HIW CRR 2023 v8 - Flipbook - Page 12
E S G S T R AT E G Y
As a purpose-led organization, Highwoods is firmly
committed to making positive contributions to society
by managing our business in a way that drives value for
shareholders, customers, employees, partners and the
communities in which we operate. We are committed
to being good stewards of the environment and
minimizing environmental impacts resulting from the
development and operation of our properties.
Our ESG strategy is fundamental to our long-term
success and is a key component of who we are. We
believe that having a resilient portfolio, stewarded
by a team of experienced real estate professionals,
enabled by a strong balance sheet and supported by
strong governance, are fundamental to executing a
meaningful and sustainable ESG strategy.
To ensure that we’re focusing our energy and resources
on ESG initiatives that drive the greatest enterprise
value and enable us to build and grow a resilient and
enduring business, we have aligned our ESG strategy
with leading global standards, including:
• ISO 14001 framework for Environmental Management
Systems (EMS)
• UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
• UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
• Task force on Climate-related Financial
Disclosure (TCFD)
• Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB)
• Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
Leveraging these standards provides global context
and ensures our ESG and resiliency strategies are
responsive to changing market conditions, global
initiatives and the needs and desires of our stakeholders.
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