Corporate Environmental Policy

As of February 29, 2024

Community Healthcare Trust, Inc. ("CHCT") is commited to implemen�ng environmentally sustainable best prac�ces for our own opera�ons, and to assist our tenants in their efforts to

address their environmental concerns.

Integra�ng sustainability into our core business prac�ces reduces risk - including risk from climate change, improves the efficiency of our building opera�ons, creates value for our shareholders and communi�es and protects our planet. The considera�on of environmental

factors has become part of the company's culture in the daily opera�ons of our business.

Some examples include:

Corporate Office

At our Corporate Office, we are vigilant in our pursuit of environmentally friendly prac�ces to improve our business opera�ons. To promote environmental responsibility, we align our core Company values with sustainable methods. We par�cipate in a range of green ini�a�ves that conserve water, efficiently use energy, and reduce the waste of resources. Some examples of the eco-friendly strategies we employ at our office include:

  • Water efficient restroom fixtures, such as low flow toilets and faucets
  • A single stream recycling service, which is sorted, processed and recycled professionally, reducing the risk of contamina�on in our recycling stream
  • Use of green cleaning products, sustainable cleaning equipment, and other environmentally friendly cleanliness prac�ces
  • The use of LED ligh�ng throughout the office including occupancy sensors in all rooms resul�ng in reduced energy consump�on
  • Installa�on of a filtered water system to reduce the use of botled and canned water while encouraging employees to u�lize their reusable water containers
  • 100% irriga�on reduc�on- we do not use an irriga�on system

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  • A mul�-stage HVAC system which varies airflow depending on the temperature, as well as programable thermostats with an a�er-hours set back mode whereby interior temperatures will seasonably vary outside the target temperature in order to reduce energy consump�on and costs associated when the building is unoccupied
  • Installed Global Plasma Solu�ons, Inc. (www.globalplasmasolu�ons.com) needlepoint bipolar ioniza�on technology throughout our Corporate Office to remove pathogens such as mold, viruses (including COVID-19), and bacteria without producing ozone or other harmful byproducts.

Third-Party Operated Proper�es

Our third-party operators have control and responsibility for our real estate on a day-to-day basis. As such, we are unable to mandate environmental changes in these proper�es. However, we work with our tenants in the following ways to implement environmental improvement ini�a�ves:

  • We provide capital and make recommenda�ons to tenants who are interested in upgrading their HVAC systems, ligh�ng, water fixtures, and back up generators with environmentally friendly effec�vely systems
  • We comply with all prevailing environmental laws and regula�ons throughout our new development, major renova�on and capital expenditure projects
  • We promote the adop�on of specific environmental prac�ces in our sustainable and innova�ve new developments, including, but not limited to, the installa�on of occupancy sensors and water-efficient plumbing fixtures, the use of low VOC paints and adhesives and the use of energy-efficient ligh�ng

Disclosures

In 2023, CHCT was not issued any fines in viola�on of environmental regula�ons or laws, nor have we been responsible for, or party to, any significant environmental pollu�on incidents.

In 2023, CHCT's energy usage at its Corporate Office Building consisted of electricity and natural gas. Electricity usage was 46,772 KWh compared with 48,664 KWh in 2022 or a decrease of 3.9% over prior year. Natural gas usage was 1,149 CCF in 2023 compared with 1,358 CCF in 2022 or a decrease of 15.4% over prior year.

CHCT does not report water usage for its Corporate Office due to the shared nature of the building. The absence of a dedicated meter makes it difficult to isolate and accurately report water consump�on solely atributable to CHCT's opera�ons.

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Responsibili�es

Implementation of our environmental policy is the responsibility of CHCT's executive management and is overseen by our board of directors. As owners of real estate, we recognize the physical risk to our assets stemming from climate change. As such, executive management reports to the board on a regular basis, addressing policy and disclosure changes including environmental and climate-related risks and opportunities.

CHCT is committed to sustainable practices, environmental awareness, and consulting with our stakeholders. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bill Monroe at bmonroe@chct.reit.

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