Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated (NYSE: HR) has released its sixth annual Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and achievements throughout 2023. The report details the Company’s progress towards key performance indicators, environmental metrics, and disclosures aligned with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
Key achievements in Healthcare Realty’s 2023 ESG efforts include:
- Awarded GRESB’s 3 Green Star rating with a score of 75 on the 2023 assessment
- Attained GRESB’s “A” rating for Public Disclosure, ranking second among 10 peer real estate companies for transparency in sustainability reporting
- Achieved whole-building utility coverage for 71% of the portfolio
- Secured 28 new green building certifications
- Enhanced alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Established new ESG goals for energy, water, and greenhouse gas reductions by 2032, alongside robust employee engagement, safety, and training initiatives
- Increased board diversity to 42% women and/or racially diverse directors in 2024
Todd Meredith, President and CEO of Healthcare Realty, remarked, “I’m pleased with our progress in integrating ESG initiatives across our portfolio, particularly expanding data collection across legacy HTA properties. Our 2023 GRESB score reflects the positive impact of our ESG efforts. This year, we are committed to advancing our new ESG goals.”
The Corporate Responsibility Report covers properties under Healthcare Realty’s operational control with investment decision authority, and includes comprehensive utility data for 2022 and 2023.
Healthcare Realty (NYSE: HR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in medical outpatient buildings adjacent to leading hospital campuses. With nearly 700 properties totaling over 40 million square feet in 15 growth markets, Healthcare Realty selectively grows its portfolio through acquisitions and development, aiming to support healthcare delivery across communities.
