Climate Change Data

Federal Realty Investment Trust

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)

Reporting Period: 2019

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

  • Reduced common area water consumption by 3% (over 6.5 million gallons) from 2018 to 2019
  • Installed LED lighting at more than 60% of properties
  • Invested nearly $38 million in solar photovoltaic systems at 24 properties, generating over 13 million kWh of electricity annually
  • Achieved a 90% estimated diversion rate on LEED construction projects in 2019
  • 14 completed LEED certified buildings
  • First U.S. REIT-owned LEED for Neighborhood Development Stage 3 Gold certified project in the U.S.

Social Achievements

  • Average employee tenure of eight years
  • 87% of employees reported being proud to work at Federal (employee engagement survey)
  • Hosted or facilitated nearly 700 annual community events
  • Partnered with various charities, including Children's National Hospital, Autism Speaks, and Boulder Crest Retreat

Governance Achievements

  • Independent Chairman of the Board since 2003
  • Diverse board with 2 of 7 Trustees being women
  • No reported violations to the company's Code of Conduct hotline for over a decade

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Upgrade remaining properties to LED lighting

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Green Box® standards focusing on resource conservation, minimizing harmful chemicals, maximizing sustainable materials, and efficient waste management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRESB

Certifications: LEED

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Green Box® standards for construction

Awards & Recognition

  • 2019 NAIOP DC, MD Chapter Best Sustainable Project Award (Pike & Rose)
  • 2019 USGBC National Capital Region, Innovative Project of the Year (Pike & Rose)
  • 2016 Maryland Sustainable Growth Award (Pike & Rose)
  • International Council of Shopping Centers Design and Development Awards Commendation for Sustainability (The Point, 2018)
  • Green Lease Leader – Gold (2018)
  • GRESB 4 out of 5 Green Stars for five consecutive years (2015-2019)