RPT Realty Issues 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report
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RPT Realty Issues 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report

RPT Realty
RPT Realty

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RPT Realty (NYSE:RPT) (“RPT” or the “Company”) announced today the release of its third annual Corporate Sustainability Report. The report details RPT’s strategy and performance in the areas of environmental, social and governance (ESG) and demonstrates the Company’s commitment to be a disciplined steward of ESG principles through transparent, consistent and reliable reporting of our plans and ongoing progress. The report can be found on the Corporate Responsibility page of the RPT website.

“RPT’s investments in our people, properties and processes have resulted in tangible progress towards our ESG goals, as reflected in our third annual Corporate Sustainability report,” said Brian Harper, President and CEO. “As the Company works towards the successful closing of the proposed merger with Kimco Realty, we are proud to pass on a solid ESG foundation to build upon, ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for the combined company’s stakeholders.”

Environmental Highlights

  • Reduced electricity consumption in landlord-controlled areas by 19% in 2022, compared to 2018

  • Diverted 24% of landlord-controlled shopping center waste from landfills, compared to 2018

  • Saved almost 19 million gallons of water in 2022, compared to 2019, a reduction of nearly 25%

Social Highlights

  • 99% of respondents to an employee engagement survey care about the success of RPT and 95% are proud of the work that they do

  • 41% of new hires in 2022 were racially diverse, increasing RPT’s racially diverse workforce by 5% in 2022 to 24% of employees

  • RPT employees contributed 832 hours of hands-on volunteer time to 54 different organizations spanning 12 states, all within communities where we live and work

Governance Highlights

  • Directly linked the achievement of specific ESG goals, such as the implementation of LED lighting, smart irrigation, and waste management projects, to the bonus portion of executive compensation

  • Implemented an enhanced Crisis Management Plan, Crisis Communication Plan and Emergency Response Plan

  • Conducted quarterly risk assessments in connection with the Enterprise Risk Management program with the goal of giving RPT a greater ability to manage and prioritize risks

  • Established the Data Governance Council that aligns business strategy with data analytics and establishes data management and quality control standards

Recognition Highlights

  • 50/50 Women on Board Gender Balanced Board Recognition

  • GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum Best Places to Work

  • GlobeSt. Net Lease Influencer

  • Green Star by GRESB for ESG excellence

  • Best & Brightest in Wellness

  • Top Workplaces Detroit Free Press

  • EV Charging Hero by Connect the Watts