Nareit offers a comprehensive sustainability program providing education, resources, and a platform to share thought leadership with the REIT investment community.

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Leader in the Light Award Winners


Leader in the Light Awards Program

Nareit's annual Leader in the Light Awards honor Nareit member REITs that demonstrate leadership in implementing sustainable and socially responsible investment and operating practices, good governance, and transparency. The Leader in the Light Awards have been presented annually since 2005. 

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Member Councils

Nareit engages with its members through committees, sub-committees, and councils, including several focused on sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance. Nareit;s councils include the Corporate Governance Council, DTD CEO Council, Real Estate Sustainability Council, and Social Responsibility Council. 

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Industry Initiatives

Nareit collaborates and engages, alongside its members, in constructive dialogue with industry stakeholders on approaches to evaluating climate-related financial risks, emerging standards and guidelines for progress reporting, and developing metric-based programs and strategic partnerships. 

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Advocacy

Nareit informs policymakers about the roles that REIT-based real estate investment and REIT sustainability play in America’s future, including job creation, economic activity, and the benefits to millions of investors. 

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