Westport believes incorporating environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations in our investment process can mitigate risk and contribute to sustainable, long-term returns for our clients.

As we recognize there are ESG implications associated with the full scope of our real estate investment management process, we believe that sustainable and responsible practices can add long-term value to both our investments and clients.

With respect to environmental factors, we view “green” certifications as a factor that ESG-related matters have been considered in a building’s design and operation. As part of both our due diligence and ownership stages, we will consider certifications such as LEED, Energy Star, BREEAM, Green Star, among others, as an ESG factor material to creating sustainable growth and increased returns for an investment. Green certifications, which may be achieved at each stage of the investment process, have the potential to result in lower operating costs, providing tax incentives, structural benefits, better occupancy rates, streamlined compliance, and lower emissions. We believe that could directly or indirectly have a positive impact on the performance of an investment.

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