Search NEWSROOM // CAREERS // CONTACT ABOUT VENTAS OUR PORTFOLIO OUR CAPABILITIES CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY INVESTOR RELATIONS ESG APPROACH PEOPLE PLANET PERFORMANCE ESG GOALS COMMUNITY IMPACT ESG APPROACH Our integrated approach to ESG principles animates our actions, decisions and processes and drives success for shareholders, partners and employees. Our commitment is reflected in our methodical approach to reducing our environmental footprint, strong corporate governance, ethical business practices and policies and engagement with our employees and our local communities, which provides a foundation for Ventas to deliver long-term, sustainable value creation. ENVIRONMENTAL Understanding our environmental footprint Reducing our environmental impact Ensuring our portfolio is resilient against climate-related risks SOCIAL Our People A differentiated, inclusive and resilient team with an unwavering commitment to integrity, high performance, adaptability and collaboration Our Communities Active participation in our extended communities through volunteerism, sponsorship and philanthropy GOVERNANCE Our robust practices and policies promote fairness and alignment, accountability of management and the Board of Directors, transparency, sound risk management and delivery of consistent and superior total returns to stockholders Materiality GRI: 102-21 | 102-29 | 102-40 | 102-42 | 102-44 | 102-46 | 102-47 In accordance with GRI guidelines, the most widely used sustainability framework, Ventas completed an in depth ESG prioritization assessment in 2019. Also known as a materiality assessment, this evidence-based, objective process identifies the ESG topics that matter most to Ventas according to internal and external stakeholders. The results of this process are plotted on a Materiality Matrix. Eight topics were identified as the most important, and we are prioritizing efforts toward those. ESG PRIORITIES With health and safety the foundation, Ventas has organized our ESG strategy and priorities around three key pillars: People, Performance, Planet. This structure fortifies our robust ESG focus, enhances our conversations and reporting on key issues and motivates our daily efforts. Best Practice Standards, Accountability and Reporting GRI: 102-12 | 102-13 | CRE8 Ventas is committed to continuous improvement and transparency in our ESG efforts. To inform our sustainability programs, improve our performance, and provide access to information that stakeholders need to make informed decisions, Ventas voluntarily supports and/or participates in a number of ESG-based initiatives: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI): a generally accepted framework for reporting on an organization’s economic, environmental and social performance CDP (formerly called the Carbon Disclosure Project): a non-profit that runs the global disclosure system for organizations to manage environmental matters such as greenhouse gas emissions, water use and climate change strategies GRESB (formerly Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark): an industry benchmark for real estate and infrastructure investments across the world S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment: an annual evaluation of companies’ sustainability practices that focuses on criteria that are both industry-specific and financially material Bloomberg Gender Equality Index: A modified market capitalization-weighted index that aims to track the performance of public companies committed to transparency in gender-data reporting United Nations Global Compact: a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles and to take steps to support UN Goals. United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles: Informed by international labor and human rights standards, these principles provide guidance on how to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community. U.S. Green Building Council (LEED®): LEED is the leading program for green buildings and communities worldwide ENERGY STAR®: the U.S. government backed program for energy efficiency. Stakeholder Engagement GRI: 102-2 | 102-40 | 102-43 | 102-44 Our approach to stakeholder engagement focuses on proactively seeking and fostering strong and impactful relationships to achieve mutually-beneficial outcomes. Our leaders, employees and all our stakeholders maintain a shared commitment to our integral approach to sustainability. We actively engage in a variety of local, national and international industry associations with missions that align with our corporate values and strategies. Stakeholder Information EMPLOYEES OPERATING PARTNERS TENANTS INVESTORS & ANALYSTS COMMUNITIES Engagement Approach and Frequency (Ongoing) Ventas Connect intranet platform Everyday Outperformance2 Employee Spot Award program (Periodically) Quarterly Company updates Town Hall meetings Fireside chats Lunch and learns Guest speakers Online training program Field personnel awards program for individual and team performance3 Employee engagement survey Employee networks (Women’s Network, Diversity Network, Young Professionals Network) CEO update emails Key Topics Identified During ESG Prioritization Assessment Ethics & Integrity Company Performance, News & Reputation Talent Attraction & Retention Tenant, Resident & Operator Satisfaction Responsible Investment Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Environmental Efforts: Climate Change, Energy & Emissions, Water, Waste Procurement Practices/Supply Chain Community Impact & Engagement Succession Planning Policy Influence Data Security Marketing Practices Back to Stakeholders groups Stakeholder group included in ESG Prioritization Assessment. Everyday Outperformance is our performance management approach that incorporates ongoing performance feedback and evaluation. Lillibridge has an awards program for field employees at the property level that recognizes both individual performance (the Excellence Award) and team performance (the EPIC award). Industry Association Engagement > PRIVACY & SECURITY // SITE MAP // TERMS & CONDITIONS