Equity Residential Named Gold Nareit 2021 Corporate DEI Award Recipient

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Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) has been awarded the Gold Nareit 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) award, recognizing its commitment to advancing diversity within the company and the real estate industry. The company was evaluated by a panel of DEI judges on its programs and accomplishments. Catherine Carraway, Executive Vice President, highlighted the honor as a reflection of Equity Residential's inclusive culture. The company has also published its 2021 ESG Report, detailing initiatives to enhance diversity in hiring, promote employee voices, and build a diverse talent pipeline.

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• Awarded Gold Nareit 2021 DEI award, indicating strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Published 2021 ESG Report detailing initiatives for enhancing diversity in hiring and promotion.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), today announced that the Company was named the Gold Nareit 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) award recipient. This award recognizes Equity Residential for having demonstrated a strong commitment to the advancement of diversity and inclusion both within the Company as well as in the REIT and publicly traded real estate industry.

Each year, winners of these awards are selected in a blind evaluation by a panel of judges active in DEI in organizations beyond the REIT industry. This year’s judges reviewed the companies and individuals based on their DEI programs, recent accomplishments, and reporting metrics.

“We are honored to receive this recognition from Nareit. It is a testament to the work being done across our organization to create a culture of inclusion where diversity thrives,” said Catherine Carraway, Equity Residential’s Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equity Residential recently published its 2021 ESG Report. The report includes details on the Company’s work to support a diverse and inclusive culture by, among other things:

• further enhancing our processes around hiring and promotion to ensure a diverse slate of candidates is sought and considered for every mid-level and higher role;
• conducting numerous listening sessions where diverse groups of employees shared with executive management their unique life experiences as well as suggestions to help ensure Equity Residential remains an inclusive workplace;
• adding additional outreach efforts to build a future pipeline of diverse talent; and,
• keeping diversity, in its broadest sense, a focus for the Company.

About Equity Residential
Equity Residential is committed to creating communities where people thrive. The Company, a member of the S&P 500, is focused on the acquisition, development and management of residential properties located in and around dynamic cities that attract high quality long-term renters. Equity Residential owns or has investments in 307 properties consisting of 79,322 apartment units, with an established presence in Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Seattle, San Francisco and Southern California, and an expanding presence in Denver, Atlanta, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Austin. For more information on Equity Residential, please visit our website at www.equityapartments.com.

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Marty McKenna

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Source: Equity Residential

FAQ

What did Equity Residential achieve in 2021?

Equity Residential won the Gold Nareit 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion award.

Who recognized Equity Residential for diversity and inclusion?

The recognition was awarded by Nareit, based on a blind evaluation by a panel of judges.

What is the significance of the Gold Nareit 2021 DEI award for EQR?

It signifies Equity Residential's strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in the company and the real estate industry.

Where can I find Equity Residential's 2021 ESG Report?

The 2021 ESG Report is available on their official website.

How many properties does Equity Residential own?

Equity Residential owns or has investments in 307 properties with 79,322 apartment units.