SL GREEN REALTY CORP. 2019 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
CEO LETTER
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Programmatic Oversight EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ESG Governance
ESG Integration at SL Green
ESG TEAM Program Implementation
From left to right: Pamela Seltzer , Portfolio Administrator & Sustainability Analyst Evin Epstein , Assistant Director of Sustainability
Edward V. Piccinich , Chief Operating Officer Laura Vulaj , Senior Vice President & Director of Sustainability
Alvis Yuen , Associate, Energy & Building Performance Lynne-Courtney Hodges , Vice President of Human Resources
and saw unprecedented interest in our program from investors and JV Partners. As ESG rises to the forefront of investment decisions, there has been a substantial increase in the demand for data transparency and requests to com- plete ESG evaluations – in 2019 alone, our team responded to 10 ESG reporting frameworks and verified over 2,000 data points . Now more than ever, we are focused on data collection and quality, goal setting, and effective management. With our roots in New York City, we are also at the center of the world’s most aggressive climate legislation and recognize our responsibility to lead by example. We contributed signifi- cant time and effort in meeting with
A Message From Our Team As we publish our seventh annual sustainability report, we are extremely proud of its evolution to a comprehen- sive account of SL Green’s Environmental, Social, and Governance program that is aligned with both the Global Reporting Initiative framework and the UN Sustain- able Development Goals. 2019 was a year of both great success and prominent challenges. For the first time, our team responded to GRESB, submitted data to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and published over 80 ESG policies to our website. We prioritized communica- tion with our employees and tenants,
industry affiliate organizations and government officials to ensure that climate legislation is achievable for real estate owners. Not only do we strive to be champions of growth for our city, but also for our people. This year we expanded our mental health benefits, training offer- ings, and volunteerism opportunities. Our investment in our people is rewarded by the hard work and dedication that defines our company culture. There is nothing more important than the success of our city and our people, and we remain committed to meeting these goals through the continuous growth of our ESG program.
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