UDR Corporate Responsibility
Our Commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance Responsibilities
At UDR, we understand the impact our business can have on the environment and upon our stakeholders. Our corporate governance efforts, including those related to the environment, people and communities, and strategic leadership, assist us in identifying and managing our sustainability risks and opportunities and are designed to improve operational quality, improve associate and resident retention, and reduce our impact on the environment. The 2026 Corporate Responsibility Report demonstrates our work in these areas. We are constantly working towards elevated excellence in sustainability and corporate responsibility as it relates to our stakeholders and our bottom line.
Chairman, President, and CEO Message
We are proud to share with you our 8th annual Corporate Responsibility Report, which highlights UDR’s ongoing commitment to being a leader in corporate responsibility and a robust partner to the communities we operate in. Realizing tangible progress towards our corporate responsibility goals is imperative as successful execution (1) helps to support and enrich our cultural values, (2) shows stakeholders UDR is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen, and (3) enhances our bottom-line results.
Corporate Responsibility Highlights
Our corporate governance journey is guided by measurable progress and transparent results. From reducing emissions and generating renewable energy to supporting our associates and engaging with investors, these highlights showcase the impact of our collective efforts across sustainability, people and communities, and strategic leadership.
Top Workplace
Named a Top Workplaces winner in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
UN SDGs
Aligned with 10 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
40% & 30%
Emissions intensity reduction targets for Scope 1 & 2 (40%) and Scope 3 (30%) by 2035.
86%
Associates feel authenticity and belonging at work.
19%
Turnover rate achieved in 2025, below industry standard.
6M kWh
Renewable energy generated by on–site solar since 2019.
$35 million
Committed to climate, sustainability, and Proptech funds.
667
Shareholder interactions in 2025 and early 2026 (~82% of outstanding stock).