Responsible Investments
We aim to integrate responsible investment principles and leverage our real estate experience to enhance the communities in which we invest, live and operate.
Responsible Investments Report
GID has a system in place for benchmarking, tracking, evaluating, and reporting how we operate and perform on an ongoing basis.
GID discloses its data through various channels, including GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark), ULI Greenprint and our annual GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) aligned Responsible Investments Report. Please click below to view our latest Responsible Investments Annual Report:
Footnote
Neither GID nor the clients it manages are considered to be ESG-focused. Notwithstanding the foregoing, as determined appropriate and in its sole discretion, GID takes certain ESG considerations into account in the selection, management and investment decisions related to portfolio investments; however, the type of considerations and the weight given to such considerations may vary from investment to investment and remains subject to GID’s discretion, fund investment objectives/constraints and any underlying fiduciary duties. Any discussion of ESG issues or results contained on this website is subject to the foregoing limitations.
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Resourceful
To reduce our energy usage, water consumption and GHG emissions in a data-driven and measurable fiscally responsible way.
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Respectful
To promote the health and well-being of our employees, residents, and tenants.
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Responsible
To report on our progress accurately and transparently.
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GRESB
The Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) is an industry driven organization committed to assessing the ESG performance of real estate globally. GID participates in the GRESB assessments on an annual basis.
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PREA Foundation
GID is proud to be a founding patron of the PREA Foundation. Their mission is to further interests and values of the institutional real estate investment community by advancing industrywide diversity and inclusion.
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GRI
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is an independent standards organization helping businesses communicate the impact of their business on critical sustainability issues. GID follows the (GRI) indicators to create our annual Sustainability Reports.
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ENERGY STAR Partner
In order to better track building performance, GID has benchmarked all its assets in the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool. This tool is used to track our monthly energy, water, waste, and carbon emissions data. GID is proud to be recognized as an ENERGY STAR Partner.
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U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Membership provides GID with resources, expert advice and preferred pricing for pursuing green building certifications.
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ULI Greenprint
GID is a member of the Urban Land Institute Greenprint Center for Building Performance. This membership creates value by providing a portfolio level software platform and annual sustainability reports which helps us share data and knowledge with the broader real estate community.
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Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
GID is an associate member of IREM, an international community of real estate managers dedicated to ethical building practices, maximizing the value of investment real estate, and promoting superior management through education and information sharing