Pebblebrook Hotel Trust.
PEB.US | Real estate activities with own or leased property
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests primarily in upper upscale, full-service hotels and resorts located in major urban and resort markets. The company focuses on acquiring and owning properties, aiming to enhance their value through strategic capital investm...Show More
Better Health for All
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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's operations have very limited health-harming externalities, demonstrating exemplary remediation efforts with a 41% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity per square foot
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and a 69% decline in waste intensity per occupied room.
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The company offers excellent mental health programs for its employees, including weekly fitness tips via an HR app
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, a dedicated wellness room for stress relief
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, and regular reminders about tele-health options.
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For its core business, which involves owning and managing hotels, the company's products and services have no significant positive or negative direct health impact. Similarly, the company does not generate revenue from products with established negative health outcomes, nor does it offer health-related products requiring price accessibility or carry health risks necessitating specific transparency disclosures. The company does not collect or manage health-related data, hold healthcare-related patents, engage in health education, or produce products with addiction potential or conduct clinical trials.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning and managing hotels. Its revenue streams are primarily from room rentals, food and beverage sales, and other ancillary hotel services. The 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value and its associated KPIs are designed to assess financial institutions that lend, insure, move, or store money for consumers. As Pebblebrook Hotel Trust does not engage in these financial services, all KPIs related to financial products, lending practices, customer financial data, or financial literacy initiatives are not applicable to its business model. The provided article confirms the company's focus on environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance within the hospitality industry, offering no data relevant to financial inclusion or lending practices.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No evidence was found in the provided article to assess Pebblebrook Hotel Trust against any of the KPIs for Fair Pay & Worker Respect. The article focuses exclusively on financial performance, property acquisitions, and capital investments, without mentioning any details related to employee compensation, working conditions, or labor practices.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific quantitative data or verifiable actions related to fair trade certifications, supplier audit frequency, forced or child labor incidents, supply chain traceability, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage in contracts, materials risk index, or supplier diversity spend were found in the provided articles.
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While the company has a Supplier Code of Conduct
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and a Human Rights Policy
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outlining expectations regarding human rights, including opposition to child and forced labor, these documents do not provide performance metrics against the defined KPIs.
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Honest & Fair Business
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KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the company's consolidated financial statements and issued its report on the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting
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, indicating approximately 100% coverage of the company's financial operations.
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Kind to Animals
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The provided Corporate Sustainability Report Summary for Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (PEB.US) does not contain specific, measurable evidence related to animal welfare, animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, humane certifications, or quantifiable wildlife conservation impact. While the report mentions "biodiversity programs at multiple properties," it lacks the specific metrics, species recovery data, or habitat restoration outcomes required to score the 'wildlife_conservation_impact' KPI. Consequently, no KPIs under the 'Kind to Animals' value can be scored based on the available information.
No War, No Weapons
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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (PEB.US) is a real estate investment trust that invests in hotels and resorts. The provided articles confirm that the company's business model is unrelated to arms manufacturing, military contracts, or conflict facilitation. Specifically, the Q1 2025 earnings report explicitly states that metrics related to arms or defense contracts, dual-use technology, and sales to embargoed regimes are 'Not applicable'.
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The corporate responsibility article also confirms that it 'does not discuss arms sales, defense contracts, or any metrics related to conflict zones, peacebuilding, or divestment from controversial weapons'.
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Therefore, all KPIs under the 'No War, No Weapons' value are assessed as N/A, indicating no involvement in such activities.
Planet-Friendly Business
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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust sourced 12.7% of its total energy from renewables in 2023.
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In 2020, its water withdrawal was 2,914.5 m³ per $1 million in revenue. As of 2022, 8.77% of its eligible portfolio by floor area was certified to ENERGY STAR.
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The company achieved a waste diversion rate of 30.0% in 2023.
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Pebblebrook reported no significant environmental compliance violations or fines paid in 2023.
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The company reports in alignment with TCFD standards, which have been enhanced to incorporate elements of ISSB IFRS climate-related disclosures, with Board and ESG Committee oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities.
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In 2023, 56.30% of the company's water volume was sourced from regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress.
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Pebblebrook considers different climate scenarios, including a 2°C or lower scenario, in its strategy.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The company has no reported cultural appropriation incidents.
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Its grievance mechanisms, including a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and a Whistleblower Policy, are standard processes without community-specific mechanisms.
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Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes are not applicable to the company's operations. While 40% of General Managers serve on local boards, there is no specific community representation on the company's governance or advisory bodies.
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The company's leases for some hotel structures contain restrictions on modifications due to their status as national historic landmarks, indicating active protection measures for cultural sites.
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Charitable giving, totaling nearly $50,000 in 2020
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and $120,327 in 2022,
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is directed towards social justice and community support organizations, not specifically cultural heritage organizations. Staff from Hotel Spero and The Marker in San Francisco participated in an Unconscious Bias program, which is considered standard diversity training rather than specific cultural sensitivity training.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to assess Pebblebrook Hotel Trust against any of the 'Safe & Smart Tech' KPIs. The articles either contained no relevant information, general statements without specific data, or third-party assessments that do not qualify as direct evidence of company actions or outcomes for individual KPIs.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust reported a portfolio-wide waste diversion rate of 30.0% in 2023.
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The company has implemented numerous waste reduction initiatives, with 92% of properties having implemented at least one measure to improve waste management over the past four years, and 77% of properties implementing a food waste prevention strategy.
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Circular design principles are applied through reusing or recycling 90% of materials removed during renovation projects, liquidating existing furniture for a second life, and utilizing compostable coffee capsules and silverware cutlery.
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For hazardous waste, the company uses ozone-infused tap water for cleaning and recycles items like batteries, paint, and electronics.
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However, only 14.8% of the portfolio conducted a waste stream audit within the past four years.
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In July 2023, the company received a Notice of Intent for unpermitted placement of uncovered dumpsters at one property.
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The company has set company-wide waste reduction targets with timelines, including eliminating single-use plastic straws by 2024 and minimizing single-use plastics by 2025.
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Supplier waste requirements include adherence to a Supplier Code of Conduct and procurement team inspections.
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Customer education includes encouraging recycling through a Green Ambassador program and providing environmental awareness information.
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