Cousins Properties Incorporated : 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report
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Published on 07/01/2025 at 09:14
A Message From Our CEO
Overview
Environmental Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Responsible Governance
Data Tables
Appendix
A Message From Our CEO
Overview
Environmental Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Responsible Governance
Data Tables
Appendix
Since 1958, we have recognized that a commitment to thoughtful and responsible operations, with a sustainable model that prioritizes corporate social responsibility, creates meaningful value for all stakeholders.
A Message From Our CEO
Overview
Environmental Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Responsible Governance
Data Tables
Appendix
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Nine consecutive years rated Green Star by Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB)
Awarded first Fitwel 3-star rating in the State of Florida
Green Lease Leader - Gold Level
Ranked in the Top 10 of companies with the most BOMA 360 Buildings
2024 Atlanta Top Workplaces and Top Workplaces USA 2024 Winner
A Message From Our CEO
Overview
Environmental Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Responsible Governance
Data Tables
Appendix
DISCLAIMER
Certain matters contained in this report are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws and are subject to uncertainties and risks, as itemized herein. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of the business and our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, and objectives. Examples of forward-looking statements in this earnings release and supplemental information include the Company's guidance and underlying assumptions; projected capital expenditures; industry trends; future occupancy or volume and velocity of leasing activity; and entry into new markets.
Any forward-looking statements are based upon management's beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of our future performance, taking into account information that is currently available. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations may change as a result of possible events or factors, not all of which are known. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations may vary materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary from forward-looking statements due to, but not limited to, the following: the risks and uncertainties related to the impact of changes in general economic and capital market conditions (on an international or national basis or within the markets in which we operate), including changes in inflation, changes in interest rates, supply chain disruptions, labor market disruptions (including changes in unemployment), dislocation and volatility in capital markets, and potential longer-term changes in consumer and customer behavior resulting from the severity and duration of any downturn, adverse conditions or uncertainty in the U.S. or global economy; risks affecting the real estate industry (including, without limitation, the inability to enter into or renew leases on favorable terms (and on anticipated schedules)); any adverse change in the financial condition or liquidity of one or more of our tenants or borrowers under our real estate debt investments; changes in customer preferences regarding space utilization; changes in customers' financial condition; the availability, cost, and adequacy of insurance coverage; competition from other developers, investors, owners, and operators of real estate; the failure to achieve anticipated benefits from intended or completed acquisitions, developments, investments, or dispositions; the cost and availability of financing, the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging contracts, and any failure to comply with debt covenants under credit agreements; the effect of common stock, debt, or operating partnership unit issuances; threatened terrorist attacks or sociopolitical unrest such as political instability, civil unrest, armed hostilities, or political activism and the potential impact of the same upon our day-to-day building operations; the immediate and long-term impact of the outbreak of a highly infectious or contagious disease on our and our customers' financial condition; risks associated with security breaches through cyberattacks, cyber intrusions, or otherwise; changes in senior management, the Board of Directors, or key personnel; the potential liability for existing or future environmental or other applicable regulatory requirements, including the requirements to qualify for taxation as a real estate investment trust; the financial condition and liquidity of, or disputes with, joint venture partners; material changes in dividend rates on common shares or other securities or the ability to pay those dividends; the impact of changes to applicable laws, including the tax laws impacting REITs and the impact of newly adopted accounting principles on our accounting policies and on period to period comparison of financial results; risks associated with climate change and severe weather events; and those additional risks and factors discussed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") by the Company.
These forward-looking statements are not exhaustive, speak only as of the date of issuance of this report and are not guarantees of future results, performance, or achievements. Additional risk factors that could adversely affect our business and financial performance can be found in Part 1, Item 1A. Risk Factors, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, including Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors, and are specifically incorporated by reference herein. The Company does not undertake a duty to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or other matters, except as otherwise required by law. Select data included in this report have undergone a limited assurance, review, but the data referenced in their report is nonfinancial and is not subject to generally accepted accounting principles, and therefore that nonfinancial data has not been subject to a financial audit.
A Message From Our CEO
Overview
Environmental Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Responsible Governance
Data Tables
Appendix
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fitwel Stand-Out
Sustainable & Healthy Building Features
Embracing Inclusivity in Commercial Real Estate
Board & Employee
About this Report Corporate Overview Company Snapshot
Corporate Responsibility Principles
Stakeholder Engagement
Corporate Responsibility Reporting Priorities
Responsibility
Goals and Progress: KPI Metrics Smart Energy Management
Water Conscious Operations Waste Diversion
Goals and Progress: Building Certifications
Maintaining Sustainable Assets
Accessibility Metrics Environmental Initiatives Corporate Office Practices Third-Party Benchmarking Climate Change and Resiliency Biodiversity
Focus on Redevelopment
Social Responsibility
Cousins' Culture
Commitment to a Healthy Company Culture
Human Capital Professional Development Health and Wellness Employee Engagement Civic Commitment
Civic Engagement
Composition Highlights Giving Back
Responsible
Governance
Leadership
Strategy and Risk Oversight
Governance Principles and Practices
Governance Policies and Ethics
Data Tables
2024 Building Certifications
2024 Environmental Performance
Limited Assurance Letter
Appendix
GRI Index
TCFD Disclosures
Disclaimer
Cousins Properties Inc. published this content on June 30, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on July 01, 2025 at 13:11 UTC.