At Bridge, we are more than just owners. We are deeply rooted in the communities in which we operate.
A HISTORY OF RESPONSIBLE INVESTING
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1995
Warwick Square Acquisition
Bridge’s founders acquire Warwick Square, the largest Section 42 (LIHTC) affordable housing asset in CA at the time.
- 1996
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2009
Bridge Launches Multifamily I
Bridge launches its first discretionary strategy, Bridge Multifamily I, with dedicated onsite social & community programming.
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2016
“Green Advantage”
Bridge joins Freddie Mac’s “Green Advantage” program for sustainable multifamily operations.
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2017
Bridge Launches Dedicated Workforce & Affordable Housing Strategy
Mandates that more than 51% of residents earn less than 80% of area median income.
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2018
Bridge Launches Opportunity Zone Strategy
Investing to meet both the spirit and the letter of the law to revitalize under-served communities.
- 2018
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2018
Launch of Bridge Women’s Network
Prepares senior-level women for Board Membership and C-Suite positions.
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2019
Bridge Establishes ESG Steering Committee
Composed of cross-functional firm leadership.
- 2020
OUR COMMITMENT
We invest and operate responsibly and believe that strong corporate and individual citizenship go hand-in-hand. We understand that responsible investing enhances risk and return characteristics through deliberate and thoughtful integration of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) best practices.
As an investment manager, we have a duty to act in the best long-term interests of our beneficiaries. In this fiduciary role, we believe that ESG issues affect the performance of investment portfolios to varying degrees across asset classes, sectors, regions, and through time.
ENHANCING RETURNS THROUGH ESG & SUSTAINABILITY
We seek to be an industry leader in our integration of ESG practices across our business and in our communities.
TRACKING & COMMUNICATING RESULTS
Where appropriate and possible in the context of our fiduciary responsibilities, we seek to meet or exceed the following standards in our pursuit of our ESG and responsible investment objectives:
Principles for Responsible Investment
Bridge is a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (“UN PRI”). We have committed to adopt the principles for responsible investment by incorporating environmental, social, and governance issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes, active ownership practices, appropriate investment disclosures, industry promotion, collaboration, and UN PRI implementation progress reports.
Sustainable Development Goals
We support the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and report on relevant UN SDG metrics in our semi-annual IRIS impact reports.
Taskforce on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
We support the Taskforce on Climate Related Financial Disclosures via our association with UN PRI. We also actively integrate climate risk into our investment due diligence process.
Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) – IRIS
We are members of the Global Impact Investing Network and have incorporated their Impact Reporting Investment Standards (IRIS) in reporting ESG-related information to investors in our Workforce and Affordable Housing strategy.
Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR)/CERES
We are committed to be a leader in building a sustainable future for people and the planet, beginning at our assets and in our communities. We have partnered with Ceres to help transform the economy to achieve this goal.
Freddie Mac Green Advantage
As one of the first to participate in Freddie Mac’s Green Advantage program and through the Bridge Green Initiatives program, Bridge is committed to be a leader in environmental stewardship and conservancy at our assets and in our communities.
Communicating Results
We provide reporting and communication that is based on the highest industry standards such as those established by the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) and others. We provide detailed information that enables our valued investors to understand the underlying financial and non-financial drivers of investment results. We strive to provide an investor experience that equals our high expectations.