ESG
InvenTrust Properties (IVT) is committed to focusing on environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) practices and standards to enrich our communities, conserve resources and foster a best-in-class working environment while enhancing long term stakeholder value.
Sustainable Practices
IVT has participated in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) survey since 2013, and has been a member of GRESB since 2018. We believe GRESB provides a framework to deploy the best-in-industry policies and practices for Sustainability, Investment Management, Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance.
As an example of our commitment, IVT has:
Environment
Improved energy, water and waste management policies and practices in our offices and at
our properties.
![Corporate Responsibility 1](https://www.inventrustproperties.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Corporate-Responsibility-1.jpg)
US Green Building Council – LEED Silver certification: InvenTrust Corporate Office, Downers Grove, IL.
![Led Lighting 1](https://www.inventrustproperties.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/LED-Lighting-1.jpg)
LED lighting upgraded at multiple centers.
![Electric Vehicle](https://www.inventrustproperties.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Electric-Vehicle.jpg)
Electric vehicle charging stations operating at a number of centers.
![Xeriscaping Irrigation](https://www.inventrustproperties.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Xeriscaping-Irrigation.jpg)
Xeriscaping and smart irrigation installed at various centers.
![Xeriscaping Irrigation](https://www.inventrustproperties.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Tenant-and-Community-Sustainability-Guide-Image-website-300x300-1.png)
Provided sustainable resources with the Tenant and Community Sustainability Guide.
Social
IVT is invested in our employees with tuition reimbursement, continuing education and training, superior benefits for superior performance, work-life balance initiatives and health and wellness programs.
![Pairing New Hires](https://www.inventrustproperties.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Pairing-New-Hires.jpg)
Pairing new hires with mentoring partners.
![On Going Health](https://www.inventrustproperties.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/On-Going-Health.jpg)
Ongoing health and wellness programs.
![Invetrust Sponsored Community](https://www.inventrustproperties.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Invetrust-Sponsored-Community.jpg)
IVT-sponsored community support projects.
Governance
IVT places a strong emphasis on its governance policies and practices including audits, internal controls, compensation and shareholder rights.
![Paula Saban](https://www.inventrustproperties.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Paula-Saban.jpg)
In 2017, IVT appointed Paula Saban as the first female Board Chairperson in the company’s history.
![Amanda Black](https://www.inventrustproperties.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Amanda-Black.jpg)
In 2018, IVT added a second female Board Member, Amanda Black.
![Board Member](https://www.inventrustproperties.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Board-Member.jpg)
5 of 7 Board members have been elected within the last 5 years.
![Transparent Board Commities](https://www.inventrustproperties.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Transparent-Board-Commities.jpg)
Transparent Board Committees and Charters and Code of Ethics and
Business Conduct.
![Proxy Statement](https://www.inventrustproperties.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/proxy-statement.jpg)
Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability disclosure and highlights added to the company’s Proxy Statement.