Our Impact
Ensuring a
Better Tomorrow
At Westside, ESG principles are central to our operations. We lead the industry by prioritizing sustainability in efficient building operations, responsible investment management, and community engagement. Our sustainability program aims to reduce environmental impact and promote tenant health and resilience.
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Environmental
We believe optimizing enterprise performance can reduce emissions, enhance energy efficiency, boost productivity, and mitigate risk. Our approach integrates best practices, innovative technologies, and intelligent data to efficiently use energy, water, and resources, thereby reducing environmental footprints and setting industry standards.
Additionally, our investment teams collaborate with external ESG advisors for assessments, while our legal team works with various parties to mitigate identified risks. These teams integrate environmental, social , and governance opportunities into our processes, enhancing investment risk management and asset value. This commitment reinforces our sustainability efforts and aligns with our responsible corporate citizenship.
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Social
We actively engage with our communities to create thriving environments while safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders, including investors, partners, vendors, employees, the community, and the environment, where we live, work, and serve.
We are guided by the following principles
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Create a Positive
Workplace EnvironmentWe prioritize fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and collaboration within our organization, ensuring that all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute their best work.
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Make a Positive Impact
on the CommunityWe are committed to giving back to the communities in which we operate by actively participating in charitable initiatives, volunteering our time and resources, and supporting local organizations and causes.
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Uphold High Standards
for our Service ProvidersWe collaborate with responsible and reputable service providers; we strive to maintain the integrity and quality of our operations while minimizing negative impacts on society and the environment.
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Develop and
Advance TalentWe believe that prioritizing recruitment and talent development will cultivate an environment conducive to employee retention and advancement opportunities. We are focused on building a broad pipeline of talent for the next generation of leaders at Westside.
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Governance
We operate our business in accordance with our Guiding Principles that, among other things, promote an ethical culture and value transparency while also managing risk, measuring progress, and equitably distributing rights and responsibilities across the firm.
Westside’s longstanding relationships with its investors, business partners and lenders reflect our success in meeting the highest standard of fairness, cooperation, transparency, and commitment to the communities in which we operate.