Strong Governance

Strong governance fosters stakeholder trust and confidence, facilitating long-term planning to develop and implement environmental, social and investment strategies while meeting macro challenges like climate change.

Principles

Effective policies and processes

Ensuring we have the right policies, processes and understanding to fully integrate ESG into decision-making across the organization.

Data integrity and risk management

Tracking and managing ESG data effectively, with the controls and assurance processes in place to manage risk and verify progress against targets.

Transparency and accountability

Publicly reporting on progress against our Social Purpose, ESG Strategy and three-year plan, as well as aligning with credible third-party standards.

2024 Highlights

ESG governance

strengthened at the executive and working group levels

Ivan Limpright

named as the new Chair of the Board of Directors

Former Chair David Podmore, OBC

named as Chair Emeritus to provide ongoing support

Decision-making framework

developed for capital approvals that incorporates ESG considerations

Actions to improve UNPRI disclosure scores

embedded in our ESG Strategy

Development of business continuity plans

initiated, along with a corporate Crisis Communications Plan, to manage incidents and crises throughout the company

It’s been exciting to step into the role of Board Chair just as Concert Properties has increased the depth, rigour and ambition of our ESG initiatives. Our Board fully supports the plans now being implemented, knowing they will contribute positively to the quality, health and resilience of our communities, and to our overall business goals and financial performance. Ivan Limpright, Chair
UNPRI

United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI)

Concert Properties is a signatory to the UNPRI, a United Nations-sponsored network of international financial institutions working in partnership to support the organization’s six Principles.

Economic Sustainability

Our approach is to take the long view in the investments we make. This includes ensuring healthy returns and sustainable growth. We are committed to being a good and honest partner to work with who is committed to mutually beneficial growth. 

Concert Properties' portfolio is built to last through our diversification into five business lines that are active in multiple markets. Our businesses include: Residential Rental, Condominium Homes, Seniors Active Aging Communities, a Commercial & Industrial portfolio and Infrastructure projects and investments. 

Sustainability Goals & Targets

Best-in-class Public Reporting

Our excellence in data collection, including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics, enables comprehensive corporate reporting, enhanced customer experience and improved portfolio value.

Great Place to Work

To best support our business and our people, we regularly identify strategic opportunities for improvement and personal growth.

Strategic Planning and Diligence

Consistent planning and due diligence enable us to manage every aspect of growth across our business including: acquisition, development, construction and operations, leasing and sales.

Download 2023 ESG Report

2023 ESG Report