*All videos and renderings that are representations of our proprietary building models were designed by our founder and are subject to changes in design upon actual construction.
ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE INVESTING
INVESTING WITH CONCERN FOR OUR PLANET
SCDC offers our Investor-Purchasers ESG Investing (also known as “socially responsible investing,” “impact investing,” and “sustainable investing”) which prioritizes optimal environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors or outcomes.
Our sustainable multifamily apartment commuity and building designs are made with consideration of the environment and human wellbeing, as well as the economy.
SCDC's ESG considerations for construction and design include but are not limited to:
E - Environmental
Material selection – use of components that are produced using less energy
Water consumption – both during construction, as well as over the life cycle of the building
Construction methods – less carbon-intensive and more environmentally-efficient
Use of new and innovative technologies
Waste management – reducing and reusing
Future proofing design – anticipating future climate change and constructing a climate-resilient built environment
S - Social
Community impact – transportation (public/private)
Accessibility – economic, and in consideration of impairment/disability
G - Governance
Procurement (including supply chain management)
Stakeholder engagement
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ENVIRONMETAL CONCERNS Ø Climate change Ø Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Ø Resource depletion Ø Waste and pollution Ø Water and energy efficiency Ø Deforestation Ø Biodiversity
SOCIAL CONCERNS Ø Working conditions Ø Equal opportunities Ø Human rights Ø Employee diversity Ø Health and safety Ø Child labor and slavery Ø Community engagement Ø Philanthropy
GOVERNANCE CONCERNS Ø Business ethics Ø Executive pay Ø Board diversity and structure Ø Bribery and corruption Ø Political lobbying and donations Ø Tax strategy Ø Compliance
