Environmental
Through data collection and strategic capital planning, we drive improved portfolio performance. Reducing utility costs – one of our largest operating expenses – has a significant impact on our sustainability practices. In turn, our tenants, health system partners and shareholders benefit from cost savings and improved portfolio performance.
Environmental Performance Highlights
In 2021, Healthcare Realty achieved its stated goal to reduce GHG emissions by 10% over a 2016 baseline. In 2022, we achieved our stated goal of 20% water reduction over a 2016 baseline and were on track to achieve our 10% energy reduction goal.
We will issue new environmental goals in our 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report.
Sustainable Capital Investments
Healthcare Realty utilizes strategically deployed capital investment to improve our buildings and to invest in initiatives that contribute to lower operating expenses and healthier buildings. In 2022, Healthcare Realty invested $20.8 million in 520 efficiency projects.
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Green Building Certifications
Healthcare Realty remains committed to obtaining green building certifications and has expanded its goal to obtain green building certifications for 11% of the portfolio by 2025. These certifications provide independent recognition of our commitment to sustainability best practices. In 2022, we recertified nine ENERGY STAR® properties and achieved five additional ENERGY STAR® certifications.
(1) Five legacy HTA buildings (465K SF) with LEED certifications