Better Health for All

Ventas Inc.'s core business, as a real estate investment trust specializing in healthcare facilities, senior housing, and research centers, significantly contributes to improving healthcare access and public health outcomes. The company owns and operates over 850 senior housing communities serving more than 86,000 seniors

, and 22 million square feet of outpatient medical building space facilitating 35 million patient visits annually . 95% of these outpatient facilities are affiliated with health systems, ensuring integrated care . Additionally, Ventas manages 10 million square feet of research space supporting medical advancements and triple-net healthcare assets with over 10,000 patient beds . The company has over 30 million square feet of green building-certified space, enhancing sustainability and community impact .

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Ventas Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) and does not offer consumer lending, deposit, or other direct financial services products. As such, the company does not have APRs, fee structures, loan books, or customer finance data to evaluate against the KPIs for Fair Money & Economic Opportunity. While Ventas supports over 60 organizations, focusing on expanding economic opportunities in real estate for underrepresented groups and funding community health improvements

, and made a $9 million donation in 2019 for a school facility , these activities do not provide specific, concrete data points relevant to the financial services-centric KPIs in this rubric.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

The company recorded a Lost Time Frequency Rate of 2.32

with two incidents in 2023.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Ventas has a Vendor Code of Conduct that applies to all vendors and includes ethical clauses.

The company reserves the right to take appropriate actions, including contract termination, for non-compliance.

Honest & Fair Business

Ventas Inc. has established a Global Anti-Corruption Policy and a Global Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, which are accessible on its official website.

All employees are required to annually review key policies, including the Global Anti-Corruption Policy, and mandatory employee training focused on anti-corruption guidelines is conducted periodically.

Kind to Animals

Ventas Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and manages properties.

The provided corporate sustainability report explicitly states that it does not contain information directly related to animal welfare, animal testing, or animal agriculture. Given the company's business model, these activities are not applicable to its operations, aligning with the 'N/A' tier for all relevant KPIs.

No War, No Weapons

Ventas Inc. has no direct or indirect involvement in military contracts or arms production, with its operations focused on healthcare infrastructure.

Consequently, there are no defense-related activities to oversee, no dual-use technologies developed, no weapons red lines needed, and no defense assets to divest. The company also reports no significant initiatives aimed at promoting peace or conflict resolution.

Planet-Friendly Business

Ventas reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of 0.830 million tCO2e in 2024, with an annual decline of 5.2% from a 2022 base year.

The company has a science-based target, validated by SBTi, to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year, aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. In 2024, 11.2% of its electricity was sourced from zero-carbon sources. Water withdrawal was 2679.4 m³ per $1 million revenue in 2024. Ventas owns 362 green-certified buildings, representing 24.91% of its 1,453 owned properties. The waste diversion rate in 2024 was 21%. The company reported no material instances of non-compliance with environmental laws in 2024 and 2025 year-to-date. Ventas has a net-zero operational carbon emissions target for Scope 1 and 2 by 2040, with an interim target to reduce these emissions by 42% by 2030. Its CDP questionnaire is aligned with TCFD recommendations, providing information on risks, opportunities, governance, and strategy. Ventas uses comprehensive climate scenario analysis, including RCP 2.6, RCP 4.5, RCP 8.5, and a bespoke climate transition scenario, conducted annually and incorporated into its corporate risk framework. Disclosure of climate-related risks that could impact asset values is minimal.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

No relevant articles or information were found detailing Ventas Inc.'s initiatives or actions related to respecting cultures and communities.

Specifically, there is no publicly available information indicating engagement in formal partnerships with indigenous or local community groups, or investments in cultural preservation programs. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the provided evidence.

Safe & Smart Tech

Ventas Inc. collects information such as IP addresses, browser types, and connection speeds to improve site content, without tracking individuals.

This demonstrates a commitment to collecting only necessary data for a stated purpose.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Ventas reported an overall waste diversion rate of 21% in 2024 (excluding estimates).

The company has set a long-term target to divert 30% of waste from landfill by 2030, using 2022 as a baseline, with specific segment targets including 30% for SHOP, 15% for Outpatient Medical, and 35% for Research by 2030. Ventas has implemented numerous waste reduction initiatives, such as expanding relationships with national waste haulers, increasing recycling programs at 129 properties and composting at 121 properties, and installing energy-efficient combination ovens in 32 senior housing communities, which led to a 15-20% reduction in food waste. Additionally, the company promotes efficient on-site solid waste management during construction and partnered with local companies for tenant e-waste and paper shredding. For one specific project, The Assembly, construction materials utilized 32% recycled content by cost. Ventas also has a tenant engagement program that includes recycling training.