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How Solar Power Purchasing Agreements are Integrated into Renewable Energy Practices at Alexandria

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (Alexandria) secured a large-scale and long-term agreement to procure renewable energy from a new solar farm to be connected to the New England electricity grid starting in 2024.

10/17/2023
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Brandywine Creates Socioeconomic Value Through Community Development

Brandywine’s Neighborhood Engagement Initiative (NEI) has been a vital part of its strategy to bolster community engagement and social stewardship.

10/13/2023
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CRE Environmental Leadership Highlighted at 2023 Greenbuild International Conference

The educational programming featured several REIT sustainability leaders discussing decarbonization and climate risk adaptation.

10/13/2023
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White House Announces Effort to Define “Zero-Emissions Buildings”

Ali Zaidi of the Biden administration shared his perspective on the climate crisis during a keynote address at the U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild International Conference last month.

10/12/2023
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Macerich Making Strides Aligning its Social Impact Strategy to UNSDGs

Macerich created its sustainability team in 2008 and has been taking an integrated approach to sustainability since – through good governance, carbon neutrality goals, social initiatives, and more.

10/12/2023
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ESG Compliance Preparation at JBG SMITH

JBG SMITH has long taken a multilateral and collaborative approach to implementing tangible, effective, and strategic ESG efforts.

10/11/2023
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DEI Leadership and ERG Engagement at Core of Brixmor's Culture of Trust

Trust is at the core of Brixmor Property Group Inc.’s approach to creating and sustaining an inclusive work environment.

10/10/2023
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Effective ESG Governance at Hudson Drives Sustainability Initiatives

Hudson Pacific Properties’ (HPP) “Better Blueprint” platform lays out the REIT’s commitment to fostering sustainable, healthy, and equitable cities.

10/06/2023
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Host Hotels Introduces Long-Term 2050 Vision for Corporate Responsibility

Positively impacting the real estate industry and its local communities are top priorities for Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

10/04/2023
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Healthpeak Drives Accountability by Linking ESG Performance to Compensation

Healthpeak Properties, Inc. began linking executive compensation to sustainability performance in 2021 by adopting an ESG performance metric that accounts for a portion of its annual executive cash bonus program.

10/03/2023
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American Tower Prioritizes ESG at the Board Level Fostering a Culture of Integrity

For American Tower, embedding ESG objectives into its strategic priorities directly impacts its long-term success.

10/02/2023
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Climate-Integrated Capital Planning and Renewables at Ventas Integral to Decarbonization Efforts

Last year, Ventas became the first healthcare REIT to commit to net-zero operational carbon emissions (scopes 1 and 2)—a goal the company has set out to achieve by 2040.

09/29/2023
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