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)