Climate Change Data

PREIT

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Community
  • Customization
  • Cultivation
  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced KWH consumption by 14% in 2020 (excluding two months of closure) compared to 2019
  • Installed solar panels on five centers, generating over 7.7 million kilowatt-hours of energy per year
  • Over 85% of centers have white roofs to reflect sunlight and reduce energy usage
  • Over half of centers utilize peak demand monitors for energy cost savings
  • Installed energy-efficient LED lighting at over half of properties
  • All 19 centers and corporate office participate in recycling programs (cardboard, glass, plastic, clothing, books, cooking oil)
  • Installed a filtered water dispenser at corporate office, saving nearly 3,000 plastic bottles by October 22, 2021

Social Achievements

  • Supported employers with job fairs at properties, bringing together businesses and job-seekers
  • Hosted hundreds of community events annually
  • Donated 245 boxes and over 25,000 diapers to 13 organizations for Mother’s Day
  • Donated $10,000 to 14 organizations combating food insecurity for Father’s Day
  • Collected over 2,000 backpacks and supplies for 10 non-profits during back-to-school season
  • Acted as host sites for blood drives, food donation drives, food distribution, and distribution of protective supplies during the pandemic
  • Hosted eight testing locations and four vaccination sites, including a mega-site at Moorestown Mall
  • Installed 10 PPE vending machines on properties
  • Launched "Support Black-Owned Business and Brands 365" initiative with custom website pages and showcases
  • Highlighted over 100 small businesses on social media
  • Created "Shop Local" web pages aggregating e-commerce sites for small businesses
  • Developed an "SBA Resources" page for small businesses
  • Relocated corporate headquarters to improve workplace environment and collaboration
  • Offered employees two mental health days to reduce burnout
  • Provided mandatory compliance training for full-time employees
  • Maintained a diverse workforce (63% female, 21% minority as of October 5, 2021)
  • Established a DE&I task force to set goals for 2022 and beyond

Governance Achievements

  • Sustainability practices and goals overseen by the Board of Trustees, specifically the Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee
  • ESG goals included in management team’s 2021 annual incentive plan
  • Actively working to roll out human rights policy and supplier code of conduct by the end of 2021
  • Intends to begin tracking Net Promoter Score among business partners in 2022

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Pandemic and its continuing effects
  • Nationwide employment shortages
  • Impact of online shopping on retail tenants
  • Need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and overall environmental impact
Mitigation Strategies
  • Adapting to changing consumer and tenant needs
  • Diversifying property offerings (multi-family, health & life sciences, essentials, experiential)
  • Implementing energy efficiency measures (LED lighting, white roofs, peak demand monitoring, solar energy)
  • Expanding recycling programs
  • Installing EV charging stations
  • Supporting small and emerging businesses
  • Creating a flexible and supportive work environment for employees
  • Implementing new protocols to promote hygiene and avoid the spread of COVID-19

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Actively working to roll out supplier code of conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Energy efficiency improvements