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A holistic approach to sustainability

A holistic approach to sustainability
View 2021 Sustainability Report

We never lose sight of our fundamentals: to improve the environmental and social performance of our portfolio.

Our Approach

Sustainable Communities Matter.

We believe a company cannot be sustainable if it focuses on environmental concerns without looking at its impacts on its employees, tenants, and communities. Our efforts significantly reduce our environmental footprint, enhancing our client’s comfort, health, and financial savings.

We have aligned our objectives with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and will continue to use the SDGs to help refine our objectives in the coming years.

2021 Sustainability Report

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Carbon Neutral, Future Positive

In 2020 and 2021 we achieved carbon neutral operations through a combination of strategies including building energy efficiency improvements, onsite renewables, offsite renewables, renewable energy certificates, and verified carbon offsets becoming the one of the first American REITs to accomplish this meaningful commitment.

Certifications & Awards

Carbon Neutral Operations

Carbon Neutral Operations

Kilroy Realty acheived Carbon Neutral Operations in 2020 & 2021.

Energy Star Certified

Energy Star Certified

Partner of the Year 2014 - 2021;
Sustained Excellence 2016 - 2021.

GRESB

GRESB

#1 in the Americas, Listed 2020 & 2021;
5-Star Rating 2015 - 2021.

NAREIT

NAREIT

Leader in the Light Award Office Sector 2014 - 2021;
Most Innovative, 2018 & 2020.

Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Member 2017 - 2021.

Best in Building Health

Best in Building Health

Fitwel Excellence Award, Most Certifications of All-Time, 2019 - 2022.

Green Lease Leader

Green Lease Leader

Leader 2014 - 2021;
Gold Level 2018 - 2021.

Bloomberg Gender Equality Index

Bloomberg Gender Equality Index

Member 2020 - 2022.

Science Based Targets

Science Based Targets

Emissions and Reduction Targets Validated, 2018.

US EPA Green Power Partner

US EPA Green Power Partner

Member, Top 100 List of largest green power users.

Newsweek

Newsweek

Listed on America’s Most Responsible Companies, 2020 - 2022.

Environmental

Aggressively minimizing our environmental footprint.

In 2020 and 2021 we achieved carbon neutral operations, otherwise known as Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon neutrality, and Kilroy remains the premier developer and operator of LEED properties on the West Coast.

Our sustainability efforts are broad, and include a focus on energy, water, waste, carbon, transit, health, biodiversity, and community engagement. We identify climate change as both a risk and an opportunity to our business and we build these factors into our strategy and risk management efforts. From our energy, water, carbon, and waste efficiency projects, to onsite solar installations, green bond financing, and building certifications, our sustainability programs are an opportunity for long-term value creation and a key driver in long-term strategic business decisions.

Key Building Certifications

2021 Key Building Certifications Graphic—LEED, Fitwel, Energy Star, Well Health-Safety Rating

Social

Promoting the wellness of our employees, tenants, partners, and communities.

Kilroy is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We make a positive difference in the lives of our employees and those in our communities through our corporate social responsibility programs that build meaningful relationships and promote wellness.

Governance

Best-in-class ESG leadership and transparency.

Our Board of Directors has a dedicated Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability Committee established to oversee and advance our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Our Executive Compensation Committee considers the Company’s achievement of ESG goals as a factor when determining the annual cash bonus levels for the Company’s executive management team.

Sustainability Team

Sarah King

Sarah King

Senior Vice President, Sustainability

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Vaishali Sampat

Vaishali Sampat

Director, Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

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Tia Troxel

Tia Troxel

Sustainability Associate

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Reports

Sustainability Reports

  • 2021 Sustainability Report
  • 2020 Sustainability Report
  • 2019 Sustainability Report
  • 2018 Sustainability Report
  • 2017 Sustainability Report
  • 2016 Sustainability Report
  • 2015 Sustainability Report
  • 2014 Sustainability Report
  • 2013 Sustainability Report
  • 2012 Sustainability Report
  • 2011 Sustainability Report

Policies

Environmental Policies

  • Environmental Management System (EMS)

Social Policies

  • Human Capital Policy
  • Employee Health & Wellness Policy
  • Preferred Vendor Conduct Policy
  • Philanthropy Policy

Other

Environmental

  • Green Bond Framework
  • Climate Bond Certification 2028 4.75%
  • Climate Bond Certification 2032 2.5%
  • Green Bond Second Party Opinion 2033 2.65%

Social

  • 2021 Supplier Excellence Survey Results
  • 2020 Supplier Excellence Survey Results
  • 2019 Supplier Excellence Survey Results

Innovation

  • Innovation Lab Guide

Kilroy Sustainability Stories

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On Vine Achieves its First Fitwel Certification

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Kilroy Earns EPA Green Power Partnership's National Top 100 Ranking

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Kilroy Earns 2021 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award for Sixth Consecutive Year

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Kilroy Achieves Carbon Neutral Operations

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Health and Sustainability During COVID-19

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