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GRI 102-12, 102-43, 102-46, 102-50, 102-54
This report is the primary way in which we convey to our stakeholders our goals and approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters; it also supplements information included in our Annual Report/Form 10-K and our Proxy Statement, both available on our website.
This is our first report aligned with the GRI Standards (Core option). In addition, we provide additional disclosures in alignment with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The main body of this report (pages 4-62) describes our ESG programs and strategy. Our Appendices (pages 64-82), including the GRI Content Index (pages 68-74), include specific metrics and information not included in the body of the report and references to where additional information can be found. This report covers the calendar year 2021 unless otherwise indicated.
All information, data, opinions and activities contained in this report are subject to change without notice. The content of this report was developed based on feedback from our internal and external stakeholders. The metrics and quantitative data contained in this report are not based on generally accepted accounting principles and have not been audited. Such data and metrics are subject to measurement uncertainties resulting from limitations inherent in the nature and the methods used for determining such data. The selection of different but acceptable measurement techniques can result in materially different measurements. The precision of different measurement techniques may also vary. Neither Physicians Realty Trust nor any of its affiliates assume any responsibility or obligation to update or revise any such information, data, opinions or activities, without regard to whether any of these are affected by new information, future events or otherwise. This report does not, and is not intended to, create any relationship, rights or obligations, legal or otherwise, and you should not rely upon this report to do so. The inclusion of information and data in this report is not an indication that such information or data or the subject matter of such information or data is material to Physicians Realty Trust for purposes of applicable securities laws or otherwise. The principles used to determine whether to include information or data in this report do not correspond to the principles of materiality contained in federal securities laws, the concept of materiality used to determine whether disclosures are required to be made in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or otherwise disclosed, or principles applicable to the inclusion of information in financial statements. Our goals regarding our ESG initiatives are aspirations. They are not guarantees or promises that we will meet all or any of our goals. Any statistics and metrics regarding our corporate responsibility and ESG activities are estimates and may be based on assumptions or developing standards.
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