We see building certification as a tool to support the design and construction of energy-efficient and sustainable communities. The targeted pursuit of LEED certification helps align project team expectations and provides an additional level of quality control that supports our environmental sustainability goals at the asset and portfolio level.
Our Sustainable Development Policy generally requires Gold Level LEED certification of the Gold Level for all Mid-rise and High-rise buildings using the LEED BD+C Multifamily v4 rating system. The policy also outlines design and construction requirements for all new developments which are broken out across categories including Energy Efficiency, Electrification, Embodied Carbon, Renewable Energy, Water Efficiency, Construction Waste, and EV Charging.
As of the end of 2025, we have 79 communities that have earned one or more environmental certifications to date, and an additional 54 communities in development or construction that are pursuing certification, bringing the total number of communities in our portfolio either pursuing or having achieved an environmental certification to 133.
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