- Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS, Financial) publishes its 2024 Sustainability and Impact Report, showcasing significant progress in emissions reduction and sustainability initiatives.
- The company achieved a GRESB score of 86, earning a four-star designation, and decreased Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 12% compared to 2023.
- Essex remains on Newsweek's List of Most Responsible Companies for the fifth consecutive year and is recognized as a Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report.
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) has published its 2024 Sustainability and Impact Report, highlighting considerable advancements towards its environmental goals. The report marks the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability, exemplified by new emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Significantly, Essex achieved a GRESB score of 86 in 2024, enhancing its rating by two points from the previous year and securing a four-star designation. Additionally, the company successfully reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 12% as compared to 2023, underscoring its dedication to improving its environmental footprint.
Further affirming its corporate responsibility, Essex has been named to Newsweek's List of Most Responsible Companies for the fifth consecutive year. Moreover, the company has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Company to Work For for 2024-2025, marking a second consecutive year of such acknowledgment.
For a comprehensive view of the company’s progress and future initiatives, the 2024 Sustainability and Impact Report is available on the Investors section of Essex's website at www.essex.com under Sustainability.