Lease to Leaf Celebrating Earth Day with Equity At Equity Residential, we're passionate about sustainability and its integral role in creating exceptional apartment communities where people can live, work, and play. We recognize the immense influence the real estate industry holds in shaping our environment and we're committed to making a positive impact every step of the way. That's why, to celebrate Earth Day this year, we're thrilled to announce an exciting initiative wit

Equity Has Your Back. This past year has been especially financially devastating for many families across the United States. With schools reopening after the COVID pandemic, we have a way to help our most vulnerable children start their school year with the resources they need to thrive. As One Team, we invite everyone to join together and help provide school supplies to children in need across all our portfolios. Equity Has Your Back partnered with not-for-profit organizat

Equity Residential is pleased to have developed space for community gardens at two of our Cambridge, MA communities—Lofts at Kendall Square and Third Square. And, residents are thrilled! Residents sign up for designated areas of the garden, tend to plants, and enjoy “fruits” of their labor. Gardening allows residents and the broader community to experience the outdoors, improve air quality and grow healthy and fresh food. Given the popularity of these gardens, we are eval

The continued success of our rich and inclusive culture is the responsibility of our entire workforce, and we provide opportunities for our employees to lead the way. This month is LGBTQ Pride Month, and Equity will continue to support our employees and communities with Pride Walks throughout the month of June. New this year are additional events to expand awareness, education, and hear directly from our employees. We are hosting Inclusive Conversations—a virtual presentation

All Stars Project (ASP) announced that Equity Residential’s Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Catherine Carraway has been named co-chair of the Chicago Board, with Ben Nortman, Executive Vice President of Hilco Global and is the CEO of Hilco Merchant Resources. The is a national nonprofit that “helps tens of thousands of inner-city youth and their families create success in their lives” through a performance based approach. Catherine joined the ASP o

Mental and emotional wellbeing support remains an important topic at Equity Residential. Looking through the lens of the pandemic and a number of social, racial, and economic disparities which were further spotlighted, we recognize the need to shift the way we discuss mental and emotional health and wellbeing at our company. Now, more than ever, it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental and emotional struggles, because that stigma often prevents individuals from seek

At Equity Residential, our employees contribute to a culture that drives our success. We rely on highly skilled, engaged, and motivated individuals to maintain our standing as a leader in our industry. We strive to cultivate and preserve a work environment that enables our employees to be their best. Our high-quality employee training programs across our business create an inspiring environment where team members can progress their careers and build lasting relationships. We

Equity Residential’s solar pilot project will generate about 2,200 therms per year. We are committed to offsetting a considerable amount of building energy use with on-site clean and renewable energy, including solar PV, solar thermal, and cogeneration, where it is physically possible and financially viable. For example, we are finishing up an innovative pilot project at our Park West property in Los Angeles. We are partnered with the California Energy Commission on an inte

Equity Residential continues to build upon and cultivate a culture of inclusion as CEO and President Mark J. Parrell has signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Pledge . This announcement comes on the heels of the company conducting listening sessions to provide the opportunity for employees of color to share their stories and experiences regarding the racial injustices and societal inequities in our country. “We are proud to join more than 1,000 leading companies i

https://staging5.blog.equityapartments.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ChristaSorenson5x7x72dpi-214x300.jpg Christa Sorenson Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer Equity Residential is pleased to announce that Christa Sorenson, the Company’s current Executive Vice President, Human Resources, has had her title changed to Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer. This new title is a reflection of the importance of human capital management in

For many people, the recent holidays are a time of giving, and there are many ways to exercise one’s charitable spirit. For Equity Residential employee Yanita, she always knew exactly how she wanted to give back: partnering with the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago through a toy drive at Equity’s Chicago office. Yanita says organizing and committing to the drive was important because “…as a parent it’s heartbreaking for me to think of all the children tha

Pictured, Mark Parrell, CEO and President of Equity Residential, and Catherine Carraway, Sr Vice President, Compensation and Benefits, present Heather with her Champion of Equity Values Award. Every year, Equity Residential recognizes outstanding results and/or leadership in demonstrating our values with the . Highlighting individuals who promote Diversity & Inclusion, Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Total Wellbeing, winners were announced Tuesday, November 26th.

https://staging5.blog.equityapartments.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Tanya-sq.jpg Please join Equity Residential in welcoming Tanya Foster, Equity’s new Diversity & Inclusion Director. Tanya has worked in the Diversity & Inclusion space for eight years and has developed strategies and initiatives to recruit, develop and retain diverse employees. She has also overseen strategic diversity committees as well as employee resource groups. From the development and management of d

Equity Residential and other supporters attend CAWC's annual Sounds of Silence Gala. Every day, CAWC works hard to end domestic violence through life-saving programs and services.

Equity Residential is proud to receive a Glassdoor Best Places to Work in 2019 Employee's Choice Award! A huge thank you goes out to all of our employees for this recognition!

The Equity Residential Foundation will match all donations made between now and December 14, 2018, up to $50,000, to support those affected by the California Wildfires.