Phillips Edison & Co Inc

Our Directors on PECO's Board oversee our corporate responsibility framework and PECOECO Promise™. They receive quarterly updates on our progress and strategy, and we have a dedicated Director who regularly liaises with our PECO-ECO Team. With robust Board oversight and the commitment of our entire team, we fulfill our mission and create long-term value for our associates, Neighbors, investors, local shoppers and the broader neighborhoods and the environment. [...] Led by our General Counsel, Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, the PECOECO Team is comprised of cross-functional experts in roles such as SVP of Portfolio Management, SVP of Property Management, Utility Manager, SVP of Construction, VP of Investor Relations, SVP of Marketing, SVP of Human Resources, and SVP of Information Technology. The PECO-ECO Team is committed to upholding and advancing our four key pillars: People, Environmental Stewardship, Culture & Community, and Oversight & Ethics. These pillars emphasize environmental stewardship, social responsibility, risk management, transparency, and accountability. The Board receives quarterly updates from the PECO-ECO Team Lead on the program's strategic initiatives and progress.

Our full Board of Directors oversees our Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CRS) program, ensuring the PECO team's accountability to the program's strategic initiatives, goals, and alignment with PECO's Mission. Our General Counsel has primary responsibility for leading our CRS program and provides quarterly updates to the Board on the program's strategic initiatives and progress. Jane Silfen, one of our Directors, is a seasoned expert in energy innovation and sustainability, and serves as a dedicated Board liaison to our General Counsel. She maintains regular communication with the General Counsel and the Board, offering valuable insights into the program's progress. Management of our CRS program is distributed through various functions within PECO to best support the various initiatives and goals of the program. The CRS Committee is led by senior members of management from our portfolio and property management, construction, human resources, investor relations, compliance and internal controls, risk management and information technology teams. The CRS Committee further collaborates with representatives from our Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee and Disclosure Committee. Consistently evaluating changes in responsible practices, monitoring industry best practices and regulatory shifts, and providing education and training to relevant stakeholders on corporate responsibility and sustainability strategies and initiatives, the CRS Committee ensures our commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.