CERTIFICATIONS GRI 102-12
Achieving green building certifications is an integral part of our strategy, ensuring our properties align with our EMS policies while reducing carbon emissions. CERTIFICATIONS EARNED
# PROPERTIES
TOTAL SF
% TOTAL SF
IREM CSP
28
3.0M
19.2%
ENERGY STAR
10
1.4M
9.1%
LEED
2
570K
3.7%
TOTALS (less duplicates)
32
3.24M
21.1%
As part of our ongoing certification strategy, DOC has targeted gaining an additional 10 certifications from either IREM CSP or ENERGY STAR annually. We also aim to retain any expiring IREM CSP designations at a 50%+ rate annually.
GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SUSTAINABILITY BENCHMARK (GRESB) NEW GRESB is a globally recognized organization that assists real estate investors in assessing the sustainability performance of commercial real estate portfolios. The annual GRESB Real Estate Assessment includes performance, management, and governance components related to the company’s ESG initiatives. GRESB assigns ratings on a scale of 0 to 100, based upon respondent data and a relative peer group comparison. In our first year of submission to GRESB, DOC earned a score of 75 in the 2021 GRESB Real Estate Assessment, outperforming the international average of 73. In addition, DOC received a Green Star designation, awarded to submitters
achieving scores of 50+ on GRESB’s implementation and measurement of the management & policy sections. We strive to improve this score each year and believe GRESB helps protect R E A L E S T A T shareholder value by evaluating and improving the sustainability performance of real estate assets. In addition, due to its emphasis on submitting the most relevant industry-specific ESG data updated annually, the GRESB process assists us in pursuing our Invest in better® goal of continuous improvement.
“ Our strong initial GRESB performance and Green Star designation celebrate the leadership and contributions of every DOC team member and demonstrate the success of our actions to date. We are continuously evolving our program through innovative strategies, new partnerships, and increasing stakeholder engagement to ensure we are leaders in sustainability and corporate social responsibility.” Mark Theine Executive Vice President, Asset Management
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