'As one of
The Net-Zero Report builds on the progress
Reducing same-asset scope 1, 2, and limited scope 3 emissions by 24% in the last three years from a 2019 baseline;
Releasing the Trust's Green Financing Framework and issuing
Owning over 30 million square feet of space certified under LEED or
Becoming one of the first entities in
Achieving 'Prime Status' by the
Submitting the Trust's first response to the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire in
Improving Choice Properties' GRESB Standing Investment score to 82, an increase of 4 points from its 2021 score, and achieving a 4-star rating in
Piloting GHG-reducing technologies including low-carbon concrete, geo-exchange and dual-fuel heating systems, and high-speed electric vehicle charging stations.
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We believe that value comes from creating spaces that improve how our tenants and communities come together to live, work, and connect. We strive to understand the needs of our tenants and manage our properties to the highest standard. We aspire to develop healthy, resilient communities through our dedication to social, economic, and environmental sustainability. In everything we do, we are guided by a shared set of values grounded in Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence.
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This news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation which reflects the Trust's current expectations regarding future events, including in respect of the Trust's net-zero GHG emissions targets and the timing and strategy to achieve such targets. Although the Trust believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, the Trust's ability to achieve its ESG goals, including achieving its net-zero commitments is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Trust's control, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information and may require the Trust to adjust its ESG initiatives, activities or plans to reflect a changing landscape. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Trust's ability to meet its GHG reductions targets; the availability, accessibility and suitability of comprehensive and high-quality data; the need for active and continued participation of the Trust's stakeholders; the development of consistent, robust and comparable ESG metrics and methodologies, in particular in respect of climate change; the development and deployment of new technologies and industry-specific solutions; international cooperation; the development of provincial, national and international laws, policies and regulations in respect of ESG matters; and the factors discussed in the Trust's current Annual Information Form and most recent MD&A.
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Chief Financial Officer
Choice Properties REIT
(416) 628-7872
Mario.Barrafato@choicereit.ca
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