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.
Healthy buildings are quickly becoming a “must-have,” panelist Ben Myers says.
GRESB’s Nils Kok says REITs “at the forefront” of green bond issuance.
Community is a core pillar of Brandywine Realty Trust's sustainability approach that is reinforced across the company.
CodeGreen Solutions’ Chris Cayten said that sustainability concerns can evolve rapidly for REITs.
Fibra Uno says it aims to seize these opportunities and deliver value to investors while contributing to the economic growth of Mexico.
Engaging in renewable energy projects, and particularly in solar projects, emerged as a right-fit approach for Duke Realty to expand across its distribution and warehouse property portfolio, due to its large, unencumbered roof spaces.
CEO Raul Martinez Solares discussed the REIT’s growth plans and commitment to sustainability efforts.
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into every company decision.
Beyond continuing its supply chain engagement and improvement efforts, Kilroy Realty Corporation has the goal of reducing the embodied carbon of its construction materials 30% by 2030, and 50% by 2050.
Host’s Michael Chang, Nareit’s Leader in the Light Leadership Personified Award winner, said the REIT’s goals include building on a climate risk program and executing sustainable finance strategies.
Colin Trovato at Ranger Global sees sustained demand for single family rental homes.
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.
To instill stakeholder trust and confidence regarding building safety in the pandemic era, Hersha Hospitality Trust launched a proprietary program focused on the well-being and safety of guests and associates.
Nareit’s Victoria Rostow led a governance session at Nareit’s REITworld: 2018 Annual Conference.
Each month, Nareit highlights recent executive career moves, board changes, and other notable individual achievements within the REIT and publicly listed real estate market.