ESG
ESG Stats
Investing for greater returns via the greater good.
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certified
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scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction
female management ratio
hydroponic
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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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Corporate esg performance
award achieved in 2023
5 star rating 2022 & 2023
member since 2021
awards achieved in 2023 & 2024
Diversity Impact Award
certified since 2022
member since 2020
member since 2020
achieved in 2024
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
92/100Walk Score®
54/100Bike Score®
WELL Health-Safety Rating
WELL Equity Rating (1)
ENERGY STAR®
BLVD 401
401 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
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
96/100Walk Score®
65/100Bike Score®
WELL Health-Safety Rating
WELL Equity Rating (1)
ENERGY STAR®
BLVD 475
475 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
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
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
33/100Walk Score®
30/100Bike Score®
WELL Health-Safety Rating
WELL Equity Rating (1)
ENERGY STAR®
Haus25
25 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
91/100Walk Score®
67/100Bike Score®
WELL Health-Safety Rating
WELL Equity Rating (1)
The Upton Short Hills
1 Fineran Way, Short Hills, NJ
34/100Walk Score®
32/100Bike Score®
WELL Health-Safety Rating
WELL Equity Rating (1)
News & Updates
SVP, Marketing & Communications Nicole Jones Discusses Resident Reward Program
October 1, 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 Residential Ranks Fourth in Annual Division IV ORA® Power Ranking
July 30, 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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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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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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SVP of Marketing & Communications Nicole Jones on ESG, DEI & Philanthropy
August 2, 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 Launches Sustainability Collaboration with Ecologi
March 21, 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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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.
