NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. April 26, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KBSOne of the largest commercial real estate investors,, announced that it has increased its focus on sustainability, social, and governance by creating a dedicated Green Team, and appointing an ESG manager. Apaulo malloy will be leading KBS ESG efforts to ensure a sustainable future.
Malloy, who has been a part of the company for over four years, will help to identify and track key performance indicator for the company’s ESG goals. This will assist in guiding these initiatives as part the company’s overall mission of better serving its tenants and other partners.
Marc DeLuca, Eastern regional president and CEO of KBS, stated that the ESG manager position reflects our company’s commitment to acquiring and operating assets that improve the social environment. “Apaulos experience in human resource management and company operations make her the ideal candidate for this new role at KBS.”
KBS has been researching and continually finding new ways to implement ESG strategy at properties in its portfolio. These include LEED certifications and filtered air verifications. KBS also added bee apiaries to its portfolio. DeLuca explains that these programs are designed to reduce the emissions KBS buildings create and cut down on overall energy use. They also address tenants’ needs and expectations for their workspaces.
Recently, the company announced that they have successfully verified over 14 million square feet in Class A office space for their client portfolio. To obtain the UL Verified Health Building Mark for Indoor Air. This is just one of many ways that the firm demonstrates its determination to provide tenants and visitors with a top-notch working environment while remaining mindful of the planet’s wellbeing.
Malloy joined our firm in 2017 to be a part of our human resources department. Malloy worked in the human resources department and was responsible for researching and implementing company policies.
Malloy says, “The newly appointed Green Team is eager to help implement additional ESG programmes at all properties in the KBS portfolio.” “Landlords are finding new ways to create a productive and attractive working environment for tenants, while also reducing their buildings carbon footprint.” Malloy says. It is becoming increasingly important for businesses to use office space to bring their employees back to work. This means that they must choose buildings that are well-maintained and have a high level of health and wellness.
DeLuca points out that office occupancy rates will rise if companies choose to work in spaces that have attractive amenities such as conference rooms, EV charging stations and security features. Recent research has shown that in-person collaboration fosters creativity. stronger relationshipsMentors and employees can also benefit. Additional benefits for workers include One-on-one interactions between supervisors and managersRemote employees often miss out on the benefits of receiving immediate feedback and support for tasks.
DeLuca adds, “As KBS enters its fourth decade, it looks forward to the contributions Apaulo und her team will have on properties and company culture.” “This appointment aligns with the firm’s commitment as a national operator/owner to provide high-quality offices to tenants in the market.”
Please visit the company’s page for more information about some of KBS ESG initiatives. Here.
About KBS
This year marks 30 years in business KBSKBS is one of the most prominent investors in commercial real estate. KBS is a private equity real-estate company and an SEC registered investment adviser. It and its affiliate companies have completed transactions totaling more than $44.5 Billion for private and institutional investors worldwide. KBS was founded in 1992 by Chuck Schreiber and Peter Bren. It acquires and manages prime commercial real property in some of the most profitable epicenters in the nation. The firm is committed to its business ethics and business relationships. It also focuses on exceeding the expectations its investors, partners, as well as tenants. SEC registration as investment advisor does NOT imply any specific level of skill or training. Please visit KBS for more information. www.kbs.com.
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