Video Non-GAAP Comments Top List of SEC Letters for Real Estate KPMG’s Angela Storm says the focus has been on whether companies are making adjustments that could be considered normal, recurring, cash-operating expenses. 04/19/2023
Video Board Directors Bring an External Understanding that Management May Not Have Steve Sterrett, lead trustee at Equity Residential, says that while directors don’t have the in-depth knowledge that internal employees have, their value is their varied career experiences. 04/18/2023
Industry News Ferguson Partners’ Jeremy Banoff Sees REIT Boards Moving to Tighten Compensation Programs Jeremy Banoff said move comes amid a slowdown in growth and tighter expense control. 04/14/2023
Video Mayer Brown Partner Sees Increased Number of Shareholder Proposals This Proxy Season Anna Pinedo also says SEC climate disclosure rules will create increased workload. 04/12/2023
Video Organizations Should Consider Commonalities Across Different ESG Reporting Frameworks Deloitte’s Lauren Pesa says to think of the landscape wholistically to save time when reporting sustainability disclosures. 04/11/2023
Video Essex Property Trust Shifts Toward Selling Assets to Create Shareholder Value CFO Barb Pak says the REIT has also focused on buying back some of its stock over the last year. 04/07/2023
Video Triple Net REITs Should Amend Leases in Order to Collect Scope 3 Emissions Data Latham + Watkins partner Betty Huber said greenhouse gas emissions from a company’s supply chain and tenants are otherwise very difficult to determine. 04/06/2023
Nareit Developments REITs Named as EPA 2023 ENERGY STAR Award Winners Awards recognize outstanding contributions made to protecting the environment. 04/05/2023
Industry News RPT Realty CEO Brian Harper Takes an Inclusive View of Success Brian Harper says his family’s experience with autism has made him a better leader today. 04/04/2023
Media Nareit Welcomes Jessica Long as Senior Vice President of Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Nareit has named Jessica Long as Senior Vice President of Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability. 03/20/2023
Nareit Developments Recognizing Women’s History Month Nareit shares how REITs are commemorating Women’s History Month this year. 02/26/2023
Video Leadership-Level Commitment Key to Implementing an Effective ESG Program HXE Partners’ Harry Etra says that it is important for REITs to connect their broader business strategy with ESG goals. 02/24/2023