NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Brixmor Property Group BRX ("Brixmor" or the "Company") today announced it has been recognized by two leading organizations for its commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence.  

The Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) awarded Brixmor four out of five Green Stars for outstanding sustainability performance in the Company's first full year of ESG disclosure to investors via GRESB, versus two out of five Green Stars earned during the grace period last year. GRESB is the global standard for environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmarking and reporting for real estate companies and investors.  GRESB's annual Real Estate Assessment evaluates performance against seven sustainability aspects through more than 50 performance indicators such as energy consumption, GHG emissions, water consumption and waste.  In addition to the "Green Star" designation, the Company scored over 90 points, out of 100, in four out of the seven categories.

In addition to the GRESB recognition, the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) Better Buildings Alliance recently recognized Brixmor as a Green Lease Leader at the highest Gold level.  Furthermore, the Company's innovative work with sustainability-focused clauses in tenant leases is featured in an IMT case study. The Company's use of green lease provisions has facilitated the installation of financially viable solar developments while providing tenants below-market-rate electricity from these properties' renewable energy systems.  To read more, visit Green Lease Leaders: Using the Lease to Drive Innovation and Clean Energy.

"We believe in delivering sustainable business results through a relentless focus on the environmental, social and economic well-being of our company, our tenants, our properties and the communities we serve," said Daren Moss, vice president of operations and environmental management with Brixmor Property Group. "Recognition by leading organizations such as GRESB and USDOE validate the hard work by our team to operate at the highest standards in our portfolio nationwide."

To view Brixmor's integrated approach to sustainability, visit www.brixmor.com/about/sustainability

Brixmor Property Group
Brixmor BRX is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates a high-quality, national portfolio of open-air shopping centers. Its 471 retail centers comprise approximately 80 million square feet of prime retail space in established trade areas.  The Company strives to own and operate shopping centers that reflect Brixmor's vision "to be the center of the communities we serve" and are home to a diverse mix of thriving national, regional and local retailers.  Brixmor is a proud real estate partner to more than 5,000 retailers including The TJX Companies, The Kroger Co., Publix Super Markets, Wal-Mart, Ross Stores and L.A. Fitness.

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