Easterly Government Properties Releases Annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

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Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) released its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance report, highlighting environmental data, expanded portfolio of ENERGY STAR certified properties, and volunteer and charitable giving campaigns. CEO William C. Trimble, III, emphasized the company's sustainability goals and proactive approach to sustainable building assessments.

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) (the “Company”), a fully integrated real estate investment trust focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to U.S. Government agencies, announced today that it has released its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance report (the “ESG Report”).

The ESG Report is available on the Company’s Corporate Responsibility page, found at www.easterlyreit.com/corporate-responsibility.

Highlights of the ESG Report include:

• Environmental data including energy and water usage and Scopes 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions;
• Details on the Company’s expanded portfolio of ENERGY STAR certified properties;
• The Company’s recognition as a Green Lease Leader and an ENERGY STAR Premier Level Certification Nation member; and
• Easterly’s successful volunteer and charitable giving campaigns.

“Setting sustainability goals last year in our inaugural ESG Report was a tremendous first step for Easterly,” said William C. Trimble, III, Easterly’s Chief Executive Officer. “This year’s ESG Report features notable successes, including our proactive approach to sustainable building assessments, our Company’s increased philanthropic activities, and our employees’ own health and fitness pursuits. It has been a rewarding year, and we look forward to continuing this momentum next year and beyond.”

About Easterly Government Properties, Inc.

Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE:DEA) is based in Washington, D.C., and focuses primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to the U.S. Government. Easterly’s experienced management team brings specialized insight into the strategy and needs of mission-critical U.S. Government agencies for properties leased to such agencies either directly or through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). For further information on the company and its properties, please visit www.easterlyreit.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws and regulations. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “project,” “anticipate,” “position,” and other similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions and forecasts of future results. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated at the time the forward-looking statements are made. These risks include, but are not limited to, those risks and uncertainties associated with our business described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2023. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that the expectations will be attained or that any deviation will not be material. All information in this release is as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in our expectations.

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Easterly Government Properties, Inc.

Lindsay S. Winterhalter

Supervisory Vice President, Investor Relations & Operations

202-596-3947

ir@easterlyreit.com

Source: Easterly Government Properties, Inc.

FAQ

What did Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) announce?

Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) released its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance report.

Where can the ESG Report be found?

The ESG Report is available on the Company’s Corporate Responsibility page, found at www.easterlyreit.com/corporate-responsibility.

What are the highlights of the ESG Report?

The highlights include environmental data, details on the expanded portfolio of ENERGY STAR certified properties, and the company’s recognition as a Green Lease Leader and an ENERGY STAR Premier Level Certification Nation member.

Who is the CEO of Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA)?

William C. Trimble, III is the CEO of Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA).

What are some notable successes mentioned in the ESG Report?

The ESG Report features notable successes, including the company’s proactive approach to sustainable building assessments, increased philanthropic activities, and employees’ health and fitness pursuits.