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.
CEO Ric Campo says REIT is sitting on a "fortress balance sheet."
CEO John Albright says REIT will look for “opportunistic buys” in 2024.
Sidley Austin’s Sonia Barros says REITs are facing increased pressure on some ESG issues.
Jim Risoleo also sees a pickup in business transient and group travel.
CEO Ernest Rady said office has been a challenge, but the REIT has risen to the occasion.
Impact ROI CEO says the first step for REITs in strengthening their ESG performance is understanding the profound impacts CRE can have.
Ben Myers says certifications streamline the conversation between BXP and its stakeholders.
EPRA's Philip Charls says quality of management, assets helps performance.
Howard Hughes Holdings CEO David O'Reilly said office space that’s focused on collaboration will entice tenants to return.
CEO Jim Nelson says merger with The Necessity Retail REIT will result in combined $10 billion in assets.
IMT’s Marla Thalheimer says green leases are an important tool for companies to meet ESG goals.
CEO Michael Gamzon says individual transactions have significant impact on REIT’s growth.
CEO Bill Meaney says remote work induced by the pandemic drove demand.
CEO DJ Busch says distinguishing factor was important in advance of the REIT’s 2021 IPO.