Sustainability 

As a mission-driven company dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact on the world, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is core to our DNA. Our longstanding ESG efforts have benefited our tenants, employees, and communities, as well as preserved and enhanced value for our stockholders over the long term.

We create sustainable, collaborative life science, agtech, and technology campuses that enable the translation of scientific discoveries into new treatments and cures for patients; invest in promising companies that are pursuing the development of novel therapies and technologies that will meaningfully improve human health; and support and revitalize the communities in which we build and operate.

Our Comprehensive Approach to ESG

ENVIRONMENTAL Driving high-performance building design and operations and mitigating climate-related risk		SOCIAL Catalyzing the health, wellness, safety, and productivity of our tenants, employees, communities, and the world at large		GOVERNANCE Upholding the highest levels of transparency, integrity, and accountability

Recognition & Awards

1. Source: Barron's, “The 10 Most Sustainable REITs, According to Calvert,” February 19, 2021.

Climate Change Framework

We align our climate change management efforts with the guidelines issued by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). We also continue to raise the bar in sustainable design and construction by being at the industry’s forefront on embodied carbon in construction materials. 

Sustainability Goals

2025 ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS & PROGRESS FOR BUILDINGS IN OPERATION

Alexandria remains steadfast in our commitment to improve operational excellence in sustainability, building efficiency, and service to our tenants. For buildings in operation, we set goals to reduce carbon emissions, energy consumption, and potable water consumption and to increase waste diversion by 2025. We also set goals for our ground-up development of new buildings; and healthy building certifications. We are making strong progress toward these goals as indicated here.

1. Relative to a 2015 baseline for buildings in operation that Alexandria directly manages.
2. For buildings in operation that Alexandria indirectly and directly manages.
3. Reflects sum of annual like-for-like progress from 2015 through 2020.
4. Reflects progress for all building in operation during 2020 that Alexandria indirectly and directly manages.

NEW CONSTRUCTION GOALS

2025 HEALTHY BUILDING CERTIFICATION GOALS & PROGRESS

1. As of June 30, 2021.

Alexandria's Social Action Pillars

As a mission-driven company dedicated to advancing human health, Alexandria is profoundly committed to driving forward solutions to address society’s most pressing challenges.

Governance

Alexandria is built upon a foundation of sound governance practices, which include being governed by an independent and objective board of directors; conducting business according to the highest moral and ethical standards; delivering transparent, high-quality, and efficient disclosures; engaging regularly with our stockholders; and promoting the best interests of our company. We exhibit the highest levels of transparency, integrity, and accountability in the real estate industry, as is evidenced by our six-time recognition from Nareit with the Investor Communications and Reporting Excellence (CARE) Gold Award, including our latest recognition in 2021.

Sustainability Management

Alexandria's sustainability program, which is overseen by our Sustainability Committee, meets the growing demand from our stakeholders to measure, manage, report, and continuously improve the efficiency and the impact that our company, our philanthropy, and our tenants have on the world.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information contained herein above, including through the links set forth therein (collectively, the “ESG Information”), is intended to highlight our efforts in environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG). Socially responsible investing is qualitative and subjective by nature, and there is no guarantee that the criteria utilized, or judgment exercised, by Alexandria will reflect the beliefs or values of any one particular investor. Certain information regarding responsible practices is obtained from published sources or third parties, which may not be accurate or complete, and Alexandria is dependent on such information to evaluate and implement responsible practices. The standards of measurement and performance for ESG issues are developing or are based on assumptions, and norms may vary by region. There is no assurance that Alexandria will successfully implement any of the ESG policies, strategies, or procedures outlined in the ESG Information, or that, if implemented, such policies, strategies, and procedures will have any particular ESG-related effect. Past performance should not be viewed as a guide to future performance. Alexandria makes no representation or warranty regarding the ESG Information.

The ESG Information does not constitute, or form part of, an offer to sell, or solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and may not be relied upon by you in evaluating the merits of investing in any of our securities and does not contain all of the information necessary to make an investment decision, including, but not limited to, the risks, fees, and investment strategies. Nothing in the ESG Information constitutes advice relating to legal, taxation, accounting, regulatory, or investment matters and potential investors are advised to consult their own professional advisors in connection with making an investment decision. Any offers to sell or solicitations to buy our securities shall be made only by means of a prospectus approved for that purpose.

The ESG Information includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You can identify the forward-looking statements by their use of forward-looking words, such as “forecast,” “guidance,” "goals," “projects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “seeks,” “should,”  “targets,” or “will,” or the negative of those words or similar words. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends, and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events, the economy, and other future conditions. There can be no assurance that actual results will not be materially different than these expectations. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Alexandria and its directors, officers, employees, partners, affiliates, advisors, and agents do not accept any responsibility whatsoever or liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage suffered or incurred by the recipient or any other person or entity, however incurred (including, but not limited to, negligence) in any way in connection with the ESG Information. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements, or any other information provided herein, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.