Our ESG initiatives are aimed at accelerating inclusive and
sustainable growth.
Mr. Aravind Maiya
Chief Executive Officer
At Embassy REIT, we are not just solving for today. We are running our business for the long-term and aspire to serve all our stakeholders for decades to come – be it our investors, occupiers, employees, vendors or the local communities around us. With that view, two years ago we moved away from running multiple ad hoc environmental and social programs; and created a holistic ESG framework focused around three key pillars of Resilient Planet, Revitalized Communities and Responsible Business. Since then, Embassy REIT has been at the forefront of catalyzing positive change and has ingrained sustainability into our very core and across all of our business functions.
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- 01Framework
- 03Pillars
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- 06Focus Areas
- 19Programs
- 01 Framework
- 03 Pillars
- 06 Focus Areas
- 19 Programs
REimagining
Spaces
Community
Connect
Human
Capital
Responsible
Investment
Ethics and
Responsibility
Resource
Efficiency
Sustainable
Supply Chain
Water
Stewardship
Increase water-use efficiency, recycling and safe
reuse across asset lifecycle to achieve water
neutrality
Energy and
Emissions
Prioritise clean and sustainable energy and facilitate
the transition to net zero-carbon portfolio
Waste
Focus on zero-waste portfolio by reducing, reusing and
recycling across asset life cycle
Biodiversity
Protect, restore and promote biodiversity in the areas
we operate
ESG
Performance
of Suppliers
Incorporate ESG aspects across our supply chain to
enhance sustainability performance
Local
Sourcing
Prioritise local sourcing of materials used across our
asset lifecycle
Certified
Materials
Prioritise the use of green and eco-certified
materials across our asset lifecycle
Training and
Development
Employee training and development opportunities
aligned with our business and ESG objectives
Health,
Safety and
Wellbeing
A holistic working environment that promotes health,
safety and wellness of all our stakeholders
Employee
Engagement
Incorporate equitable practices to create a diverse,
inclusive, high-performing and engaged workforce
CSR
Contribute actively to social, economic and
environmental development of our communities
Corporate
Connect
Convene corporate leaders to work towards shared
challenges and vision for the community
Customer
Centricity
Achieve and sustain high customer satisfaction among
key stakeholders
Sustainable
Finance
Raise green/social/sustainable funds while leveraging
our green credentials
Asset
Acquisition &
Site Selection
Implement a due diligence framework for acquisitions
in line with our sustainability metrics and priorities
Disclosures
Transparent disclosure of ESG performance in line with
global standards and regulatory requirements
Corporate
Governance
Build organizational resilience through a culture of
ownership, accountability and transparency
Regulatory
Compliance
Foster a culture of compliance that adheres to
regulatory requirements
Risk
Management
Develop a robust Enterprise Risk Management System
including ESG aspects
Our ESG
Framework
The Core Pillars
Our ESG strategy focuses on implementing sustainable interventions that contribute towards building a safer, healthier and greener environment for our staff, occupiers, vendors and the communities in which we operate, while delivering enhanced returns for our investors.
Environment
Resilient
Resilient
Planet
Social
Revitalised
Revitalised
Communities
Governance
Responsible
Responsible
Business
Our
Journey
Yesterday
(FY2020-FY2022)
Today
(FY2023)
Tommorrow
(FY2024 & Beyond)
- Green energy initiatives – 100 MW solar plant in Bellary, Karnataka
- Multiple dispersed community initiatives
- Large portfolio of IGBC LEED Platinum/Gold certified assets
- Integrating ESG priorities into our business planning and strategy
- ESG focus across 19 areas with defined goals and targets
- Publishing annual ESG reports and participating in leading ESG benchmarks, including GRESB, CDP
- Launched ‘75/25 Renewable’ program to increase the proportion of renewable energy consumption
- Alignment with global standards including TCFD, SBTi
- Signatory to RE 100 resource neutral operations
- Net zero carbon emissions entity by 2040
Case
Studies
20 MW Solar Rooftop Project
Read moreEcoGram CSR Project, in Partnership with TAICT
Read moreEmbassy REIT Awarded 5-Star Rating By GRESB
Read more20 MW Solar Rooftop Project
Read moreConstruction of Flyover at Embassy Manyata, Bengaluru
Read moreBiodiversity Survey at Embassy Manyata, Bengaluru
Read moreConstruction of Roads Using Recycled Plastic at Embassy Manyata, Bengaluru
Read moreSetting up a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Express Towers, Mumbai
Read moreEcoGram CSR Project, in Partnership with TAICT
Read moreLake Rejuvenation – Tarahunise and Thimmasandra Lakes, Bengaluru
Read moreEmployee Engagement Survey – FY2022
Read moreCustomer Satisfaction Survey – FY2022
Read moreEmbassy REIT Awarded 5-Star Rating By GRESB
Read moreGreen Loan Certification for ₹730 crores Debt from Climate Bonds Initiative
Read more20 MW Solar Rooftop Project
Read moreEcoGram CSR Project, in Partnership with TAICT
Read moreEmbassy REIT Awarded 5-Star Rating By GRESB
Read more20 MW Solar Rooftop Project
Read moreConstruction of Flyover at Embassy Manyata, Bengaluru
Read moreBiodiversity Survey at Embassy Manyata, Bengaluru
Read moreConstruction of Roads Using Recycled Plastic at Embassy Manyata, Bengaluru
Read moreSetting up a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Express Towers, Mumbai
Read moreEcoGram CSR Project, in Partnership with TAICT
Read moreLake Rejuvenation – Tarahunise and Thimmasandra Lakes, Bengaluru
Read moreEmployee Engagement Survey – FY2022
Read moreCustomer Satisfaction Survey – FY2022
Read moreEmbassy REIT Awarded 5-Star Rating By GRESB
Read moreGreen Loan Certification for ₹730 crores Debt from Climate Bonds Initiative
Read moreOur ESG Memberships and Certifications
Our current ESG memberships, certifications and performance on global benchmarks reflect our commitment to sustainability, transparency and operational excellence
Building Certifications and Operational Excellence
‘Well at scale’ Score and 18 Buildings WELL Gold Certified
5-star Rating for 100% Operational Portfolio
Subscribed to WELL Portfolio for next 5 yrs
Recognized as the world’s largest ‘USGBC LEED Platinum – Certified’ office portfolio (v4.1 O+M)
ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001 Certification for 100% Operational Portfolio
ESG Disclosures and Benchmarks
5-star Rating, Global Sector Leader for Office Development
Member of FTSE4Good Index, 3.5 Score in 2023 (78th Percentile)
Member of S&P Global LargeMidCap ESG Index, 67 Score in 2023
Member of FTSE4Good Index series with 3.5 score in 2023
Achieved B rating in 2023, higher than the Global and Asia regional average
Annual ESG report aligned with GRI framework
Supporter signatory, committed to TCFD alignment by FY2025
Awards
Dow Jones Sustainability recognition for 2023
12 Swords of Honour for 100% Operational Portfolio
Golden Peacock Award 2023 for Sustainability
Winner of Asia Property Awards 2023
ESG excellence
Ranked #1 in India for Public Disclosures
World’s Largest USGBC LEED Platinum ‘v4.1 O+M’ Office Portfolio
5-star rating for the complete portfolio
Development portfolio ranked #1 in Asia Office
91st percentile, 53 score in 2022
Awarded a 5-star rating for 100% operational portfolio and won 9 Swords of Honour
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