Climate Change Data

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-01 to 2023-12)

Reporting Period: 2022-01 to 2023-12

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Financed the planting of 11,000 trees domestically and 2,200 trees in Israel.
  • Uniondale, NY, Boston, and Dallas offices are LEED-certified; Miami office is NGBS Certified.
  • Implemented energy management initiatives reducing Scope 2 emissions (LED lighting, low-flow systems, energy reduction modes on equipment).

Social Achievements

  • Provided comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and optional life insurance.
  • Implemented a telecommuting policy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Partnered with Project Destined and Future Housing Leaders for diverse internship programs.
  • Sponsored CRE Finance Council’s Back-to-School Fundraiser benefiting Family and Children’s Association.
  • Participated in the ADL Workplace Pledge to Fight Antisemitism and the HRC Count Us In Pledge.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG Taskforce in 2021, expanded in 2022, with oversight from the Board of Directors.
  • Developed and implemented ESG-related policies (Code of Ethics, Corporate Environmental Policy, Employee Handbook, etc.).
  • Maintained a Corporate Governance Hotline for anonymous reporting of ethics and compliance concerns.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Align ESG reporting with relevant frameworks (e.g., SASB, TCFD).
Short-term Goals:
  • Conduct an ESG Materiality Assessment.

Environmental Challenges

  • Quantifying Arbor's carbon footprint.
  • Developing a standardized approach to ESG reporting and aligning with frameworks like SASB and TCFD.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Engaged an ESG consultancy firm to refine and develop the ESG program and conduct an ESG Materiality Assessment.
  • Exploring various ESG frameworks (SASB, TCFD) to align reporting.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Green Financing options

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: LEED (Uniondale, Boston, Dallas offices), NGBS (Miami office)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Green Financing options

Awards & Recognition

  • Maria Elefante named CREW Star of the Year (2022)