James Mandel is a Managing Director in the Portfolio Operations Group at Blackstone. He is focused on sustainability and emissions reduction within Blackstone’s portfolio. Prior to that, he was a Managing Director at Rocky Mountain Institute where he led the Carbon-Free Buildings Program. James has a Ph.D. in Ecology from Cornell University.

Concordia Announces the Inaugural Washington, D.C. Forum
On September 16, 2026, leaders from government, business, civil society, and academia will convene for the inaugural Concordia Washington, D.C. Forum, a new gathering built to explore the geopolitical, economic, and strategic developments shaping

