ESG

ESG Stats

Investing for greater returns via the greater good.

*Based on 2023 data.

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Cultivating a More Resilient World

We are dedicated to serving our properties, people and the planet as we integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into the heart of our business.

Veris Residential understands that safeguarding the environment promotes the well-being of people everywhere. For our residents, employees and communities to thrive, we must first protect our planet, which is why environmental sustainability is a core facet of each of our decisions and actions. We set meaningful, measurable goals—many of which we have already met well ahead of schedule—and are continually implementing technologies and programs that reduce our footprint and promote a more resilient world.

Diversity is not only the foundation of a socially and economically aware company. It’s also a source of innovation that increases productivity organization-wide. As we promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) while operating certifiably equitable properties, we have developed a management team that respects differences, improving team cohesion and allowing for business outperformance. We actively take steps ensuring our employees and residents feel safe and welcome to be their whole self at work and in their homes.

Veris Residential recognizes that our buildings are part of wider communities. By actively engaging in dialogue with neighborhood organizations, we have developed a comprehensive understanding of local needs and concerns. From funding public infrastructure in Port Imperial and Jersey City, New Jersey, as well as Malden, Massachusetts, to partnering with local and national philanthropic organizations throughout the Northeast, we have continuously worked to address the issues directly impacting our residents and their neighbors.

Our residents and employees’ wellness are of the utmost importance. With 100% of our managed properties and our corporate headquarters WELL Health-Safety Rated, we create and maintain spaces conducive to happy and healthy lives by following the latest best practices for air and water quality while investing in health-focused amenities and resources. From meticulous preparation for new move-ins and elevator purification to our leading employee benefits package, we promote well-being in everything we do.

Veris Residential has set ambitious goals to reduce our carbon footprint and increase our social impact as we seek to hold ourselves accountable. In recognition of our responsibility to contribute to broader efforts to create a more sustainable future for all, we have aligned our targets with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Over the past several years, we have met many of these targets ahead of schedule and made great progress toward others.

Awards & Memberships

We are proud to maintain memberships with leading real estate and business organizations centered around ESG, as well as to have had our achievements recognized on the national and international scale.

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Company Highlights

Here are just a few of the achievements that distinguish Veris Residential.

Great Place to Work Certified


Three Consecutive Years

Pledge 1% Member


since 2023

100% of Managed Properties WELL Health-Safety Rated

First Company Globally to Achieve WELL Equity Rating Portfolio Wide

66% Reduction of Scope 1 & 2 Emissions


Between 2019 and 2023

78% of Portfolio Green Certified

60% Female Executive Team

145 Front at City Square

145 Front at City Square, Worcester, MA 01608

92/100Walk Score®

54/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

ENERGY STAR®

BLVD 401

401 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07310

96/100Walk Score®

64/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

ENERGY STAR®

LEED Certified®

BLVD 425

425 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07310

96/100Walk Score®

65/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

ENERGY STAR®

BLVD 475

475 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07310

96/100Walk Score®

64/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

Capstone at Port Imperial

17 Avenue at Port Imperial, West New York, NJ 07093

80/100Walk Score®

30/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

LEED Certified® Silver

The Emery at Overlook Ridge

21 Quarry Lane, Malden, MA 02148

33/100Walk Score®

30/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

ENERGY STAR®

Haus25

25 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07300

97/100Walk Score®

66/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

LEED Certified® Silver

The James Park Ridge

87 Madison Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ 07656

78/100Walk Score®

45/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

National Green Building Standard Silver

Liberty Towers

33 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

89/100Walk Score®

54/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

LEED Certified ® Silver – Interior Design and Construction

Metropolitan at 40 Park

40 Market Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

98/100Walk Score®

52/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

Portside I/II at East Pier

40 East Pier Drive, East Boston, MA 02128

91/100Walk Score®

71/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

ENERGY STAR®

Quarry Place at Tuckahoe

65 Midland Place, Tuckahoe, NY 10707

89/100Walk Score®

32/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

ENERGY STAR®

RiverHouse 9 at Port Imperial

900 Avenue at Port Imperial, Weehawken, NJ 07086

74/100Walk Score®

53/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

LEED Certified® Silver

RiverHouse 11 at Port Imperial

1100 Avenue at Port Imperial, Weehawken, NJ 07086

74/100Walk Score®

52/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

LEED Certified® Silver

RiverTrace at Port Imperial

11 Avenue at Port Imperial, West New York, NJ 07093

74/100Walk Score®

48/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

LEED Certified® Silver

Signature Place

250 Johnson Road, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

42/100Walk Score®

32/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

LEED Certified® Silver

Soho Lofts

273 16th Street, Jersey City, NJ 07310

91/100Walk Score®

67/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

The Upton Short Hills

1 Fineran Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078

34/100Walk Score®

32/100Bike Score®

WELL Health-Safety Rating

WELL Equity Rating (1)

(1) Achieved in 2023

News & Updates

Veris Residential Named Regional Listed Sector Leader by GRESB

November 1, 2024

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

October 15, 2024

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SVP, Marketing & Communications Nicole Jones Discusses Resident Reward Program

October 1, 2024

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NJBIZ Ranks Veris Residential as the 20th Best Place to Work in New Jersey

September 27, 2024

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Veris Residential’s Taryn Fielder and Karen Cusmano Lead Sessions at REITworks

September 16, 2024

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Veris Recognized by Nareit with Diversity Impact Award

September 11, 2024

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Veris Residential Ranks Fourth in Annual Division IV ORA® Power Ranking

July 30, 2024

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Veris Residential Named a Best Place to Work in New Jersey

July 10, 2024

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MIT Center for Real Estate Releases Podcast Featuring Veris CEO Mahbod Nia

May 13, 2024

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Veris Residential CEO Mahbod Nia Delivers Lecture at MIT Center for Real Estate

May 9, 2024

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SVP of Marketing & Communications Nicole Jones on The Veris Promise

May 7, 2024

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U.S. Department of Energy Names Veris a Green Lease Leader

April 8, 2024

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CEO Mahbod Nia on Veris Residential’s Next Phase as Pure-Play Multifamily REIT

March 26, 2024

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Veris Residential Recognized by the International WELL Building Institute

March 4, 2024

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Celebrating Black History Month

February 22, 2024

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Veris Wins Three Multi-Housing News Excellence Awards

December 1, 2023

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COO Anna Malhari on Transparency, Accountability and Oversight in ESG

November 30, 2023

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Nareit Honors Veris with the 2023 Leader in the Light Award in the Residential Sector

November 16, 2023

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Nareit Awards Veris the Bronze 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Recognition

November 16, 2023

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Veris Residential Recognized as a Leader in ESG, DEI and Corporate Stewardship by Top Real Estate and Business Organizations

November 16, 2023

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Veris Residential Honored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

November 6, 2023

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COO Anna Malhari Recognized for Sustainability Leadership

November 2, 2023

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COO Anna Malhari on Creating Actionable ESG Goals

August 9, 2023

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SVP of Marketing & Communications Nicole Jones on ESG, DEI & Philanthropy

August 2, 2023

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All About Veris Residential’s Newest Residents: Honeybees

August 1, 2023

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Veris Residential Achieves WELL Equity Rating Across Its Portfolio to Advance DE&I Commitment

July 19, 2023

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SVP of Sustainability & ESG Karen Cusmano on Creating Valuable ESG Reporting

July 12, 2023

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Veris Residential Releases 2022 ESG Report

July 12, 2023

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COO Anna Malhari on How to Create People First Workplace Culture

April 19, 2023

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Veris Residential included in MIT/CRE “Living Lab”

March 30, 2023

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 Veris Residential Joins Pledge 1% Movement

March 28, 2023

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Veris Residential Launches Sustainability Collaboration with Ecologi

March 21, 2023

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The Importance of Refocusing ESG Commitments

March 15, 2023

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Bisnow Talks to Veris Residential’s COO Anna Malhari About the New WELL Equity Rating and Measuring Diversity

January 30, 2023

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Reports & Policies

We hold ourselves accountable by regularly reporting on progress toward our ESG targets, as well as publishing our policies regulating our adherence to the highest of environmental and ethical standards.

Communities with Purpose

luxury, sustainable apartment homes in NJ, MA and NY

properties

Modern apartment homes and curated amenities that make a real difference—or as we call them, 'Communities with Purpose.'

people

Spaces in which everyone can thrive, with a workforce reflecting the human fabric of the communities we serve.

planet

Mitigating our environmental impact through sustainable practices that lower emissions and energy consumption.

OUR PROPERTIES

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