Rexford Industrial Releases Environmental, Social and Governance Impact and TCFD Reports

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Rexford Industrial Realty (NYSE: REXR) released its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Impact Report and 2025 TCFD Report, highlighting significant achievements in sustainability and corporate responsibility. The company avoided 28,500 metric tons of emissions through various initiatives and generated $1.5 billion in societal impact. Key accomplishments include expanding solar capacity to 29MW, achieving 10 LEED certifications, earning Platinum Green Lease Leader designation, and conducting extensive shareholder outreach. The company demonstrated strong commitment to social responsibility with 3,379 employee volunteer hours and 7,000 hours of learning and development. Looking forward, Rexford Industrial plans to focus on decarbonization, expanding green certifications, increasing solar capacity, and enhancing community engagement.

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• Generated $1.5 billion in estimated societal impact through neighborhood revitalization and workforce development
• Achieved significant environmental impact by avoiding 28,500 metric tons of emissions
• Expanded solar power capacity to 29MW of installed or committed solar
• Secured 10 LEED certifications including first LEED Gold repositioning project
• Demonstrated strong shareholder engagement with outreach to 94% of outstanding shares

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LOS ANGELES, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rexford Industrial") (NYSE: REXR), a real estate investment trust focused on creating value by investing in and operating industrial properties throughout infill Southern California, today released its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Impact (ESGi) Report and its 2025 Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures ("TCFD") Report, which informs forward-looking climate-related strategy.

"Through our ESGi strategy, we are delivering measurable positive impacts for our team, communities, tenants and shareholders," said Michael Frankel and Howard Schwimmer, Co-Chief Executive Officers of the Company. "Our purpose-driven approach — grounded in operational excellence, innovation and transparency — positions Rexford to create lasting stakeholder value while building a more sustainable and resilient future."

In 2024, Rexford Industrial delivered meaningful value through its differentiated ESGi strategy, including:

• Environmental Value: Avoided an estimated 28,500 metric tons of emissions by repurposing infill buildings, expanding rooftop solar capacity and partnering with tenants to promote environmentally sustainable operations.
• Societal Value: Generated an estimated $1.5 billion in societal impact by revitalizing neighborhoods through infrastructure and safety improvements, contributing to local job creation and workforce development and supporting our communities through active engagement and volunteering.
• Governance Value: Upheld strong governance practices, enhanced cybersecurity risk management and initiated outreach to shareholders representing approximately 94% of outstanding shares to promote transparency and accountability.

Key Goals Achieved in 2024:

• Developed an embodied carbon reduction strategy, advancing Rexford Industrial's SBTi-validated net zero goals.
• Increased investment in solar power generation to 29MW of installed or committed solar.
• Achieved 10 LEED certifications, including Rexford Industrial's first LEED Gold repositioning project.
• Earned Platinum Green Lease Leader designation.
• Contributed 3,379 employee volunteer hours across our local communities.
• Invested in the future of the Rexford Industrial team with over 7,000 hours of learning and development.
• 100% employee participation in inclusion and anti-bias training.

In 2025, we reassessed our climate-related risks and opportunities, as detailed in the TCFD report, to strengthen Rexford Industrial's approach to risk management, guide long-term capital planning and enhance portfolio resilience.

Looking ahead, Rexford Industrial is focused on developing asset-level decarbonization plans, expanding green building certifications, scaling solar energy capacity, deepening community engagement and fostering continued growth of our team as a key driver of long-term value.

To learn more about our ESG goals or access our full 2024 ESGi Report, associated ESGi Data Book and 2025 TCFD Report, please visit www.rexfordindustrial.com/ESG.

About Rexford Industrial
Rexford Industrial creates value by investing in, operating and redeveloping industrial properties throughout infill Southern California, the world's fourth largest industrial market and consistently the highest-demand with lowest-supply major market in the nation. The Company's highly differentiated strategy enables internal and external growth opportunities through its proprietary value creation and asset management capabilities. As of March 31, 2025, Rexford Industrial's high-quality, irreplaceable portfolio comprised 424 properties with approximately 51.0 million rentable square feet occupied by a stable and diverse tenant base. Structured as a real estate investment trust (REIT) listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "REXR," Rexford Industrial is an S&P MidCap 400 Index member. For more information, please visit www.rexfordindustrial.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
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Contact

Mikayla Lynch
Director, Investor Relations and Capital Markets
(424) 276-3454
mlynch@rexfordindustrial.com 

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FAQ

What are the key achievements in Rexford Industrial's (REXR) 2024 ESG Impact Report?

Key achievements include avoiding 28,500 metric tons of emissions, generating $1.5 billion in societal impact, expanding solar capacity to 29MW, achieving 10 LEED certifications, and conducting outreach to 94% of shareholders.

How much solar power capacity does Rexford Industrial (REXR) have installed or committed?

Rexford Industrial has 29MW of installed or committed solar power capacity as of 2024.

What is Rexford Industrial's (REXR) environmental impact in 2024?

In 2024, Rexford Industrial avoided 28,500 metric tons of emissions through repurposing infill buildings, expanding rooftop solar capacity, and promoting environmentally sustainable operations.

What are Rexford Industrial's (REXR) future ESG priorities?

Rexford Industrial's future priorities include developing asset-level decarbonization plans, expanding green building certifications, scaling solar energy capacity, deepening community engagement, and fostering team growth.

How many LEED certifications did Rexford Industrial (REXR) achieve in 2024?

Rexford Industrial achieved 10 LEED certifications in 2024, including their first LEED Gold repositioning project.