Climate Change Data

Apartment Investment and Management Company (Aimco)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance and Leadership

Environmental Achievements

  • Conducted climate-risk assessments for each asset and land/building acquisition, considering 2°C and 1.5°C scenarios.
  • Implemented smart technology, LED lighting, and recycling programs across the portfolio.
  • Oak Shore development targeting 47% reduction in water use and LEED Gold standards.
  • The Hamilton redevelopment incorporated energy-efficient glass, HVAC upgrades, and low-flow fixtures.
  • Anschutz Medical Campus developments prioritize energy and water efficiency with native landscaping and ENERGY STAR appliances.

Social Achievements

  • Offered 16 weeks of paid parental leave to new mothers and fathers.
  • Maintained a longstanding policy of workplace flexibility.
  • Achieved a record-high team engagement score of 4.52 out of 5.
  • Recognized as a Healthiest Employer in South Florida and Denver.
  • Partnered with Camillus House, pledging $1M to workforce development programs.

Governance Achievements

  • 70% of Board of Directors appointed within the past 22 months.
  • Enhanced financial disclosure and reporting to the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
  • Refreshed ESG policies and implemented a new Human Rights Policy.
  • Zero occupational injuries, diseases, or fatalities; zero legal or regulatory fines related to bribery, corruption, or anti-competitive standards; no information security breaches in the past 3 years.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • By 2023, formulate a mitigation plan based on the results of the climate risk assessments performed in 2022
  • Conduct climate risk assessments on 100% of our operational portfolio by 2023
  • Conduct climate risk assessments on all new land and building acquisitions by 2023

Environmental Challenges

  • Short and medium-term risks: lost business opportunity, regulatory exposure, litigation exposure, reputational risk.
  • Long-term risks: physical risk to assets, customer and teammate health and safety.
  • Transition risks: increased investment costs due to changing regulations, challenges in accessing capital, increased energy and emissions legislation.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Incorporating climate-related risks and opportunities into investment decision-making, underwriting, due diligence, development and redevelopment plans, and the overall investment process.
  • Addressing identified climate-related risks in plans for new developments and redevelopments.
  • Incorporating climate-related risks into operating budgets and capital plans for operational assets.
  • Formulating a mitigation plan based on the results of climate risk assessments (by 2023).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable procurement and design practices in Oak Shore development (e.g., non-tropical wood, reused/reclaimed materials, FSC certified wood).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Damage to buildings
  • Increased insurance premiums, capital costs, and operating costs
  • Business disruption
Transition Risks
  • Increased investment and cost in response to changing regulations
  • Challenges in accessing capital due to increasing investor concerns about climate change
  • Increased energy, emissions, and building performance legislation and policy
Opportunities
  • Improved customer experience
  • Reduced energy costs
  • Develop and own environmentally certified, energy-efficient, and resilient buildings
  • Increased asset value
  • Attract investors and top talent
  • Improved asset liquidity

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Awards & Recognition

  • Healthiest Employers Awards in South Florida and Denver
  • Community Service Award by Multifamily Executive

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance and Leadership

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented smart-home technology, LED lighting, and recycling programs across portfolio
  • Conducted climate-risk assessments for each asset using MSCI's Real Estate Climate Value-at-Risk platform
  • Strathmore Square development pursuing LEED Gold and Fitwel certifications, projected 26.4% energy cost savings, 42% reduction in potable water use, and 68% construction waste diverted from landfill

Social Achievements

  • Record 4.74 out of 5 team engagement score with 100% response rate
  • Recognized as a Healthiest Employer, ranking #1 or #2 in target markets
  • 90%+ of officer positions filled through internal promotions
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
  • $1M pledge to Camillus House for workforce development programs, plus Aimco teammate volunteer time

Governance Achievements

  • Numerous enhancements to corporate charter and bylaws to improve shareholder rights
  • Board of Directors with diverse backgrounds and expertise
  • Annual “Say on Pay” approved every year since 2011 with a 96% 5-year average support rate
  • Zero occupational injuries, diseases, or fatalities; zero legal or regulatory fines for bribery, corruption, or anti-competitive standards; zero employee complaints; no information security breaches in past 3 years

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate-related risks: lost business opportunity, regulatory exposure, litigation exposure, reputational risk, physical risk to assets, customer and teammate health and safety; transition risks: increased investments and costs to respond to changing regulations, challenges in accessing capital, increased energy, emissions, and building performance legislation
  • Physical risks from more frequent and severe weather events: damage to assets, increased insurance premiums, capital costs, and operating costs, business disruption, potential for injury or loss of life
Mitigation Strategies
  • Incorporating climate-related risks and opportunities into business, strategy, and financial planning
  • Climate risk assessments for all assets and acquisitions using MSCI's platform
  • Incorporating climate-related risk mitigation efforts into operating budgets and capital plans
  • Developing and owning environmentally certified, energy-efficient, and resilient buildings
  • Expanded relationship with Conservice to increase data acquisition for more accurate climate risk assessments

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Damage to assets
  • Financial impacts
  • Business disruption
  • Potential for severe injury or loss of life
Transition Risks
  • Increased investments and costs
  • Challenges in accessing capital
  • Increased energy, emissions, and building performance legislation
Opportunities
  • Reduced energy, water, waste and insurance costs
  • Developing and owning environmentally certified buildings
  • Increased asset values
  • Attracting investors and top talent

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: LEED, Fitwel

Awards & Recognition

  • Healthiest Employers Awards
  • Community Service Award by Multifamily Executive