At RXR, “Doing Good and Doing Well” is an operational mindset embedded deep within our corporate DNA that drives and defines our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy.
“In our 15th year, we entered a new phase of growth and innovation, expanding into markets across the country in different sectors, such as residential, office, structured finance, logistics, infrastructure, and more. And while our company has grown exponentially since its founding, our values and operational ethos of “Doing Good and Doing Well means Doing Better” is stronger than ever.”
Scott Rechler
Chairman & CEO
Our Impact
Presenting RXR’s 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report
RXR is proud to release our 2022 ESG report. This report provides an in-depth look at our company’s ESG practices, our benchmarks, and quantifiable goals for measuring success and serving as a leading force in creating more sustainable and equitable communities in the areas where we operate.
When it comes to sustainability, metrics are important. As the saying goes, you can’t manage what you don’t measure. In 2022, we transitioned from installing the necessary infrastructure to baseline and benchmark our energy usage to instituting a discipline of forward-looking opportunities for both energy reduction and carbon-neutral innovations to reach our goals of carbon neutrality by 2035 and net zero by 2050. Learn more about our sustainability initiatives in the report.
In 2022, we continued to update our teams and engaged our tenants on the critical role of waste reduction and diversion through regular communications, donation drives, environmental events, and annual web training.
RXR believes that we are only as successful as are the communities where we operate. In 2022, our development projects supported the creation of nearly 9,000 construction jobs and over 1,000 permanent jobs. Across our developments, 20 percent of all trade costs went to minority and women-owned businesses, while 26 percent of contracts went to businesses local to the developments. Learn more about how we’re building stronger communities, engaging with our tenants and residents, and supporting the RXR workforce in the report.
In 2022, RXR invested $2.155 billion to support the development projects spanning nearly 5.5 million square feet and over 2,800 units of housing, supporting more than 8,600 jobs and creating more than 1,000 permanent jobs.
We incorporate a strong corporate governance and risk management framework to ensure that we maintain the highest moral, legal, and ethical standards. We believe that we are only as strong as our reputation and our values, which is why we encourage every RXR team member to “act like owner.” Our ESG Committee, established in 2019, ensures RXR continues to strive and meet ESG goals including stakeholder engagement, comprehensive risk management, and setting standards within our supply chain.