{"id":6595,"date":"2023-08-31T15:32:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T19:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gid.com\/?p=6595"},"modified":"2023-08-31T15:32:45","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T19:32:45","slug":"gid-announces-annual-esg-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gid.com\/gid-announces-annual-esg-report\/","title":{"rendered":"GID ANNOUNCES ANNUAL ESG REPORT"},"content":{"rendered":"

— \u00a0Highlights Include the Launch of its Community Impact Program and Progress on Environmental Performance–<\/em><\/p>\n

ATLANTA, GA (August 2023)<\/strong> \u2013 GID<\/a>, a real estate owner and fiduciary that invests in multiple asset classes, has released its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. The report offers a comprehensive review of GID\u2019s ESG program and reports performance data on the company\u2019s sustainability initiatives.<\/p>\n

\u201cDriven by our leadership values of Accountable, Inclusive, Energizing, and Courageous, our ESG program is a reflection of who we are and how we work,\u201d says Philip Carmody, SVP, Head of ESG and Corporate Programs at GID. \u201cThe implementation of our ESG program has followed the same thoughtful and deliberate approach that we have demonstrated throughout our 60+ year history. We continue to make significant progress toward our goals and aim to strengthen the company\u2019s ESG leadership within the multifamily sector and the real estate industry at large.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of GID\u2019s most significant ESG achievements in 2022 was the launch of GIVE, its community-wide service program. Through both monetary donations and hands-on volunteer time, GIVE seeks to deliver comfort, stability, and hope to the communities in which GID works. Throughout the year, GID and Windsor associates were able to make a positive impact in their communities by hosting 23 charitable events in 16 markets across the country, raising $31,500 in donations for children\u2019s health charities, and collecting clothing, coats, pet supplies, and other necessities for vulnerable community members.<\/p>\n

GID has continued to implement opportunities to improve environmental performance in 2022, including executing initiatives that positively impact its energy and greenhouse gas performance metrics. During the year, the company delivered a record number of ESG-related project investments, including the installation of five smart irrigation systems, 93 EV charging stations, and LED lighting upgrades at 15 properties. The company also set a company record for green- and healthy-building accreditations, securing 115 certifications across its multifamily and industrial properties.<\/p>\n

The report includes other key highlights that showcase a year of substantial progress toward GID\u2019s ESG benchmarks, including:<\/p>\n