HCP (NYSE:HCP) was recently awarded the National Association of Real
Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) 2013 Healthcare Leader in the Light
Award at the 2013 REITWorld Annual Convention in San Francisco,
California. HCP received the highest score among all healthcare REITs
and real estate companies that comprised the healthcare sector for the
second consecutive year.
NAREIT's Leader in the Light program honors its member companies that
have demonstrated superior and sustainable energy use practices. HCP has
received the NAREIT Leader in the Light award six of the past seven
years.
“I am honored to present HCP with NAREIT’s 2013 Healthcare Leader in the
Light Award which represents the highest achievement for all healthcare
REITs and real estate companies. Sustainability is a key objective and
HCP is at the forefront of sustainable energy use practices in the
commercial real estate industry. HCP’s efforts reduce energy costs,
preserve resources and increase the tenant-appeal and value of their
properties,” said Sheldon Groner, NAREIT’s Executive Vice President for
Finance and Operations, who administers the Leader in the Light Awards
program.
“We are proud to be recognized as a leader in sustainability. This award
represents the results of the collective efforts of our Board of
Directors, executive management and employees, which are all critical to
the success of our sustainability program,” said Lauralee Martin, HCP’s
President and Chief Executive Officer.
Tom Klaritch, HCP’s Executive Vice President – Medical Office Properties
and Chairman of its Sustainability Committee, added, “We are committed
to sustainable business practices that increase HCP’s value to our
shareholders and the global community. This award honors our team’s
integration of sustainable practices throughout our company.”
About HCP
HCP, Inc. is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that
invests primarily in real estate serving the healthcare industry in the
United States. The Company's portfolio of assets is diversified among
five distinct sectors: senior housing, post-acute/skilled nursing, life
science, medical office and hospital. A publicly traded company since
1985, HCP: (i) was the first healthcare REIT selected to the S&P 500
index; (ii) has increased its dividend per share for 28 consecutive
years; (iii) is the only REIT included in the S&P 500 Dividend
Aristocrats index; and (iv) is a global leader in sustainability as a
member of the CDP, Dow Jones and FTSE4Good sustainability leadership
indices, and the Global and North American healthcare sector leader for
GRESB. For more information regarding HCP, visit the Company's website
at www.hcpi.com.
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