Mr. Edouard Salomon is a sustainability consultant with over seven years of experience. He co-founded Independent Sustainability Systems, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit specializing in sustainability systems and principles. Mr. Salomon is passionate about using technology and innovation to solve the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges. Moreover, as a youth, his insatiable curiosity led him to educational shows like NOVA, Beyond 2000, and Wild America, where he learned about the natural world, particularly astronomy. During his teenage years, he actively participated in community initiatives such as neighborhood cleanups and gardening. Mr. Salomon remains dedicated to sustainability and preserving the ecosystem, believing humanity can flourish by being mindful of our planet's limitations.
As a consultant, Mr. Salomon has worked with many clients, from small businesses to large corporations, to help them develop and implement sustainable strategies. He has expertise in various areas, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable agriculture. Further, Mr. Salomon is a passionate advocate for a more sustainable future. He believes businesses and individuals are responsible for protecting the environment and creating a more equitable society. He is committed to using his skills and experience to help make the world a better place.
Where Economics and Sustainability Meet.
Mr. Salomon is a highly skilled sustainability expert at EtHill LLC. He is responsible for driving the company's overall sustainability, philanthropy strategy, social sustainability, and its position on ESG. He has created state-of-the-art working methods across multiple projects using climate/sustainable reporting methods. With over 24 years of experience in mortgage loan operations/sales and financial modeling, he has worked in residential and multifamily lending and has a strong understanding of the secondary market. Mr. Salomon is well-versed in lending policies, procedures, regulatory rules, laws, and banking compliance.
He has been serving as the Chairman of the Harvard Blue Hill Circle Neighborhood Association since 2017, exhibiting exceptional leadership and organizational skills. He has adeptly orchestrated neighborhood meetings and has acted as the primary liaison between the association and former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh's office. He has implemented strategic planning for resource mobilization and allocation, which encompasses initiatives that promote health and wellness, evaluate performance metrics related to community wellness and traffic congestion, and devise incident/disaster response plans for emergencies, natural disasters, and crises to ensure sustainable processes for resilience plans and smooth recovery and continuity.
In addition, his contributions were instrumental to the success of the Blue Hill revitalization plan. In particular, his role in the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) study, sponsored by the Boston Barr Foundation and administered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), was invaluable. He tracked community approval and disapproval and conducted a thorough field analysis to achieve this objective. Additionally, he collaborated with MIT engineers to develop linear regression models, which were crucial in determining the effectiveness of a BRT system on the Boston, Milton 128 route. Mr. Salomon's significant contribution to the study's findings underscores his expertise in the field and highlights his ability to deliver valuable insights that can inform future urban planning initiatives.
Key Skills and Accomplishments
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Cities and Communities, Harvard University
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Finance, Banking, and Business Administration, Delaware State University
Community Hurricane Preparedness, FEMA
Community Hurricane Preparedness, FEMA
EMI Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow, FEMA
Over seven years of experience as a sustainability consultant
Co-founder of a 501(c)3 nonprofit specializing in sustainability systems and principles
Expertise in a variety of sustainability areas, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable agriculture
Member of several leading sustainability organizations