Highwoods Properties, Inc.
Industry Group: Real Estate
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:HIW
Highwoods Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust engaged in the acquisition, ownership, management, and leasing of properties in urban areas throughout the Southern United States. In terms of total square footage, the vast majority of the company's real estate portfolio comprises office buildings in terms. Highwoods Properties derives nearly all of its income in the form of rental revenue from the tenants of its buildings. The majority of this revenue comes from its holdings in the urban markets of Atlanta, Raleigh, Nashville, and Tampa. These cities also account for the majority of the square footage under the company's ownership. Highwoods Properties customers include the U.S. Government, financial services firms, industrial supply retailers, and healthcare companies.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Real Estate 138 out of 1006
Universe
Global Universe 589 out of 15152
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Industry Comparison
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9.3
Negligible
|
62 out of 1006 |
COPT Defense Properties |
10.7
Low
|
102 out of 1006 |
Highwoods Properties, Inc. |
11.7
Low
|
138 out of 1006 |
Invincible Investment Corp. |
15.5
Low
|
367 out of 1006 |
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. |
17.8
Low
|
531 out of 1006 |
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Highwoods Properties, Inc.'s Exposure is Low
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Highwoods Properties, Inc.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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