REITs invest in the majority of real estate property types, including offices, apartment buildings, warehouses, retail centers, medical facilities, data centers, cell towers 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.
REITs directly employed an estimated 331,000 FTE employees who earned $31.1 billion of labor income in the U.S.
At the end of 2023, U.S. public REITs owned an estimated 580,000 properties—up 1% from the previous year—and 15 million acres of timberland across the U.S.
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.
Nareit CEO Steve Wechsler will co-present a session on REITs.
AvalonBay’s Mark Delisi says governance important in showing how well a company operates.
Deloitte’s Lauren Pesa said Scope 1 and 2 will inevitably be included in the SEC climate rule and REITs can prepare for that now.
Investor appetite for green bonds presents “wonderful opportunity” for REITs, panelist says.
Kilroy Realty is looking for emerging technologies that improve the environmental performance of its own portfolio and accelerate change in the broader real estate industry.
Kimberly Pexton says companies should not shy away from making public climate commitments.
Sherry Rexroad also says adaptability is key to professional development.
Parkway’s Daniele Horton says health and well-being a high priority.
Natalie Teear of Hudson Pacific Properties participated in a video interview in conjunction with Nareit’s ESG JumpStart Workshop: 2021 Webinar Series.
The last few years have really accelerated technological innovation in the REIT Industry as companies have sought to meet rapidly changing demands and expectations.
CFO Barb Pak says the REIT has also focused on buying back some of its stock over the last year.
AccountAbility CEO Sunny Misser says climate action is one of the biggest developments to watch.
Cliff Majersik says IMT has expanded its recognition of green lease leaders.
Data center REIT recognized by EPA for renewable energy sourcing.