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