Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Equity Lifestyle Properties

At ELS, we adhere to the highest standard of business ethics and practices. We understand the value of focusing on sustainable practices, as they are critical to our overall success and building long-term stakeholder value. Mindful of the impact we have locally and nationally, we are committed to incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into our business. At ELS, sustainability is at the core of Our Nature through Uniting People, Places & Purpose.

Environmental Sustainability

Our properties are destinations for people at many places and stages in life. Our portfolio is about being where our customers want to be – where they want to live, work and grow, where they want to retire or raise their family, and where they want to vacation and spend their valued leisure time. Many ELS communities are irreplaceable assets, found in locations where significant barriers to entry exist for these types of developments – along lakes, near beaches, nestled among mountains or overlooking scenic desert landscapes. These are one-of-a-kind properties, much sought after by residents, guests and investors alike. As a result, the consideration of environmental factors has become part of our culture in the daily operation of our business. Through sustainable practices, we are taking action to use resources efficiently and reduce our impact on the environment. We consider it a great responsibility to own and operate lifestyle-oriented properties among diverse landscapes and natural habitats and to ensure our properties remain desirable destinations for future generations.

Community Impact and Philanthropy

We are humbled by individuals and organizations within our communities that work to support one another. At ELS, we believe in celebrating community – it’s at the core of what we do. While we know the sense of community is strong at our properties, it’s inspiring to see it in action and witness residents and organizations going above and beyond to take care of each other.

From growing fresh food and teaching children how to cook to organizing a volunteer-based community watch team and distributing food donations from grocery stores and plenty more organizations that work to bring our communities even closer together. These acts of kindness enhance the bonds our customers have with each other and to our communities. We are proud to continue fostering these efforts in our communities.

In our initiative to support these efforts aimed at Making a Difference in Our Communities, we have identified good works, big and small, happening in our communities today that we are supporting with a charitable donation. Some are resident-led, some coordinated by homeowner associations, others are non-profit agencies that assist our residents, but all are Making a Difference in Our Communities.

This fantastic community spirit is fostered by the leadership of our on-site team members who embody our values of enthusiasm, empathy, communication and ownership.