ESG & DEI
Ranger Global is proudly committed to fostering and preserving strong corporate governance, sound stewardship, and a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, both within our own corporate culture and in the companies in which we invest on behalf of our clients.
Our Approach & Commitment to ESG
Ranger Global recognizes the increasingly important role that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors play in driving investment outcomes. Building upon our long-held view that commercial real estate is inherently a socially responsible business due to its provision of shelter (e.g., residential occupancy, business operations, retail commerce), we are committed to integrating ESG factors into our investment strategy and culture, as well as supporting initiatives that fulfill our corporate responsibility. We believe this is essential to the wellbeing of our employees, investors, stakeholders, and local communities.
From an Environmental perspective:
We commit to complying with or exceeding the requirements of all applicable environmental regulations. This includes reducing the environmental impacts of operations, minimizing climate change impact, and being a responsible steward of resources. As a public real estate investment manager, we commit to own high quality, higher-growth real estate companies that utilize energy-saving initiatives both contributing to reduced carbon emissions and enhancing shareholder value.
From a Social perspective:
We commit to social responsibility initiatives, which includes providing a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our employees and stakeholders. As a company, we are an equal opportunity employer and believe in embracing diversity and inclusion as essential components of achieving the highest long-term economic performance. At the portfolio level, diversity in hiring practices and board composition are metrics that are specifically incorporated into the social dimension of the ESG score generated by our investment team when evaluating high conviction investment candidates for potential inclusion in our funds.
From a Governance perspective:
We commit to complying with or exceeding requirements of all applicable regulations and acting as responsible members of the communities in which we operate. As a majority employee-owned company, we are committed to establishing an inclusive workplace. We believe in acting ethically and responsibly while maintaining a strong corporate governance structure. Additionally, we adhere to the CFA Institute’s Standards of Professional Conduct. At the investment level, quantitative measures of governance quality and alignment of interests (e.g., insider ownership) and qualitative indicators such as board composition, inclusion of independent directors, and observance of fiduciary duty to all stakeholders are key components of our analysis for potential investment.
Lastly, as part of our commitment to ESG initiatives, Ranger Global is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and adheres to its framework and principles of best practice.
Click Here to read our firm’s ESG policy.
Our Approach & Commitment to DEI
Ranger Global is a boutique investment manager founded by two honorably discharged service-disabled veterans of the U.S. Army. We are focused on creating a thriving environment for employees and stakeholders alike—which includes an intentional and increasing focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) education and initiatives. As such, we have implemented a formal DEI Policy and believe that monitoring and improving the social aspect of ESG at our company will contribute to improved productivity, better decision making, and greater open-mindedness to innovations in the workplace. At the portfolio level, diversity in hiring practices and board composition are metrics that are specifically incorporated into the social dimension of the ESG score generated by our investment team. As research suggests that diversity of thought helps to enhance shareholder value, we view diverse staffing and board composition as positive contributors to company performance.
We also believe that having a positive impact on the surrounding communities will not only help create brand loyalty and reduce reputational risk, it will also create cleaner, safer, more productive local economies.
Ranger Global is a proud sponsor of Homes for the Brave, an organization providing housing and services to Veterans experiencing homelessness. https://homesforthebrave.org/
Click Here to read our firm’s DEI policy.