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The New York Stock Exchange invited representatives from the Nareit Leader in the Light Award winners to virtually ring The Closing Bell®, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, in celebration of their achievements in ESG and sustainability, and to recognize the 15th anniversary of the awards.

On Friday, Jan. 15, Nareit will host the first in its 2021 series of ESG-related webinars and events. The virtual panel discussion, titled ESG Exchange: 2021 REIT Sustainability Outlook, will celebrate the winners of the 15th annual Leader in the Light Awards.

Rankings weigh ESG performance data and a public survey of corporate social responsibility perceptions.

REITs and ESG leaders recognized for achievement in sustainability.

DE&I Awards recognize accomplishments by Ventas, Alexander & Baldwin, Essex Property Trust, and JBG SMITH’s Dawnita Wilson.

The council is comprised of CEOs representing every segment of the REIT industry. 

Panelists also say companies are in the early stages of developing DEI strategy.