Sustainability

2023 Corporate Sustainability Report

2023 Sustainability Report

TCFD Report 2023

Human Rights Policy

Environmental Policy Statement

Other Related Policies

2023 Corporate Sustainability Program Highlights

  • Achieved ninth consecutive GRESB Green Star award (2015-2023), a testament to our portfolio’s track record of exceptional sustainability performance
  • Further refined our alignment with 13 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (“UN SDGs”) by expanding resource management programs and related goals
  • Issued second Task Force for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”) to enhance alignment with the TCFD Recommendations for strategy, risk management, metrics and targets, and opportunities (See TCFD Report 2023)
  • Published our first Climate Disclosure Standards Board disclosures (formerly referred to as Sustainability Accounting Standards Board or SASB)
  • Collectively invested more than $350,000 in philanthropic partners
  • Refreshed and further diversified Board of Trustees through the election of a new independent Board member

ESG Mission Statement + Approach

We strive to optimize our property operations and add value for all stakeholders by following the “RITE” principles: Reduce, Innovate, Thrive, Engage. By incorporating sustainability throughout our daily operations, we enhance our performance, empower our people, support our communities and create shared value for all stakeholders. Each year, we further refine our sustainability approach and related programs.

REDUCE = Minimize the consumption of energy and water resources when and where possible, and reduce our intensity of greenhouse gases (“GHGs”), water use and non-recyclable waste

INNOVATE = Continue to adapt and enhance building operations, designs and technologies to maximize benefits

THRIVE = Allocate resources to manage sustainability-related risks and continue generating resilient cash flows that benefit our stakeholders

ENGAGE = Select, align and grow a healthy and talented workforce; attract, retain and support high credit tenants who value our full-service relationship; support our surrounding communities; and deliver on all stakeholder expectations

Request for GRESB Report
To request a copy of our latest GRESB report, please email:
ir@copt.com

Sustainability Contact
Please direct any questions to:
gc@copt.com