Ventas Named 2015 Global and North American Healthcare Sector Leader by GRESB
September 08 2015 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Ventas Honored for Commitments to
Sustainability, Social Responsibility and Good Governance
Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR) (“Ventas” or the “Company”) said today
that it has been named the 2015 Healthcare Sector Global Leader and
North American Leader by GRESB, the global standard for
portfolio-level sustainability assessment in real estate. Ventas is
being recognized for improving its energy efficiency across its
entire portfolio, as well as its leadership in social
responsibility and corporate governance. The ranking is based on
survey results from peers in Ventas’s sector.
“Sustainability and social responsibility are key values at
Ventas, and we are proud to be recognized as the sector leader by
GRESB,” Ventas Chairman and CEO Debra A. Cafaro said. “The Ventas
team has worked hard to continuously improve our portfolio, enhance
our energy efficiency, reduce our carbon footprint and manage
operating costs. These efforts benefit the environment, our
investors, our customers, and the patients and residents they
serve.”
In assessing Ventas’s performance, GRESB gave the Company a
total score of 71 compared with the global average of 56 and a
North American average of 54. Ventas was also designated a Green
Star company for its strong showing on important environmental
measures.
“With the support and encouragement of Ventas’s executive
leadership, we look forward to continuing our commitment to
applying sound environmental practices and technologies to our
diverse high quality portfolio,” said Brian Fry, Director, Ventas
Asset Management.
Ventas, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a leading real estate
investment trust. Its diverse portfolio of nearly 1,300 assets in
the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom consists of
seniors housing communities, medical office buildings, skilled
nursing facilities, hospitals and other properties. Through its
Lillibridge subsidiary, Ventas provides management, leasing,
marketing, facility development and advisory services to highly
rated hospitals and health systems throughout the United States.
More information about Ventas and Lillibridge can be found at
www.ventasreit.com and www.lillibridge.com.
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