2025 Highwoods Corporate Resiliency Report | ESG, Sustainability & Real Estate Performance - Flipbook - Page 34
2 0 2 5 CO R P O RATE RESI LIENCY REPORT
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
We integrate environmental sustainability and health and well-being strategies into the design and construction of all new office
developments and renovation projects. Since 2013, all new, wholly-owned developments have achieved LEED certification.
Designing spaces to promote health and well-being is also important to our stakeholders due to the health benefits and the
strong business case for increasing coworker productivity and retention. In response, we made a commitment in 2021 to achieve
Fitwel certifications for all future wholly-owned development projects. To date, we have achieved seven Fitwel certifications.
We have implemented a company-wide sustainability policy for new developments to mitigate our environmental impacts
and address the changing needs of our customers and community. The policy includes requirements and best practices for the
site selection process, due diligence, resiliency, obtaining community feedback, environmental performance, LEED and Fitwel
certifications, health and well-being outcomes and stakeholder engagement. Developing and investing in high quality, resilient
and adaptable workplaces ensure the long-term financial sustainability of our properties as market conditions change. We do
this, not only for the environment, but also for our customers to enjoy the most exceptional workplace experiences.
At the community level, we participate in public forums and business improvement districts to gather valuable feedback from
local constituents. Through an inclusive development process and responsive design, we strive to make our communities a
better place to live and work.
36 PROPERTIES LEED CERTIFIED
SINCE 2010
7 FITWEL CERTIFICATIONS
SINCE 2011
1.4M SF IN DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE
GLENLAKE THREE | RALEIGH
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