HOUSTON, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced its second Environmental, Released Social, Governance (ESG) Report. and initiative. Whitestone has aligned the 2022 ESG Report with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) industry standards and the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
“We are proud to share Whitestone’s second report on environmental, social and governance priorities and progress. It demonstrates our commitment to our tenants, employees and communities,” said the Chief Executive Officer. author David Holeman said. “We understand that managing ESG responsibilities is critical to creating and sustaining long-term value.”
Major report highlights
- Formal board oversight of ESG and climate risk-related matters
- Added highly talented and diverse new board members and increased female representation to 33%
- Strengthening corporate governance (separation of the roles of CEO and chairman, termination of shareholder rights plan, and revision of bylaws to strengthen shareholder rights)
- Implemented new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Policy, Environmental Policy and Enhanced Human Rights Policy
- Implement a third-party ESG and sustainability data management platform
- Submitted initial GRESB property valuation, provided a baseline of Whitestone’s ESG performance, benchmarked against peers, and identified targets for future improvement
The 2022 ESG Report is available on our website.
About Whitestone REIT
Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) is a community-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) with investments in Phoenix, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.
Our center focuses on convenience. There is a mix of service-oriented tenants providing food (restaurants and grocery stores), self-care (health and fitness), services (finance and logistics), education and entertainment to the surrounding community. The company believes strong community ties and deep tenant relationships are key to the success of its current center and acquisition strategy. For more information, please visit www.whitestonereit.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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