparable boutique scale and service breadth.
• Paladino and Company: Sustainability strategy and green building consulting firm with deep LEED expertise serving corporate real estate portfolios; directly comparable on master service agreements and certification advisory.
• EcoAct (Accenture): Carbon accounting, climate strategy, and ESG advisory firm now part of Accenture — directly comparable for the ESG/carbon footprint reporting services Verdical Group provides to enterprises.
• South Pole Group: Climate strategy and carbon advisory firm working with corporates on net zero, ESG reporting, and carbon offset strategies — overlaps on ESG/carbon services and enterprise buyer relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Buro Happold: Global engineering consultancy with a sustainability and building performance practice offering LEED, energy modeling, and net zero services as part of a much broader portfolio — competes for enterprise-scale projects.
• Arup: Global engineering and design firm with a major sustainability practice covering embodied carbon, ESG, and green building certifications — overlaps with Verdical Group but as a piece of a much larger offering.
• WSP Built Ecology: WSP's sustainability and built environment advisory group delivering LEED, WELL, commissioning, and decarbonization services globally — broad incumbent competing for similar enterprise mandates.
• Ramboll: Global engineering, design, and sustainability consultancy with deep LEED, net zero, and ESG capabilities — incumbent competitor for the largest enterprise and public-sector sustainability engagements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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