Prologis, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Customer Centricity
- Change Through Innovation & Operational Excellence
- Culture & Talent
- Environmental Stewardship
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved operational carbon neutrality (Scope 1 and 2)
- Added 67 megawatts of solar generating capacity (46% increase in 5 years)
- Realized $15 million in procurement cost savings through Prologis Essentials LED program
- Helped customer L’Oréal achieve carbon-neutral operations in Muggensturm, Germany
Social Achievements
- Launched and expanded Community Workforce Initiative (CWI), training individuals for logistics jobs
- Established a $5 million global relief fund to support nonprofits and communities affected by COVID-19
- Donated 1.2 million square feet of space ($4.9 million in-kind rent) through Space for Good program
- Donated $250,000 (with a commitment of $1 million total) to the Equal Justice Initiative
Governance Achievements
- Avid Modjtabai joined the Prologis board of directors
- Incorporated ESG into the Investment Committee’s evaluation process
- Engaged more than 70% of public investors through Governance and ESG Roadshow
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 100% LED lighting across global portfolio by 2025
- Achieve 400 MW of installed solar capacity by 2025
Short-term Goals:
- Train 25,000 individuals through CWI by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Customers facing challenges in attracting and retaining qualified labor
- Communities seeking long-term contributors to sustainability, transit, and labor solutions
- Investors increasingly calling for more disclosure of ESG data and alignment with climate risk frameworks
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting communities and businesses
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed cutting-edge digital logistics training curriculum and partnerships with customers
- Invested in WorkStep, an industrial talent hiring and retention platform
- Established a $5 million global relief fund and Space for Good program to support communities
- Provided 24/7 support, PPP toolkit, and rent deferral to customers impacted by the pandemic
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Prologis Essentials LED program (dedicated manufacturing line of LED light fixtures)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather
- Flooding
- Coastal risk
Opportunities
- Energy efficiency
- Renewable energy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, SASB, PRI
Third-party Assurance: Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Prologis Essentials LED lighting fixtures
- Motion-sensing LED light fixture (Japan)
Awards & Recognition
- #1 real estate company on Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
- #6 in the U.S. and #26 overall on Corporate Knights Global 100
- Inclusion in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
- 8 out of 8 Green Stars from GRESB
- Numerous other awards and recognitions (see report for details)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Stewardship
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 13% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions (2016 baseline)
- Achieved 252 MW of solar capacity on buildings (by end of 2020)
- 42% LED lighting installed across portfolio (by area, end of 2020)
Social Achievements
- 5,672 participants trained through Community Workforce Initiative (CWI) by end of 2020
- 22,417 hours supporting local communities (2019-2020)
- 82% employee engagement score on 2020 Employee Engagement Survey
Governance Achievements
- Five new directors in six years; appointed third female director in 2020
- 91% of Board is independent
- 100% of employees completed ethics training in 2020
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Install LED lighting across 100% of our entire portfolio (by area) by 2025
- Train 25,000 participants through our Community Workforce Initiative (CWI) by 2025
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce total Scope 3 GHG emissions by 15% (2016 baseline) by 2025
- Install 400 MW of solar capacity on our buildings by 2025
- 100% of new development and redevelopment (by number of projects) will achieve sustainable building certification
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impact on customers, communities, and employees
- Lack of qualified talent to meet supply chain demands
Mitigation Strategies
- $5 million global relief fund launched by Prologis Foundation
- $9.3 million of in-kind logistics space donated
- Modernized logistics training through CWI with digital technologies
- Partnerships with communities and local governments
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- flooding
- extreme weather events
- seismic activity
- sea level rise
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRESB, DJSI World Index, SBTi, TCFD, PRI, SASB
Certifications: WELL
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Prologis Essentials SolarSmart and LED solutions
- EV infrastructure
- building automation
- smart meters
- Borehole thermal energy storage
- dynamic energy monitoring systems
Awards & Recognition
- #1 Public Industrial Fund in the Americas
- #1 Private Industrial Fund in the United Kingdom
- #1 Private Industrial Fund in Brazil
- #1 Private Industrial Fund in China
- MSCI AA Rating
- #1 CEO, Hamid Moghadam
- #1 CFO, Tom Olinger
- #1 IR Professional, Tracy Ward
- #1 Investor Relations Team
- #1 Financially Material ESG Disclosures
- #1 Communication of Strategy and Risk Management Amid COVID-19
- Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
- Top Real Estate Company (2019 Solar Means Business Report)
- Industrial Leader in the Light Award for 9th consecutive year
- 18 consecutive years as a leading REIT in corporate governance
Reporting Period: 2021
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 stewardship
- Social responsibility
- Governance (ESG)
Environmental Achievements
- Prologis is the #1 real estate investment trust (REIT) on the 2022 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World