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OUR PURPOSE
W H AT W E B E L I E V E , W H AT W E VA L U E
Highwoods is not a merchant builder or an arm’s
length asset manager, but rather an all-under-oneroof collection of professionals committed to building,
operating and maintaining the most talent-supportive
and resilient workplaces possible. We aim to conduct
our business in a manner that creates long-term
value for stakeholders and contributes to positive
economic, social and environmental outcomes for
the communities we serve.
Developing lasting relationships with our customers
is the foundation of who we are and what we do. We
take pride in the exceptional service we provide and
partner with our customers to convert ideas into reality
to customize workplace experiences that exceed
expectations. We are committed to partnering with
local and diverse vendors, as well as local schools
and colleges/universities, as part of our overall
corporate resiliency strategy to ensure we are providing
opportunities to small and minority-owned businesses
and students desiring to start a career in commercial
real estate. Supporting our communities through an
inclusive culture will continue to strengthen our blend
of expertise, passion and purpose.
We believe in building an enduring business that not
only survives, but prospers and thrives in all economic
cycles. To achieve this long-term objective, we must
continuously assess and manage enterprise risks across
the portfolio. This includes identifying financial and
non-financial risks so that management is informed
and presented with a holistic view of enterprise risk.
To this end, we have integrated financial and nonfinancial risks using a balanced scorecard approach
to quantify and measure ESG-related and financial
enterprise risks.
Resiliency is a core component of Highwoods Strategic
Plan and we are well-positioned to implement core
environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives
through the creation of resilient properties and
communities. We strive to continually reduce our
energy and water usage, minimize carbon emissions,
ensure environmental compliance and create healthy
and productive workspaces for our customers and
communities. Additionally, we have committed to
obtaining Fitwel and LEED certifications for all whollyowned development projects and incorporating
design strategies and planned amenities to enhance
the day-to-day environment and health of our
customers and buildings.
MORROCROFT CENTRE
CHARLOTTE
TWO ALLIANCE CENTER | ATLANTA
CAPITAL PLAZA ONE | ORLANDO
ASURION GULCH HUB | NASHVILLE
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