Committed to good corporate citizenship and business practices that serve all of our stakeholders.
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We own assets subject to long-term, triple-net leases that generally require our tenants to maintain the properties they occupy, including the environmental impact of their operations and any sustainability initiatives they choose to implement
Our team includes full-time environmental experts and dedicated due diligence personnel
Our leases require tenants to comply with environmental laws and regulations, including remediation of any contamination that arises during their tenancy
We maintain an actively-managed program to oversee legacy environmental remediation for which we are responsible
Our leases require tenants to have comprehensive insurance and we maintain additional pollution coverage throughout the portfolio
Our acquisition due diligence process includes extensive environmental review and analysis conducted by experts in convenience and automotive retail real estate
Our asset management and environmental teams continuously monitor our properties for potential contamination, exposure to natural disasters and other environmental risks
We support and encourage our tenants' sustainability initiatives
Our new office space includes energy efficient computer equipment, filtered water machines and timed or sensor-controlled HVAC and lighting systems
Our office policies include various recycling programs, no plastic cups or utensils, and a commitment to reduce paper use
Our commuter benefits program encourages the use of public transportation or ride sharing
We are dedicated to maintaining high standards for corporate governance predicated on integrity and transparency.
83% of our directors (5 out of 6) are independent
Our Chairman is independent
All of our committees are independent
We are committed to broadening the diversity composition of our Board of Directors
We hold annual elections for all directors
We have restrictions on over-boarding
We maintain anti-hedging & anti-pledging policies
We have no poison pill provisions
Our by-laws and Articles of Incorporation provide stockholders with authority to amend our bylaws
We have opted out of applicable provisions of the Maryland Unsolicited Takeover Act (MUTA) relating to our Board’s right to self-classify
Our Board of Directors and executive management team maintain significant stock ownership in our Company
Our Board of Directors is directly engaged with the critical initiatives that help us establish and maintain our policies related to sustainability, corporate citizenship and effective governance
Our Board has delegated oversight of our Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) efforts to our Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee.
Our Board has delegated oversight of enterprise risk management, including risks related to ESG, to our Audit Committee
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We believe that our people are the foundation of our success and are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace that allows our team members to engage professionally and personally
We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment; women currently comprise 47% of our full-time team
We promote and fund professional development opportunities through in-person trainings, online learning resources, and external classes and seminars as requested by our team
Our Business Conduct Guidelines and Employee Handbook govern our professional conduct and ethics with respect to our people, our partners, our health and safety, and our IT security
We adhere to health and safety best practices at our corporate headquarters, including:
Clear and current guidelines for in-office conduct
De-densification of open seating areas and installation of cubicle shields
Company-provided sanitizing supplies and installation of non-contact infrared thermometers
We offer team members a robust benefits package that includes:
Competitive base salaries, plus cash and equity incentive compensation opportunities
Profit sharing and 401(k) plan with partial Company match
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance with substantially all premiums paid by the Company
Company-funded healthcare reimbursement accounts and pre-tax employee-funded flexible spending accounts
Company-funded commuter reimbursement accounts and a pre-tax employee-funded commuter benefits program
Expansive paid time-off benefits and flexible work schedules
Programs for paid parental leave and adoption assistance reimbursement