Simon Property Group Taking Holistic Approach to Sustainability

Mona Benisi, senior director of sustainability at Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), joined REIT.com for a video interview at NAREIT’s 2016 Leader in the Light Working Forum at the Ritz Carlton – Coconut Grove in Miami.

Benisi noted that Simon has been active in sustainability issues for quite some time now. Whereas the original focus was on energy management, Simon has recently been revisiting the area as sustainability matters have become more entrenched in the industry.

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REITWorld 2015: Investors Taking a Harder Look at Real Estate Sustainability

GRESB Panel

As environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues become increasingly important for real estate investors, companies that fall short in these areas are likely to be left behind, according to a panel of sustainability professionals at REITWorld 2015: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT.

Nils Kok, CEO of the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), moderated the panel.

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