BKM Capital Partners Releases 2024-2025 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report

New report highlights milestones in solar energy, workforce diversity, tenant engagement, and climate resilience initiatives.

Newport Beach, CA — April 2025 — BKM Capital Partners, a leading institutional fund manager and operator of small and mid-bay industrial real estate, today announced the release of its 2024-2025 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility (SCR) Report. The report highlights BKM’s continued progress in advancing environmental sustainability, social engagement, and governance excellence across its portfolio and operations.

Reflecting on a decade of responsible growth, BKM’s latest report details achievements such as new solar installations, expanded EV charging infrastructure, resilience assessments across new acquisitions, and enhanced diversity across its workforce. The firm also completed its first GRESB assessment, strengthened its data benchmarking platform, and launched several community outreach and employee wellness initiatives.

“At BKM, sustainability is not just an initiative—it’s an integral part of how we create value for our investors, tenants, employees, and communities,” said Susan Rounds, Senior Managing Director of Operations and Administration, and Chair of BKM’s Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Committee. “We are proud of the measurable progress we’ve made this year, and we are committed to continuously raising the bar—embedding responsible practices into every aspect of our business.”

Key highlights from the 2024-2025 SCR Report include:

• Completion of BKM’s third solar project in California, providing enhanced property value and lowering tenant utility costs.

• Engagement of independent experts for company-wide cybersecurity assessment, diagnosing BKM’s potential web-based vulnerabilities and providing suggestions for mitigation.

• Installation of EV chargers at two properties, contributing to carbon reduction goals and enhancing onsite tenant amenities.

• Continued philanthropy and engagement within the firm’s local communities, with employees contributing a total of 210 hours of service and collaborating with 18 different charitable organizations in 2024.

• 70% workforce diversity, with notable increases in both women and BIPOC representation.

Looking ahead, BKM is focused on scaling its solar and EV programs, deepening tenant engagement, and expanding philanthropic partnerships within the communities it serves. The firm’s roadmap includes ambitious goals for reducing emissions, improving resilience, and enhancing employee education and leadership development programs.

“By linking sustainability and corporate responsibility directly to operational excellence and stakeholder value, we’re not only improving the performance of our assets, we’re building a company that’s resilient, forward-thinking, and ready for the future,” added Rounds.

The full 2024-2025 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report is available here.