ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, GOVERNANCE INITIATIVES

Sustainability is central to our mission, our mandate, and our purpose. From our properties to our partnerships and our own key performance indicators (KPIs), prioritizing the environment is part of how we do business.

View our 2020 report to learn more about our ESG initiatives.

Environmental Sustainability

Net zero Carbon
emissions by 2030

ShopCore Properties is set to achieve Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030.

0 %

RENEWABLE ENERGY
BY 2022

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ASSETS WITH EV
CHARGING STATIONS
BY 2022

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COMMON AREA LED
BY 2022

Why Sustainability Matters

A robust sustainability program makes our properties more efficient, reduces risk and positively impacts the communities we serve. We have adopted a number of time-bound goals to keep us on track for realizing our big-picture commitment to ESG, and we intend to expand these objectives following the completion of our formal materiality assessment next year.

Benchmark ShopCore portfolio using WELL Health-Safety Rating by 2021
Incorporate DEI into all company trainings
Launch our supplier diversity program
Contribute to CoreGiving’s goal of reaching 7.5 million meals served in 2021
Complete a formal materiality assessment in 2022
Respond to CDP annually

Tenant Sustainability Programs

ShopCore aims to be a leader in sustainability and we look to be a partner with our tenants to mutually achieve our sustainability goals. We recognize each property is unique and will have its own set of solutions to advance sustainability and we encourage creativity to do so. Our solutions include, but are not limited to:

Benchmarking and tracking energy consumption in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
Green leasing practices
Reducing energy, water, and waste
Identifying and implementing energy efficiency projects
Educating team members and vendors on our sustainability practices
Incorporating sustainability into all business decisions
Reducing water consumption through the installation of low flow fixtures, native landscaping, smart irrigation, and efficient irrigation systems
Following sustainable construction guidelines for redevelopment projects
Implementing recycling and waste education programs
Formalizing and practicing green cleaning and pest control standards
Using no VOC paint for interior surfaces
Transitioning to paperless processes on-site
Installing Electric Vehicle charging stations

Social Responsibility

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Health & Wellness

There is a direct connection between our environmental sustainability efforts and human health, and we are working to make sure our buildings are designed in a way that puts people — and their health — at the center. We also know that we accomplish more through collaboration, which is why we’ve joined forces with a number of partners, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Safari Energy, and Carbon Lighthouse, to advance our goals.

With sustainability ingrained in how we do business, we are committed to measuring, tracking, and reporting on our environmental footprint, from carbon emissions and energy usage to waste generation and water consumption. We believe our proactive approach will help us reduce our footprint, enhance our financial health and preserve the environment for future generations.

Our People

Our people are our most valuable asset at ShopCore, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to be themselves.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee cultivates a professional environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and supportive. SEED is our female-focused program focused on fostering both personal and professional growth for women at ShopCore. We strive to support, empower, engage and develop our female employees at all levels.

Specifically, our next steps include communicating a clear process for resolving workplace issues, training our employees on unconscious bias, and promoting under-represented leaders to the director level and above.

Our Communities

Giving back has been part of who we are from the very beginning. As part of our commitment to strengthening the communities our shopping centers serve, we have partnered with our fellow portfolio companies in support of CoreGiving, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger in the United States. CoreGiving works with corporate sponsors and donates 100% of funding to food banks across the nation in communities where we live and operate.

The profound effects of climate change and COVID-19 on communities and families across the country have also surfaced many intersectional social justice issues. We believe companies play an essential role in tackling these challenges by taking action to shape a more equitable and just society.