Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability

Our Corporate Responsibility Report offers a detailed look at PECO's approach to responsible business practices, highlighting key strategies, initiatives, and policies. It also showcases our progress through measurable outcomes and real-world case studies aligned with each of our corporate responsibility goals.

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2025 Highlights

#1
GRESB Ranking
in Peer Group
44%
Reduction in
Scope 1 and 2 Emissions
96%
Neighbors Expressed Interest in
Renewing Leases
96%
Associates Proud
to Work at PECO
9th
Consecutive Year as
a Top Place to Work
2024 Highlights Highlights Goals Goals Recognit & Partnerships Recognition Our Tactics Our Approach
 

Our Tactics

Turning Strategy Into Action

People & Culture
P

People & Culture

  • Ownership Mindset
  • Transparent Communication
  • Engagement & Retention
  • Health, Wellness & Benefits
  • Learning
  • Career Development
  • Business Resource Groups
  • Associate Recognition
Environmental Management
E

Environmental Management

  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Resource Efficiency
  • Renewable Energy
  • Water Conservation
  • Waste Management
  • Building Certifications
  • Data Management
  • Climate Risk Assessment
Centers & Communities Impact
C

Centers &
Economic Impact

  • Supporting Local Entrepreneurs
  • Connecting Residents to Necessity-Based Goods & Services
  • Providing Jobs & Opportunities for Social Connection
  • Enhancing the Community Through Re/Development Projects
  • Creating Significant Economic Impact
Oversight & Ethics
O

Oversight & Ethics

  • Ethical Culture
  • Trust with Stakeholders
  • Sound & Ethical Decision-Making
  • Internal Control Frameworks
  • Independent Oversight & Review
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Transparent Reporting
  • Regular Engagement with Stakeholders
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Awards & Recognition

Ranked #1 in Peer Group

GRESB

“A” Rating

GRESB

Most Trustworthy Companies in America

Newsweek

CRE’s Best Places to Work

Globestreet

Top Places to Work

Cincinnati Enquirer

1st Place

Healthiest Employers in Ohio

REALCOMM Digi Award

Best Use of AI: Commercial Real Estate

Influencers in Retail

National Accounts Team Globe Street

“A” Rating

MSCI

Highest Ranked #1

ISS Governance Quality Score

PRIME Rating

ISS Corporate ESG Performance Rating

Gold Recognition

Green Lease Leader

WELL Health Safety Rating

International WELL Building Institute

Gold Sapling Award

Keep Cincinnati Beautiful

Award for Community Service

The Medical Mutual

Retail Real Estate Bridge Program

ICSC Project Destined
 

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Policies & Disclosures

For additional information, contact:

Ryan Knudson, Vice President of Energy & Sustainability

crs@phillipsedison.com