Healthcare Trust of America.
HTA.US | Real estate activities with own or leased property
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (HTA) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests primarily in medical office buildings (MOBs). The company focuses on acquiring, owning, and managing a portfolio of high-quality MOBs located in strategic locations across the United States. These propertie...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence was found in the provided articles to assess HTA.US against the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. The sole article discusses grant allocations by 'The Health Trust,' which is a distinct entity from 'Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (HTA.US).' The Health Trust approved $1.1 million in Health Partnership grants.
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They also committed up to $1 million to a Rapid Response Strategy.
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Seven outstanding organizations received grants.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Healthcare Trust of America (HTA.US) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates medical office buildings, leasing space to healthcare providers.
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Its core business does not involve lending, insuring, moving, or storing money for consumers. Consequently, the company does not offer consumer financial products or services, nor does it operate financial service access points. Therefore, all KPIs related to fair money and economic opportunity, which assess financial institutions' practices, are not applicable to HTA's business model.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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The provided articles do not contain specific, quantitative data points for any of the KPIs related to Fair Pay & Worker Respect. Both
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and explicitly note the absence of such data for metrics like living wage coverage, CEO-median pay ratio, collective bargaining share, safety incident rate, pay equity ratio, worker engagement score, turnover rate, labor violation incidents, insecure contract share, and health insurance coverage.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific quantitative data or verifiable actions related to HTA.US's fair trade and ethical sourcing practices were found in the provided articles. The articles discuss general issues within healthcare supply chains, such as forced labor risks
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and supply chain transparency initiatives
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, but do not offer any company-specific metrics for HTA.US regarding fair trade certifications, audit frequencies, forced or child labor incidents, supply chain traceability, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage in contracts, materials risk, or supplier diversity spend.
Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess Healthcare Trust of America on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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Healthcare Trust of America (HTA) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on medical office buildings. Its core business model does not typically involve activities such as animal testing, animal-derived product manufacturing, animal agriculture, or direct engagement with animal welfare policies. The provided articles discuss general environmental and social governance, GRESB scores, and a single volunteering event related to oyster shells
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. However, none of the articles provide specific, measurable data points that directly address any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs, such as cruelty-free certifications, animal testing volumes, humane certifications for operations, or investments in animal-free alternatives. Therefore, all KPIs are omitted due to a lack of relevant evidence.
No War, No Weapons
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No evidence available to assess Healthcare Trust of America on No War, No Weapons.
Planet-Friendly Business
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Based on the provided information, there is insufficient evidence to assess Healthcare Trust of America's (HTA) alignment with planet-friendly business practices. The article discusses general initiatives within the healthcare industry to reduce carbon footprint, but it does not provide specific data or actions related to HTA.
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The materiality analysis indicates that HTA's business model is fundamentally neutral regarding planet-friendly business, with a medium level of materiality. Without quantitative environmental data or documented sustainability commitments specific to HTA, no meaningful assessment can be made. Therefore, a score of 0 is assigned due to the lack of evidence.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The company's total charitable giving over the past three years amounted to $350,757.
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These donations supported 16 hospital systems, 24 non-profit and community organizations, and 151 employee-directed charities.
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This indicates general charitable giving without a specific focus on cultural heritage organizations.
Safe & Smart Tech
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No evidence available to assess Healthcare Trust of America on Safe & Smart Tech.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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The company implements 7-8 distinct waste reduction initiatives, including providing recycling containers with signage, installing water bottle filling stations, right-sizing waste streams, utilizing e-waste services, recycling light bulbs and batteries, and reusing or donating furniture and construction materials.
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In 2023, specific donations of materials and equipment were made to non-profit organizations.
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The company has not reported any waste disposal violations in the past three years. In its tenant improvement and capital projects, the company routinely incorporates sustainable components such as LED lighting, low-flow plumbing fixtures, efficient HVAC equipment, and certified sustainable construction materials.
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However, the company's waste reduction goal for 2024 is vague, stating only a goal to reduce solid waste without specific quantitative targets or baselines.
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Furthermore, while a Vendor and Supplier Code of Conduct highlights general environmental practices, it does not specify waste reduction and recyclability requirements for suppliers.
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