REITs invest in the majority of real estate property types, including offices, apartment buildings, warehouses, retail centers, medical facilities, data centers, cell towers, telecommunications and hotels.
The REIT Industry Sustainability Report 2024 includes industry trends, REIT sustainability reporting data and analysis, as well as useful information on the publicly traded U.S. REIT industry’s primary sustainability, social responsibility, and governance practices.
A deeper look at the U.S. economy and commercial real estate markets shows why REITs are well positioned to navigate the economic environment and provide opportunities for investors over the remainder of 2024.
Kevin McClure and Mark Streeter discuss how REITs are faring with fixed income community.
REITworld 2024, scheduled for Nov. 18-21 in Las Vegas, NV, will bring together REIT management teams, investors, and analysts for topical sessions, one-on-one meetings, and networking.
For 60 years, Nareit has led the U.S. REIT industry by ensuring its members’ best interests are promoted by providing unparalleled advocacy, investor outreach, continuing education and networking.
While climate risk has a well-established place in the sustainability lexicon, biodiversity loss is gaining momentum as a major area of focus. These interconnected issues both have a place in a holistic sustainability strategy for the real estate industry.
REITs have remained resilient due to their stable credit ratings, according to Nareit EVP John Worth.
ESG is integrated into every level of Prologis, Inc.'s business, and it continually looks for ways to engage with customers to deliver best-in-class solutions that meet sustainability goals and create value.
Kimco Realty Corporation is committed to the health and safety of its tenants, associates, vendors, shoppers, and community members in the areas its centers serve.
Hersha’s Matthew Lobach expects increase in real-time data monitoring of building systems.
Stephan Richford of BMO Capital Markets added that investors are also looking for business fundamentals and price discovery in their conversations with REITs.
Institutional investors demanding increased ESG disclosure, GRESB says.
Kilroy’s Sara Neff sees growing role for air quality monitoring.
KPMG’s Ruth Tang says reporting of ESG metrics back to lenders could soon be commonplace.
Deloitte’s Christine Robinson says understanding greenhouse gas emissions and processes can only benefit REITs long-term.
BlackRock’s Sherry Rexroad says challenges created by multiple ESG data sources.
Goodwin’s Yoel Kranz and Daniel Adams see biggest changes in board diversity, proxy access.
WashREIT’s Matt Praske details solar panel and rooftop garden projects in Washington, D.C.
REITs are represented on the annual Enivronment + Energy Leader (E+E) 100 list.
Report shows REIT’s progress toward combatting recidivism.