Energy Conservation
I Sustainable Development I Responsible Contractor Policy I Everyday Responsibility

Responsible Property Investing (RPI) is an approach to real estate investment management that is an outgrowth of Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), an investing approach started in the securities industry in the late 1960s and early 1970s. RPI, which is specific to real estate investing, takes into consideration the social ramifications of developing and owning properties coupled with traditional investor and fiduciary goals. All of Landon Butler & Company, LP’s™ (LBC) investment products were founded on the principles of SRI and utilize an investment philosophy that considers both investors goals and an investment’s impact on its local community.

For example, MEPT was founded in 1982 in response to the increasing interest of pension plan trustees who were beginning to insist that their pension plan dollars be used to strengthen their communities, to provide work for their industries, and to create jobs for their members. Many experts in the investment community suggested that a focus on social issues would diminish returns. In fact, investment products, such as MEPT, have proven that it is possible to achieve both competitive returns and collateral benefits through a single initiative.

With LBC's oversight, MEPT has been recognized as a pioneer in RPI and is one of the largest commingled real estate funds in the U.S. that is signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). MEPT has consistently delivered competitive and stable returns for its investor base through an investment vehicle that offers strong governance, transparency and liquidity. Since its inception, MEPT has required that all contractors working on its portfolio properties be signatory to collective bargaining agreements with legitimate trade unions. MEPT is an acknowledged leader in the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) program and the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Energy Star benchmarking program.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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