Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility
Integrating sustainability with a returns first mindset
BKM’s Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Program
Corporate Responsibility has always been fundamentally important to BKM Capital Partners’ investment approach and culture. We constantly push ourselves to think bigger about how we can further integrate these practices in our investment strategies and throughout our firm as a whole.
Our approach to Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
BKM endeavors to align business decisions, values, and ethics with corporate responsibility and environmental considerations. We maximize the positive impact of our actions and the value they deliver for our business by focusing on the following priorities:
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Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Committee
Environmental
BKM is dedicated to enhancing operational performance through the efficient utilization of energy, water, and materials. We are strongly committed to conserving natural resources at both the corporate and investment levels by implementing comprehensive energy management programs and environmentally-conscious management practices.
Social
At BKM, we have a strong commitment to fostering a positive culture and community for our investors, tenants, and employees. We achieve this by dedicating time and resources to developing our talented individuals, creating a work environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encouraging volunteerism and charitable acts throughout our workforce.
Tenant Relations
BKM hosts tenant appreciation events to promote the comradery of the local community and businesses. Being in the light industrial space, our assets are comprised of many mom & pop businesses as well as a mix of larger, more-established companies. This provides an opportunity for smaller business to connect and partner with their local neighbors.
Diversity among our tenants
Community Relations & Philanthropy
BKM supports initiatives that benefit the communities, environment, and human welfare through a robust Charitable Giving program.
Through our BKM Volunteer initiatives, we set out to make a difference in the communities in which we work and serve. We provide 16 hours of paid volunteer time for every employee each year and in the first half of 2022, 24 BKM team members volunteered to support Beyond Blindness, Child Creativity Lab and Project Hope Alliance.
BKM Charitable Partnerships
Employee Relations
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Bias and Diversity Training.
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Ensure pay equity via Compensation Committee review and analyses.
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Upgraded training platform with over 4,500 courses available to each employee.
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Recruiting and promotion commitments to increase the number of women and BIPOC employees at all levels.
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Partnership with AllVoices to provide an additional platform for all employees to be heard, as well as to provide anonymous feedback and administer pulse surveys.
Employee Health & Well-being
At BKM, we are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Our initiatives include corporate-sponsored pickleball and basketball leagues, team tournaments, and a variety of other wellness events throughout the year. We support physical health by encouraging healthy habits, providing ergonomic office furniture, and offering nutritious snacks. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) enhances mental health with resources such as counseling, stress management training, and family support groups. We foster a positive work environment through open communication and community-building activities. By prioritizing employee well-being, we reduce absenteeism, boost productivity, and attract top talent. Additionally, we promote sustainability by encouraging eco-friendly practices and extend our culture of wellness to our employees' families and local communities.
Governance
To foster diverse and accountable governance and always maintain high ethical standards for mutual growth. To protect and secure data, infrastructure and identity for the long-term growth and health of BKM.
2024-2025 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Initiatives
Furthering our commitment to sustainable business practices, below. are BKM’s initiatives for the next two years illustrating how we plan to work toward sustainability and maintain environmentally conscious practices. To stay at the forefront of best practices, we will continue to evaluate and evolve our program as the industry landscape changes over time.
ESG Program
Expand solar program across portfolio where appropriate
Align with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) framework
Implement Waste and Recycling Awareness program at the property level
Implement annual E-Waste program at the property level
Data & Benchmarking
Utilize BKM's proprietary BI tools for tracking property level data
Benchmark baseline property level data where appropriate
Increase women in leadership by 10%
Establish baseline for reduction targets (energy, water, and waste)
Set environmental targets (energy, water, waste, renewables, GHG emissions)
Engagement & Education
Sustainability trainings for property managers
One-on-one coaching guidance for BKM's emerging leaders and mid-managers
Expand succession planning at all levels of the organization
