The Ashforth Company

Building Better CommunitiesTogether

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

The Ashforth Company has been aligned with our guiding principles of commitment quality people and practices for 123 years All are firmly embedded at the core of our

daily operations We are dedicated to not only meeting the needs of our clients and partners

we are highly committed to ensuring we act with the utmost integrity and responsibility

Our sustainability philanthropy and wellness efforts are built on our foundation

of sound business practices and ethics

Thank you to all our employees clients vendors and business partners for all you are doing to help build better communities The following pages highlight Ashforthrsquos measurable progress in 2018 and our continued commitment to sustainability philanthropy and wellness We welcome your thoughts amp suggestions

Together we are all making a positive long-term difference and we will continue working to do more

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Darrell Harvey Co-CEO

Andy Ashforth Co-CEO

ASHFORTHCOM

2The Ashforth Company

has decreased by over 50as a result of the installation of

new high-efficiency condensing gas boilers

Over the past two years average annual gas usage at 3001 Stamford Square

ASHFORTHCOM

3The Ashforth Company

The Ashforth Companyrsquos sustainability mission is to be stewards of our environment by taking responsible actions in our business community and personal lives

Ashforth has a long legacy of conservation reducing energy and water usage incorporating green products and improving air quality Through the guidance of our company leaders and Ashforthrsquos Green Council we remain committed to improving the sustainability of our operations corporate offices and our entire real estate portfolio We work with our tenants vendors and owners to do the same Ashforth believes our efficient building systems and equipment amenities and organization-wide environmentally responsible management approach will aid in preserving the environment for future generations

Ashforth cares about our employees and our tenantsrsquo employees As part of our wellness efforts and

initiatives we encourage all to lead healthier lifestyles

In addition to Ashforthrsquos wellness program for its employees we have a long-standing commitment to providing health-conscious work environments and understand that a healthy building will improve employeesrsquo health and productivity Our overall healthy building program includes efforts to provide superior air quality create opportunities for occupants to stay active and eat healthy and operate sustainable buildings

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

e

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Sustainability amp Wellness

Conservation

bullOver the past two years the average annual gas usage at 3001 Stamford Square has decreased 53 since the installation of new high-efficiency condensing gas boilers mdash the equivalent reduction of 294 barrels of oil

bullCompleted a second-round LED retrofit in 3001 Stamford Squarersquos parking garage stairwells and breezeways mdash Eversourcersquos first in the state of CT mdash saving an estimated 33910 kWh annually the equivalent of 58630 miles driven by an average passenger car

bullNyala Farms an Ashforth-managed property began installation of electric vehicle chargers

bullAshforth began setting up a portfolio-wide digital archiving system which will significantly reduce paper usage

bullThe Stamford 2030 District of which Ashforth is a founding member and is co-chaired by an Ashforth EVP expanded its boundaries in 2018 encompassing over 100 buildings and 12 million square feet with an estimated reduction of over 43000 metric tons of CO2

Ashforth has been tracking its utility performance since 2008 Each year wersquove seen consistent improvement from continued efforts such as replacing and optimizing building systems amp equipment and adding eco-friendly amenities A national trend of increased densityemployment count has caused measurable increases in utility usage In addition numerous factors such as weather tenant type and occupancy affect usage However through all variables Ashforthrsquos ongoing sustainability improvements and efforts have enabled us to keep increases to a minimum and during the past year to reduce overall energy costs

WATER USAGE

2015

140

2014

124

2017

156

2016

160 151

2018

Water consumption across the Ashforth- owned portfolio decreased by 32 from 2017 though consumption has increased on average 54 each year over the past five years due to increased occupancy

2018 saw a dramatic reset of ENERGY STARrsquos performance metrics based on updated market data Two of Ashforthrsquos owned buildings stayed relatively unchanged while two experienced decreases

ENERGY STAR SCORES

4655

46

84

ELECTRIC USAGE

20152014 20172016

234213 228237207

2018

GAS USAGE

2015

197

2014

234

2017

191

2016

215 174

2018

Gas usage at Ashforth-owned buildings decreased by 89 from 2017 usage and continues to decrease year over year due to new equipment installations and advanced optimization methods

Electric usage at Ashforth-owned buildings decreased by 92 from 2017 usage and has decreased 28 over the past five years

The energy and water data reflect four owned buildings totaling nearly 1000000 SF gas data reflects three owned buildings totaling 650000 SF

ASHFORTHCOM

4

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

2018 Sustainability amp Wellness Reporte

326

2015

273

2017

332

2016

251

2018

bullAshforth held its ninth Annual Environmental Awareness Week event at three owned and one managed buildings During the event employees brought in 2500 lbs of household e-waste for recycling In addition 18 bags of clothing were donated to Person-to-Person 230 books were donated to Ferguson Library and over 300 pairs of eyeglasses were donated to Stamfordrsquos Lions Club

bullAshforth introduced a new Farm-to-Office online produce service Field Goods with direct

delivery to several owned properties Fruit amp vegetable bag subscriptions as well as agrave la carte local produce items from over 60 small farms and producers are offered

bullAshforth continued its five-year-running Farm Shares at Work program at three owned buildings In 2018 33 participants ordered weekly CSA shares full of fresh farm products during the summer and fall seasons from a local CT farm

RecyclingbullAshforth implemented its first Daily Hydration

Challenge in May of 2018 with a 28 participation rate (33 employees) encouraging employees to drink more water during the work day The first Challenge was so successful that a second was held in October

bullE-mailed a monthly wellness newsletter to employees featuring articles on health awareness fitness and safety financial and emotional wellness in-season produce as well as offering nutritious recipes

bullE-mailed a quarterly sustainability newsletter to employees highlighting environmental information trends amp innovations how-to suggestions local events and initiatives and recycling tips

bullThe Business Council of Fairfield Countyrsquos Healthy Employer Recognition Program honored Ashforth with a Gold award for our Wellness program Ashforth has received seven consecutive awards

Wellness

2015 2016

205

2017

164

274

2018

182

Ashforth recycled 205 tons of e-waste ndash fluorescent lamps electronics and batteries ndash at our three owned CT buildings (an equivalent savings of 163262 hours of electric usage)

E-WASTE

WASTE DIVERSION

In Ashforthrsquos fourth year analyzing our three owned CT buildings we recycled 104 tons of cardboard office paper bottles cans and plastic (an equivalent savings of 3842 gallons of oil) while sending 311 tons of garbage to landfill ndash 251 of total waste diverted a decrease of 81 from 2017

A higher number is better The decrease in waste diversion over the past two years appears to be due to a reduction in paper use ndash a positive Ashforth has been tracking its waste diversion and e-waste recycling since 2015 Annual fluctuation is typical and related to volume of capital projects and tenantsrsquo improvements

ASHFORTHCOM

5

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

2018 Sustainability amp Wellness Reporte

320oz

64ozper day

GOAL

per week

4 x 16oz =

64oz x 5 =days

cups

39728 ounces of water consumed

Conservation

Reduce electric usage at Ashforth-owned buildings

by 3

Reduce water consumption at Ashforth-owned buildings by 3

Reduce gas usage at Ashforth-owned buildings

by 3

bullSource over 50 of electricity used by Ashforth-owned buildings from renewable energy sources

bullIncrease ENERGY STAR ratings at all Ashforth-owned buildings

bullReview and update all ENERGY STAR data to more accurately measure and track energy performance throughout the portfolio

bullAfter piloting a digital archiving program at Ashforth-owned buildings encourage owners of third-party managed assignments to adopt Ashforthrsquos paperless archiving system

RecyclingIncrease percentage of waste diverted from landfill at Ashforth-owned buildings in CT by 5

bullIncrease year-round e-cycling by tenants in Ashforth-owned buildings in CT by 5

bullImprove e-cycling participation by employees of tenants during Ashforthrsquos annual Environmental Awareness Week by holding an e-cycling collection competition at all participating buildings

bullIncorporate recycling standard into Tenant Rules and Regulations for all Ashforth-owned buildings

bullResearch cost-effective ways to recycle or donate more during demolition at AP Constructionrsquos project sites

PurchasingbullUpdate reporting system for improved tracking encourage all divisionsrsquo

purchases to be USA-made or locally-sourced

CommunicationbullExpand Ashforthrsquos sustainability awareness program with more

frequent communications regarding water conservation energy efficiency waste reduction and recycling across the company and all owned and managed properties

bullCreate an educational overview video describing recycling items and locations also create multiple video clips highlighting recycling tips how to be more sustainable in the office and at home etc

WellnessIdentify and implement new wellness initiatives that encourage our employees to lead healthy lifestyles

bullCreate an outdoor event at an Ashforth-owned building encouraging tenants to participate in fun physical activities

bullResearch cost-effective ways to encourage building occupants to use the stairs in our owned buildings

bullResearch opportunities where we can incorporate biophilic design (design features that reconnect people with nature and could help reduce stress in the workplace) in our buildings

2019 Sustainability amp Wellness Goalse

ASHFORTHCOM

6

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Stamford Hospitalrsquos Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion Walk amp Run

ASHFORTHCOM

7The Ashforth Company

Giving back is an intrinsic part of Ashforthrsquos company values and culture We are committed to making an

impact in our communities through corporate citizenship civic involvement and employee volunteerism

Ashforth focuses its philanthropic efforts on education and healthcare along with a priority to encourage and facilitate employee volunteerism Collectively our financial contributions our in-kind services and employee volunteer hours have helped to advance many worthy nonprofits where we live and work We also encourage volunteerism to over 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous events at our buildings that benefit local nonprofits With a long and respected history of giving back we understand helping our nonprofits whether with dollars or just a helping hand makes our communities stronger and that benefits everyone personally

e

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Philanthropy

Stamford Hospital amp The Bennett Cancer CenterbullAshforth is the founding amp presenting sponsor of the Stamford Hospitalrsquos Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion

Walk amp Run event Connecticutrsquos longest running and largest participatory charitable event It has raised over $152 million over 23 years

bullSince 1996 Ashforthrsquos total contribution including our annual corporate donation in-kind marketing and team donation has exceeded $125 million

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO has served as chairman of the hospital and is co-chairman of the Stamford Hospital Foundation Board Our VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the eventrsquos executive committee the past 23 years

bullAshforthrsquos team of 32 participants walked and raised $20139 in 2018 and over the past 23 years raised $282619

bullDonated marketing services in 2018 Total value of these services over the past 23 years is $365000

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

8

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Boys amp Girls Club of StamfordbullAshforth has been a supporter of the Boys amp Girls Club for over 24 years and our Executive Assistant to Ashforthrsquos

Co-CEO has been a member of the board the majority of these years

bullAshforth is a significant sponsor of the Clubrsquos City Chic event The event raised $380817 in 2018 and since 1991 has raised nearly $4 million

bullIn addition to financial support in 2018 Ashforth provided marketing services for the event valued at $7500 Total value of these services over the past seven years is $60000

bullAshforth also annually supports the Boys amp Girls Clubrsquos golf event which raised $160150 in 2018

March of DimesbullThe Ashforth Company was the first honoree of the March of Dimes Fairfield County Real

Estate Award event and has been a sponsor ever since

bullThe Real Estate Award event raised $383093 in 2018 and since 1996 has raised over $7 million

bullOur in-kind marketing services over the past 23 years are valued at $165000

bullOur VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the event committee for the past 23 years along with our EVP of our construction division for numerous years

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

9

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Future 5bullSince 2010 Ashforthrsquos total contribution which includes financial and in-kind marketing support has

exceeded $211000

bullAshforth provides an in-kind program to help Future 5 students further their job training skills and goals which includes site visits job shadowing and internships

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO and VP Marketing amp Communications were members of the board

bullIn 2018 100 of Future 5rsquos high school seniors graduated with 36 going on to attend four-year colleges and 19 going on to attend two-year colleges Founded in 2009 Future 5 has served 500+ students and overall has a 98 high school graduation rate

bullAshforth encourages volunteerism to nearly 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous community-oriented events

bull3000+ hours of volunteer time by employees chairing or participating on nonprofit committees

bull3 employees volunteered to fly the Bob the Builder balloon for the Stamford Downtown Special Services Districtrsquos annual Thanksgiving Parade Spectacular

bull7 employees donated several new school outfits sneakers fall and winter jackets and backpacks filled with school supplies to two children who attend Roxbury School and Stillmeadow School in Stamford

bullHeld building-wide drives at ownedmanaged properties and collected over 450 gifts and nearly 100 dresses shoes and accessories for the Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive benefitting Kids Helping Kids

bullIn the fall Ashforth held building-wide drives benefitting The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County collecting food for nonprofit organizations to feed the hungry SilverSource collecting clothing and personal items for older adults and Operation Gratitude collecting extra Halloween candy to act as packing in care packages for troops and first responders

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

10

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Focus on French Cinema presented by Alliance Franccedilaise of Greenwich

bullUse of parking space at Greenwich Plaza and two Ashforth shuttles plus driver expense donated to Greenwich Wine+Food Festival presented by Serendipity The event year-to-year supports multiple charitable organizations

bullDonated use of Ashforth shuttle plus driver expense to Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens for the ArborEarth Day Family Festival

bullDonated use of parking space at Greenwich Plaza for the annual Greenwich Town Party

bullProvided in-kind marketing and graphic design services for the Kids Helping Kidsrsquo annual Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Audubon Connecticut

bullSporting event tickets donated to various nonprofits

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

11

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Partial listing

Achievement First

Audubon Connecticut

Benchmark Edgehill

The Bennett Cancer Center

BOMA Southern CT amp BOMA Westchester

Boys amp Girls Club of Greenwich

Boys amp Girls Club of Stamford

Bruce Museum

The Business Council of Fairfield County

Childrenrsquos Learning Centers of Fairfield County

Family Centers

Family First in Education

The Freshwater Trust

Greens Farms Academy

Greenwich Community Projects Fund

Greenwich Historical Society

Greenwich Library

Greenwich Pool in Byram Park

Hamden Hall Country Day School (HHCDS) Development

Junior League of Greenwich

Kids Helping Kids

Literacy Volunteers at Family Centers

Lloyd EcoDistrict

Lloyd Enhanced Services District

March of Dimes

Maritime Aquarium

NAIOP

New Canaan YMCA

Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)

Regional Plan Association

Stamford 2030 District

Stamford Downtown Special Services District

Stamford Hospital

Stamford Health Foundation

Teach For America

United Way of Western Connecticut

White Plains Hospital

ASHFORTHCOM

12

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Proud to Support Nonprofits in 2018e

ASHFORTH AND ITS DIVISIONS WERE

Integrity bull Quality bull Expertise bull Since 1896

The Ashforth Company

STAMFORD CT bull 203 359-8500 bull ASHFORTHCOM

The Ashforth Company has been aligned with our guiding principles of commitment quality people and practices for 123 years All are firmly embedded at the core of our

daily operations We are dedicated to not only meeting the needs of our clients and partners

we are highly committed to ensuring we act with the utmost integrity and responsibility

Our sustainability philanthropy and wellness efforts are built on our foundation

of sound business practices and ethics

Thank you to all our employees clients vendors and business partners for all you are doing to help build better communities The following pages highlight Ashforthrsquos measurable progress in 2018 and our continued commitment to sustainability philanthropy and wellness We welcome your thoughts amp suggestions

Together we are all making a positive long-term difference and we will continue working to do more

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Darrell Harvey Co-CEO

Andy Ashforth Co-CEO

ASHFORTHCOM

2The Ashforth Company

has decreased by over 50as a result of the installation of

new high-efficiency condensing gas boilers

Over the past two years average annual gas usage at 3001 Stamford Square

ASHFORTHCOM

3The Ashforth Company

The Ashforth Companyrsquos sustainability mission is to be stewards of our environment by taking responsible actions in our business community and personal lives

Ashforth has a long legacy of conservation reducing energy and water usage incorporating green products and improving air quality Through the guidance of our company leaders and Ashforthrsquos Green Council we remain committed to improving the sustainability of our operations corporate offices and our entire real estate portfolio We work with our tenants vendors and owners to do the same Ashforth believes our efficient building systems and equipment amenities and organization-wide environmentally responsible management approach will aid in preserving the environment for future generations

Ashforth cares about our employees and our tenantsrsquo employees As part of our wellness efforts and

initiatives we encourage all to lead healthier lifestyles

In addition to Ashforthrsquos wellness program for its employees we have a long-standing commitment to providing health-conscious work environments and understand that a healthy building will improve employeesrsquo health and productivity Our overall healthy building program includes efforts to provide superior air quality create opportunities for occupants to stay active and eat healthy and operate sustainable buildings

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

e

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Sustainability amp Wellness

Conservation

bullOver the past two years the average annual gas usage at 3001 Stamford Square has decreased 53 since the installation of new high-efficiency condensing gas boilers mdash the equivalent reduction of 294 barrels of oil

bullCompleted a second-round LED retrofit in 3001 Stamford Squarersquos parking garage stairwells and breezeways mdash Eversourcersquos first in the state of CT mdash saving an estimated 33910 kWh annually the equivalent of 58630 miles driven by an average passenger car

bullNyala Farms an Ashforth-managed property began installation of electric vehicle chargers

bullAshforth began setting up a portfolio-wide digital archiving system which will significantly reduce paper usage

bullThe Stamford 2030 District of which Ashforth is a founding member and is co-chaired by an Ashforth EVP expanded its boundaries in 2018 encompassing over 100 buildings and 12 million square feet with an estimated reduction of over 43000 metric tons of CO2

Ashforth has been tracking its utility performance since 2008 Each year wersquove seen consistent improvement from continued efforts such as replacing and optimizing building systems amp equipment and adding eco-friendly amenities A national trend of increased densityemployment count has caused measurable increases in utility usage In addition numerous factors such as weather tenant type and occupancy affect usage However through all variables Ashforthrsquos ongoing sustainability improvements and efforts have enabled us to keep increases to a minimum and during the past year to reduce overall energy costs

WATER USAGE

2015

140

2014

124

2017

156

2016

160 151

2018

Water consumption across the Ashforth- owned portfolio decreased by 32 from 2017 though consumption has increased on average 54 each year over the past five years due to increased occupancy

2018 saw a dramatic reset of ENERGY STARrsquos performance metrics based on updated market data Two of Ashforthrsquos owned buildings stayed relatively unchanged while two experienced decreases

ENERGY STAR SCORES

4655

46

84

ELECTRIC USAGE

20152014 20172016

234213 228237207

2018

GAS USAGE

2015

197

2014

234

2017

191

2016

215 174

2018

Gas usage at Ashforth-owned buildings decreased by 89 from 2017 usage and continues to decrease year over year due to new equipment installations and advanced optimization methods

Electric usage at Ashforth-owned buildings decreased by 92 from 2017 usage and has decreased 28 over the past five years

The energy and water data reflect four owned buildings totaling nearly 1000000 SF gas data reflects three owned buildings totaling 650000 SF

ASHFORTHCOM

4

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

2018 Sustainability amp Wellness Reporte

326

2015

273

2017

332

2016

251

2018

bullAshforth held its ninth Annual Environmental Awareness Week event at three owned and one managed buildings During the event employees brought in 2500 lbs of household e-waste for recycling In addition 18 bags of clothing were donated to Person-to-Person 230 books were donated to Ferguson Library and over 300 pairs of eyeglasses were donated to Stamfordrsquos Lions Club

bullAshforth introduced a new Farm-to-Office online produce service Field Goods with direct

delivery to several owned properties Fruit amp vegetable bag subscriptions as well as agrave la carte local produce items from over 60 small farms and producers are offered

bullAshforth continued its five-year-running Farm Shares at Work program at three owned buildings In 2018 33 participants ordered weekly CSA shares full of fresh farm products during the summer and fall seasons from a local CT farm

RecyclingbullAshforth implemented its first Daily Hydration

Challenge in May of 2018 with a 28 participation rate (33 employees) encouraging employees to drink more water during the work day The first Challenge was so successful that a second was held in October

bullE-mailed a monthly wellness newsletter to employees featuring articles on health awareness fitness and safety financial and emotional wellness in-season produce as well as offering nutritious recipes

bullE-mailed a quarterly sustainability newsletter to employees highlighting environmental information trends amp innovations how-to suggestions local events and initiatives and recycling tips

bullThe Business Council of Fairfield Countyrsquos Healthy Employer Recognition Program honored Ashforth with a Gold award for our Wellness program Ashforth has received seven consecutive awards

Wellness

2015 2016

205

2017

164

274

2018

182

Ashforth recycled 205 tons of e-waste ndash fluorescent lamps electronics and batteries ndash at our three owned CT buildings (an equivalent savings of 163262 hours of electric usage)

E-WASTE

WASTE DIVERSION

In Ashforthrsquos fourth year analyzing our three owned CT buildings we recycled 104 tons of cardboard office paper bottles cans and plastic (an equivalent savings of 3842 gallons of oil) while sending 311 tons of garbage to landfill ndash 251 of total waste diverted a decrease of 81 from 2017

A higher number is better The decrease in waste diversion over the past two years appears to be due to a reduction in paper use ndash a positive Ashforth has been tracking its waste diversion and e-waste recycling since 2015 Annual fluctuation is typical and related to volume of capital projects and tenantsrsquo improvements

ASHFORTHCOM

5

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

2018 Sustainability amp Wellness Reporte

320oz

64ozper day

GOAL

per week

4 x 16oz =

64oz x 5 =days

cups

39728 ounces of water consumed

Conservation

Reduce electric usage at Ashforth-owned buildings

by 3

Reduce water consumption at Ashforth-owned buildings by 3

Reduce gas usage at Ashforth-owned buildings

by 3

bullSource over 50 of electricity used by Ashforth-owned buildings from renewable energy sources

bullIncrease ENERGY STAR ratings at all Ashforth-owned buildings

bullReview and update all ENERGY STAR data to more accurately measure and track energy performance throughout the portfolio

bullAfter piloting a digital archiving program at Ashforth-owned buildings encourage owners of third-party managed assignments to adopt Ashforthrsquos paperless archiving system

RecyclingIncrease percentage of waste diverted from landfill at Ashforth-owned buildings in CT by 5

bullIncrease year-round e-cycling by tenants in Ashforth-owned buildings in CT by 5

bullImprove e-cycling participation by employees of tenants during Ashforthrsquos annual Environmental Awareness Week by holding an e-cycling collection competition at all participating buildings

bullIncorporate recycling standard into Tenant Rules and Regulations for all Ashforth-owned buildings

bullResearch cost-effective ways to recycle or donate more during demolition at AP Constructionrsquos project sites

PurchasingbullUpdate reporting system for improved tracking encourage all divisionsrsquo

purchases to be USA-made or locally-sourced

CommunicationbullExpand Ashforthrsquos sustainability awareness program with more

frequent communications regarding water conservation energy efficiency waste reduction and recycling across the company and all owned and managed properties

bullCreate an educational overview video describing recycling items and locations also create multiple video clips highlighting recycling tips how to be more sustainable in the office and at home etc

WellnessIdentify and implement new wellness initiatives that encourage our employees to lead healthy lifestyles

bullCreate an outdoor event at an Ashforth-owned building encouraging tenants to participate in fun physical activities

bullResearch cost-effective ways to encourage building occupants to use the stairs in our owned buildings

bullResearch opportunities where we can incorporate biophilic design (design features that reconnect people with nature and could help reduce stress in the workplace) in our buildings

2019 Sustainability amp Wellness Goalse

ASHFORTHCOM

6

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Stamford Hospitalrsquos Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion Walk amp Run

ASHFORTHCOM

7The Ashforth Company

Giving back is an intrinsic part of Ashforthrsquos company values and culture We are committed to making an

impact in our communities through corporate citizenship civic involvement and employee volunteerism

Ashforth focuses its philanthropic efforts on education and healthcare along with a priority to encourage and facilitate employee volunteerism Collectively our financial contributions our in-kind services and employee volunteer hours have helped to advance many worthy nonprofits where we live and work We also encourage volunteerism to over 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous events at our buildings that benefit local nonprofits With a long and respected history of giving back we understand helping our nonprofits whether with dollars or just a helping hand makes our communities stronger and that benefits everyone personally

e

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Philanthropy

Stamford Hospital amp The Bennett Cancer CenterbullAshforth is the founding amp presenting sponsor of the Stamford Hospitalrsquos Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion

Walk amp Run event Connecticutrsquos longest running and largest participatory charitable event It has raised over $152 million over 23 years

bullSince 1996 Ashforthrsquos total contribution including our annual corporate donation in-kind marketing and team donation has exceeded $125 million

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO has served as chairman of the hospital and is co-chairman of the Stamford Hospital Foundation Board Our VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the eventrsquos executive committee the past 23 years

bullAshforthrsquos team of 32 participants walked and raised $20139 in 2018 and over the past 23 years raised $282619

bullDonated marketing services in 2018 Total value of these services over the past 23 years is $365000

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

8

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Boys amp Girls Club of StamfordbullAshforth has been a supporter of the Boys amp Girls Club for over 24 years and our Executive Assistant to Ashforthrsquos

Co-CEO has been a member of the board the majority of these years

bullAshforth is a significant sponsor of the Clubrsquos City Chic event The event raised $380817 in 2018 and since 1991 has raised nearly $4 million

bullIn addition to financial support in 2018 Ashforth provided marketing services for the event valued at $7500 Total value of these services over the past seven years is $60000

bullAshforth also annually supports the Boys amp Girls Clubrsquos golf event which raised $160150 in 2018

March of DimesbullThe Ashforth Company was the first honoree of the March of Dimes Fairfield County Real

Estate Award event and has been a sponsor ever since

bullThe Real Estate Award event raised $383093 in 2018 and since 1996 has raised over $7 million

bullOur in-kind marketing services over the past 23 years are valued at $165000

bullOur VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the event committee for the past 23 years along with our EVP of our construction division for numerous years

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

9

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Future 5bullSince 2010 Ashforthrsquos total contribution which includes financial and in-kind marketing support has

exceeded $211000

bullAshforth provides an in-kind program to help Future 5 students further their job training skills and goals which includes site visits job shadowing and internships

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO and VP Marketing amp Communications were members of the board

bullIn 2018 100 of Future 5rsquos high school seniors graduated with 36 going on to attend four-year colleges and 19 going on to attend two-year colleges Founded in 2009 Future 5 has served 500+ students and overall has a 98 high school graduation rate

bullAshforth encourages volunteerism to nearly 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous community-oriented events

bull3000+ hours of volunteer time by employees chairing or participating on nonprofit committees

bull3 employees volunteered to fly the Bob the Builder balloon for the Stamford Downtown Special Services Districtrsquos annual Thanksgiving Parade Spectacular

bull7 employees donated several new school outfits sneakers fall and winter jackets and backpacks filled with school supplies to two children who attend Roxbury School and Stillmeadow School in Stamford

bullHeld building-wide drives at ownedmanaged properties and collected over 450 gifts and nearly 100 dresses shoes and accessories for the Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive benefitting Kids Helping Kids

bullIn the fall Ashforth held building-wide drives benefitting The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County collecting food for nonprofit organizations to feed the hungry SilverSource collecting clothing and personal items for older adults and Operation Gratitude collecting extra Halloween candy to act as packing in care packages for troops and first responders

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

10

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Focus on French Cinema presented by Alliance Franccedilaise of Greenwich

bullUse of parking space at Greenwich Plaza and two Ashforth shuttles plus driver expense donated to Greenwich Wine+Food Festival presented by Serendipity The event year-to-year supports multiple charitable organizations

bullDonated use of Ashforth shuttle plus driver expense to Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens for the ArborEarth Day Family Festival

bullDonated use of parking space at Greenwich Plaza for the annual Greenwich Town Party

bullProvided in-kind marketing and graphic design services for the Kids Helping Kidsrsquo annual Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Audubon Connecticut

bullSporting event tickets donated to various nonprofits

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

11

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Partial listing

Achievement First

Audubon Connecticut

Benchmark Edgehill

The Bennett Cancer Center

BOMA Southern CT amp BOMA Westchester

Boys amp Girls Club of Greenwich

Boys amp Girls Club of Stamford

Bruce Museum

The Business Council of Fairfield County

Childrenrsquos Learning Centers of Fairfield County

Family Centers

Family First in Education

The Freshwater Trust

Greens Farms Academy

Greenwich Community Projects Fund

Greenwich Historical Society

Greenwich Library

Greenwich Pool in Byram Park

Hamden Hall Country Day School (HHCDS) Development

Junior League of Greenwich

Kids Helping Kids

Literacy Volunteers at Family Centers

Lloyd EcoDistrict

Lloyd Enhanced Services District

March of Dimes

Maritime Aquarium

NAIOP

New Canaan YMCA

Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)

Regional Plan Association

Stamford 2030 District

Stamford Downtown Special Services District

Stamford Hospital

Stamford Health Foundation

Teach For America

United Way of Western Connecticut

White Plains Hospital

ASHFORTHCOM

12

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Proud to Support Nonprofits in 2018e

ASHFORTH AND ITS DIVISIONS WERE

Integrity bull Quality bull Expertise bull Since 1896

The Ashforth Company

STAMFORD CT bull 203 359-8500 bull ASHFORTHCOM

has decreased by over 50as a result of the installation of

new high-efficiency condensing gas boilers

Over the past two years average annual gas usage at 3001 Stamford Square

ASHFORTHCOM

3The Ashforth Company

The Ashforth Companyrsquos sustainability mission is to be stewards of our environment by taking responsible actions in our business community and personal lives

Ashforth has a long legacy of conservation reducing energy and water usage incorporating green products and improving air quality Through the guidance of our company leaders and Ashforthrsquos Green Council we remain committed to improving the sustainability of our operations corporate offices and our entire real estate portfolio We work with our tenants vendors and owners to do the same Ashforth believes our efficient building systems and equipment amenities and organization-wide environmentally responsible management approach will aid in preserving the environment for future generations

Ashforth cares about our employees and our tenantsrsquo employees As part of our wellness efforts and

initiatives we encourage all to lead healthier lifestyles

In addition to Ashforthrsquos wellness program for its employees we have a long-standing commitment to providing health-conscious work environments and understand that a healthy building will improve employeesrsquo health and productivity Our overall healthy building program includes efforts to provide superior air quality create opportunities for occupants to stay active and eat healthy and operate sustainable buildings

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

e

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Sustainability amp Wellness

Conservation

bullOver the past two years the average annual gas usage at 3001 Stamford Square has decreased 53 since the installation of new high-efficiency condensing gas boilers mdash the equivalent reduction of 294 barrels of oil

bullCompleted a second-round LED retrofit in 3001 Stamford Squarersquos parking garage stairwells and breezeways mdash Eversourcersquos first in the state of CT mdash saving an estimated 33910 kWh annually the equivalent of 58630 miles driven by an average passenger car

bullNyala Farms an Ashforth-managed property began installation of electric vehicle chargers

bullAshforth began setting up a portfolio-wide digital archiving system which will significantly reduce paper usage

bullThe Stamford 2030 District of which Ashforth is a founding member and is co-chaired by an Ashforth EVP expanded its boundaries in 2018 encompassing over 100 buildings and 12 million square feet with an estimated reduction of over 43000 metric tons of CO2

Ashforth has been tracking its utility performance since 2008 Each year wersquove seen consistent improvement from continued efforts such as replacing and optimizing building systems amp equipment and adding eco-friendly amenities A national trend of increased densityemployment count has caused measurable increases in utility usage In addition numerous factors such as weather tenant type and occupancy affect usage However through all variables Ashforthrsquos ongoing sustainability improvements and efforts have enabled us to keep increases to a minimum and during the past year to reduce overall energy costs

WATER USAGE

2015

140

2014

124

2017

156

2016

160 151

2018

Water consumption across the Ashforth- owned portfolio decreased by 32 from 2017 though consumption has increased on average 54 each year over the past five years due to increased occupancy

2018 saw a dramatic reset of ENERGY STARrsquos performance metrics based on updated market data Two of Ashforthrsquos owned buildings stayed relatively unchanged while two experienced decreases

ENERGY STAR SCORES

4655

46

84

ELECTRIC USAGE

20152014 20172016

234213 228237207

2018

GAS USAGE

2015

197

2014

234

2017

191

2016

215 174

2018

Gas usage at Ashforth-owned buildings decreased by 89 from 2017 usage and continues to decrease year over year due to new equipment installations and advanced optimization methods

Electric usage at Ashforth-owned buildings decreased by 92 from 2017 usage and has decreased 28 over the past five years

The energy and water data reflect four owned buildings totaling nearly 1000000 SF gas data reflects three owned buildings totaling 650000 SF

ASHFORTHCOM

4

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

2018 Sustainability amp Wellness Reporte

326

2015

273

2017

332

2016

251

2018

bullAshforth held its ninth Annual Environmental Awareness Week event at three owned and one managed buildings During the event employees brought in 2500 lbs of household e-waste for recycling In addition 18 bags of clothing were donated to Person-to-Person 230 books were donated to Ferguson Library and over 300 pairs of eyeglasses were donated to Stamfordrsquos Lions Club

bullAshforth introduced a new Farm-to-Office online produce service Field Goods with direct

delivery to several owned properties Fruit amp vegetable bag subscriptions as well as agrave la carte local produce items from over 60 small farms and producers are offered

bullAshforth continued its five-year-running Farm Shares at Work program at three owned buildings In 2018 33 participants ordered weekly CSA shares full of fresh farm products during the summer and fall seasons from a local CT farm

RecyclingbullAshforth implemented its first Daily Hydration

Challenge in May of 2018 with a 28 participation rate (33 employees) encouraging employees to drink more water during the work day The first Challenge was so successful that a second was held in October

bullE-mailed a monthly wellness newsletter to employees featuring articles on health awareness fitness and safety financial and emotional wellness in-season produce as well as offering nutritious recipes

bullE-mailed a quarterly sustainability newsletter to employees highlighting environmental information trends amp innovations how-to suggestions local events and initiatives and recycling tips

bullThe Business Council of Fairfield Countyrsquos Healthy Employer Recognition Program honored Ashforth with a Gold award for our Wellness program Ashforth has received seven consecutive awards

Wellness

2015 2016

205

2017

164

274

2018

182

Ashforth recycled 205 tons of e-waste ndash fluorescent lamps electronics and batteries ndash at our three owned CT buildings (an equivalent savings of 163262 hours of electric usage)

E-WASTE

WASTE DIVERSION

In Ashforthrsquos fourth year analyzing our three owned CT buildings we recycled 104 tons of cardboard office paper bottles cans and plastic (an equivalent savings of 3842 gallons of oil) while sending 311 tons of garbage to landfill ndash 251 of total waste diverted a decrease of 81 from 2017

A higher number is better The decrease in waste diversion over the past two years appears to be due to a reduction in paper use ndash a positive Ashforth has been tracking its waste diversion and e-waste recycling since 2015 Annual fluctuation is typical and related to volume of capital projects and tenantsrsquo improvements

ASHFORTHCOM

5

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

2018 Sustainability amp Wellness Reporte

320oz

64ozper day

GOAL

per week

4 x 16oz =

64oz x 5 =days

cups

39728 ounces of water consumed

Conservation

Reduce electric usage at Ashforth-owned buildings

by 3

Reduce water consumption at Ashforth-owned buildings by 3

Reduce gas usage at Ashforth-owned buildings

by 3

bullSource over 50 of electricity used by Ashforth-owned buildings from renewable energy sources

bullIncrease ENERGY STAR ratings at all Ashforth-owned buildings

bullReview and update all ENERGY STAR data to more accurately measure and track energy performance throughout the portfolio

bullAfter piloting a digital archiving program at Ashforth-owned buildings encourage owners of third-party managed assignments to adopt Ashforthrsquos paperless archiving system

RecyclingIncrease percentage of waste diverted from landfill at Ashforth-owned buildings in CT by 5

bullIncrease year-round e-cycling by tenants in Ashforth-owned buildings in CT by 5

bullImprove e-cycling participation by employees of tenants during Ashforthrsquos annual Environmental Awareness Week by holding an e-cycling collection competition at all participating buildings

bullIncorporate recycling standard into Tenant Rules and Regulations for all Ashforth-owned buildings

bullResearch cost-effective ways to recycle or donate more during demolition at AP Constructionrsquos project sites

PurchasingbullUpdate reporting system for improved tracking encourage all divisionsrsquo

purchases to be USA-made or locally-sourced

CommunicationbullExpand Ashforthrsquos sustainability awareness program with more

frequent communications regarding water conservation energy efficiency waste reduction and recycling across the company and all owned and managed properties

bullCreate an educational overview video describing recycling items and locations also create multiple video clips highlighting recycling tips how to be more sustainable in the office and at home etc

WellnessIdentify and implement new wellness initiatives that encourage our employees to lead healthy lifestyles

bullCreate an outdoor event at an Ashforth-owned building encouraging tenants to participate in fun physical activities

bullResearch cost-effective ways to encourage building occupants to use the stairs in our owned buildings

bullResearch opportunities where we can incorporate biophilic design (design features that reconnect people with nature and could help reduce stress in the workplace) in our buildings

2019 Sustainability amp Wellness Goalse

ASHFORTHCOM

6

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Stamford Hospitalrsquos Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion Walk amp Run

ASHFORTHCOM

7The Ashforth Company

Giving back is an intrinsic part of Ashforthrsquos company values and culture We are committed to making an

impact in our communities through corporate citizenship civic involvement and employee volunteerism

Ashforth focuses its philanthropic efforts on education and healthcare along with a priority to encourage and facilitate employee volunteerism Collectively our financial contributions our in-kind services and employee volunteer hours have helped to advance many worthy nonprofits where we live and work We also encourage volunteerism to over 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous events at our buildings that benefit local nonprofits With a long and respected history of giving back we understand helping our nonprofits whether with dollars or just a helping hand makes our communities stronger and that benefits everyone personally

e

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Philanthropy

Stamford Hospital amp The Bennett Cancer CenterbullAshforth is the founding amp presenting sponsor of the Stamford Hospitalrsquos Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion

Walk amp Run event Connecticutrsquos longest running and largest participatory charitable event It has raised over $152 million over 23 years

bullSince 1996 Ashforthrsquos total contribution including our annual corporate donation in-kind marketing and team donation has exceeded $125 million

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO has served as chairman of the hospital and is co-chairman of the Stamford Hospital Foundation Board Our VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the eventrsquos executive committee the past 23 years

bullAshforthrsquos team of 32 participants walked and raised $20139 in 2018 and over the past 23 years raised $282619

bullDonated marketing services in 2018 Total value of these services over the past 23 years is $365000

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

8

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Boys amp Girls Club of StamfordbullAshforth has been a supporter of the Boys amp Girls Club for over 24 years and our Executive Assistant to Ashforthrsquos

Co-CEO has been a member of the board the majority of these years

bullAshforth is a significant sponsor of the Clubrsquos City Chic event The event raised $380817 in 2018 and since 1991 has raised nearly $4 million

bullIn addition to financial support in 2018 Ashforth provided marketing services for the event valued at $7500 Total value of these services over the past seven years is $60000

bullAshforth also annually supports the Boys amp Girls Clubrsquos golf event which raised $160150 in 2018

March of DimesbullThe Ashforth Company was the first honoree of the March of Dimes Fairfield County Real

Estate Award event and has been a sponsor ever since

bullThe Real Estate Award event raised $383093 in 2018 and since 1996 has raised over $7 million

bullOur in-kind marketing services over the past 23 years are valued at $165000

bullOur VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the event committee for the past 23 years along with our EVP of our construction division for numerous years

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

9

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Future 5bullSince 2010 Ashforthrsquos total contribution which includes financial and in-kind marketing support has

exceeded $211000

bullAshforth provides an in-kind program to help Future 5 students further their job training skills and goals which includes site visits job shadowing and internships

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO and VP Marketing amp Communications were members of the board

bullIn 2018 100 of Future 5rsquos high school seniors graduated with 36 going on to attend four-year colleges and 19 going on to attend two-year colleges Founded in 2009 Future 5 has served 500+ students and overall has a 98 high school graduation rate

bullAshforth encourages volunteerism to nearly 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous community-oriented events

bull3000+ hours of volunteer time by employees chairing or participating on nonprofit committees

bull3 employees volunteered to fly the Bob the Builder balloon for the Stamford Downtown Special Services Districtrsquos annual Thanksgiving Parade Spectacular

bull7 employees donated several new school outfits sneakers fall and winter jackets and backpacks filled with school supplies to two children who attend Roxbury School and Stillmeadow School in Stamford

bullHeld building-wide drives at ownedmanaged properties and collected over 450 gifts and nearly 100 dresses shoes and accessories for the Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive benefitting Kids Helping Kids

bullIn the fall Ashforth held building-wide drives benefitting The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County collecting food for nonprofit organizations to feed the hungry SilverSource collecting clothing and personal items for older adults and Operation Gratitude collecting extra Halloween candy to act as packing in care packages for troops and first responders

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

10

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Focus on French Cinema presented by Alliance Franccedilaise of Greenwich

bullUse of parking space at Greenwich Plaza and two Ashforth shuttles plus driver expense donated to Greenwich Wine+Food Festival presented by Serendipity The event year-to-year supports multiple charitable organizations

bullDonated use of Ashforth shuttle plus driver expense to Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens for the ArborEarth Day Family Festival

bullDonated use of parking space at Greenwich Plaza for the annual Greenwich Town Party

bullProvided in-kind marketing and graphic design services for the Kids Helping Kidsrsquo annual Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Audubon Connecticut

bullSporting event tickets donated to various nonprofits

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

11

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Partial listing

Achievement First

Audubon Connecticut

Benchmark Edgehill

The Bennett Cancer Center

BOMA Southern CT amp BOMA Westchester

Boys amp Girls Club of Greenwich

Boys amp Girls Club of Stamford

Bruce Museum

The Business Council of Fairfield County

Childrenrsquos Learning Centers of Fairfield County

Family Centers

Family First in Education

The Freshwater Trust

Greens Farms Academy

Greenwich Community Projects Fund

Greenwich Historical Society

Greenwich Library

Greenwich Pool in Byram Park

Hamden Hall Country Day School (HHCDS) Development

Junior League of Greenwich

Kids Helping Kids

Literacy Volunteers at Family Centers

Lloyd EcoDistrict

Lloyd Enhanced Services District

March of Dimes

Maritime Aquarium

NAIOP

New Canaan YMCA

Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)

Regional Plan Association

Stamford 2030 District

Stamford Downtown Special Services District

Stamford Hospital

Stamford Health Foundation

Teach For America

United Way of Western Connecticut

White Plains Hospital

ASHFORTHCOM

12

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Proud to Support Nonprofits in 2018e

ASHFORTH AND ITS DIVISIONS WERE

Integrity bull Quality bull Expertise bull Since 1896

The Ashforth Company

STAMFORD CT bull 203 359-8500 bull ASHFORTHCOM

Conservation

bullOver the past two years the average annual gas usage at 3001 Stamford Square has decreased 53 since the installation of new high-efficiency condensing gas boilers mdash the equivalent reduction of 294 barrels of oil

bullCompleted a second-round LED retrofit in 3001 Stamford Squarersquos parking garage stairwells and breezeways mdash Eversourcersquos first in the state of CT mdash saving an estimated 33910 kWh annually the equivalent of 58630 miles driven by an average passenger car

bullNyala Farms an Ashforth-managed property began installation of electric vehicle chargers

bullAshforth began setting up a portfolio-wide digital archiving system which will significantly reduce paper usage

bullThe Stamford 2030 District of which Ashforth is a founding member and is co-chaired by an Ashforth EVP expanded its boundaries in 2018 encompassing over 100 buildings and 12 million square feet with an estimated reduction of over 43000 metric tons of CO2

Ashforth has been tracking its utility performance since 2008 Each year wersquove seen consistent improvement from continued efforts such as replacing and optimizing building systems amp equipment and adding eco-friendly amenities A national trend of increased densityemployment count has caused measurable increases in utility usage In addition numerous factors such as weather tenant type and occupancy affect usage However through all variables Ashforthrsquos ongoing sustainability improvements and efforts have enabled us to keep increases to a minimum and during the past year to reduce overall energy costs

WATER USAGE

2015

140

2014

124

2017

156

2016

160 151

2018

Water consumption across the Ashforth- owned portfolio decreased by 32 from 2017 though consumption has increased on average 54 each year over the past five years due to increased occupancy

2018 saw a dramatic reset of ENERGY STARrsquos performance metrics based on updated market data Two of Ashforthrsquos owned buildings stayed relatively unchanged while two experienced decreases

ENERGY STAR SCORES

4655

46

84

ELECTRIC USAGE

20152014 20172016

234213 228237207

2018

GAS USAGE

2015

197

2014

234

2017

191

2016

215 174

2018

Gas usage at Ashforth-owned buildings decreased by 89 from 2017 usage and continues to decrease year over year due to new equipment installations and advanced optimization methods

Electric usage at Ashforth-owned buildings decreased by 92 from 2017 usage and has decreased 28 over the past five years

The energy and water data reflect four owned buildings totaling nearly 1000000 SF gas data reflects three owned buildings totaling 650000 SF

ASHFORTHCOM

4

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

2018 Sustainability amp Wellness Reporte

326

2015

273

2017

332

2016

251

2018

bullAshforth held its ninth Annual Environmental Awareness Week event at three owned and one managed buildings During the event employees brought in 2500 lbs of household e-waste for recycling In addition 18 bags of clothing were donated to Person-to-Person 230 books were donated to Ferguson Library and over 300 pairs of eyeglasses were donated to Stamfordrsquos Lions Club

bullAshforth introduced a new Farm-to-Office online produce service Field Goods with direct

delivery to several owned properties Fruit amp vegetable bag subscriptions as well as agrave la carte local produce items from over 60 small farms and producers are offered

bullAshforth continued its five-year-running Farm Shares at Work program at three owned buildings In 2018 33 participants ordered weekly CSA shares full of fresh farm products during the summer and fall seasons from a local CT farm

RecyclingbullAshforth implemented its first Daily Hydration

Challenge in May of 2018 with a 28 participation rate (33 employees) encouraging employees to drink more water during the work day The first Challenge was so successful that a second was held in October

bullE-mailed a monthly wellness newsletter to employees featuring articles on health awareness fitness and safety financial and emotional wellness in-season produce as well as offering nutritious recipes

bullE-mailed a quarterly sustainability newsletter to employees highlighting environmental information trends amp innovations how-to suggestions local events and initiatives and recycling tips

bullThe Business Council of Fairfield Countyrsquos Healthy Employer Recognition Program honored Ashforth with a Gold award for our Wellness program Ashforth has received seven consecutive awards

Wellness

2015 2016

205

2017

164

274

2018

182

Ashforth recycled 205 tons of e-waste ndash fluorescent lamps electronics and batteries ndash at our three owned CT buildings (an equivalent savings of 163262 hours of electric usage)

E-WASTE

WASTE DIVERSION

In Ashforthrsquos fourth year analyzing our three owned CT buildings we recycled 104 tons of cardboard office paper bottles cans and plastic (an equivalent savings of 3842 gallons of oil) while sending 311 tons of garbage to landfill ndash 251 of total waste diverted a decrease of 81 from 2017

A higher number is better The decrease in waste diversion over the past two years appears to be due to a reduction in paper use ndash a positive Ashforth has been tracking its waste diversion and e-waste recycling since 2015 Annual fluctuation is typical and related to volume of capital projects and tenantsrsquo improvements

ASHFORTHCOM

5

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

2018 Sustainability amp Wellness Reporte

320oz

64ozper day

GOAL

per week

4 x 16oz =

64oz x 5 =days

cups

39728 ounces of water consumed

Conservation

Reduce electric usage at Ashforth-owned buildings

by 3

Reduce water consumption at Ashforth-owned buildings by 3

Reduce gas usage at Ashforth-owned buildings

by 3

bullSource over 50 of electricity used by Ashforth-owned buildings from renewable energy sources

bullIncrease ENERGY STAR ratings at all Ashforth-owned buildings

bullReview and update all ENERGY STAR data to more accurately measure and track energy performance throughout the portfolio

bullAfter piloting a digital archiving program at Ashforth-owned buildings encourage owners of third-party managed assignments to adopt Ashforthrsquos paperless archiving system

RecyclingIncrease percentage of waste diverted from landfill at Ashforth-owned buildings in CT by 5

bullIncrease year-round e-cycling by tenants in Ashforth-owned buildings in CT by 5

bullImprove e-cycling participation by employees of tenants during Ashforthrsquos annual Environmental Awareness Week by holding an e-cycling collection competition at all participating buildings

bullIncorporate recycling standard into Tenant Rules and Regulations for all Ashforth-owned buildings

bullResearch cost-effective ways to recycle or donate more during demolition at AP Constructionrsquos project sites

PurchasingbullUpdate reporting system for improved tracking encourage all divisionsrsquo

purchases to be USA-made or locally-sourced

CommunicationbullExpand Ashforthrsquos sustainability awareness program with more

frequent communications regarding water conservation energy efficiency waste reduction and recycling across the company and all owned and managed properties

bullCreate an educational overview video describing recycling items and locations also create multiple video clips highlighting recycling tips how to be more sustainable in the office and at home etc

WellnessIdentify and implement new wellness initiatives that encourage our employees to lead healthy lifestyles

bullCreate an outdoor event at an Ashforth-owned building encouraging tenants to participate in fun physical activities

bullResearch cost-effective ways to encourage building occupants to use the stairs in our owned buildings

bullResearch opportunities where we can incorporate biophilic design (design features that reconnect people with nature and could help reduce stress in the workplace) in our buildings

2019 Sustainability amp Wellness Goalse

ASHFORTHCOM

6

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Stamford Hospitalrsquos Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion Walk amp Run

ASHFORTHCOM

7The Ashforth Company

Giving back is an intrinsic part of Ashforthrsquos company values and culture We are committed to making an

impact in our communities through corporate citizenship civic involvement and employee volunteerism

Ashforth focuses its philanthropic efforts on education and healthcare along with a priority to encourage and facilitate employee volunteerism Collectively our financial contributions our in-kind services and employee volunteer hours have helped to advance many worthy nonprofits where we live and work We also encourage volunteerism to over 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous events at our buildings that benefit local nonprofits With a long and respected history of giving back we understand helping our nonprofits whether with dollars or just a helping hand makes our communities stronger and that benefits everyone personally

e

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Philanthropy

Stamford Hospital amp The Bennett Cancer CenterbullAshforth is the founding amp presenting sponsor of the Stamford Hospitalrsquos Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion

Walk amp Run event Connecticutrsquos longest running and largest participatory charitable event It has raised over $152 million over 23 years

bullSince 1996 Ashforthrsquos total contribution including our annual corporate donation in-kind marketing and team donation has exceeded $125 million

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO has served as chairman of the hospital and is co-chairman of the Stamford Hospital Foundation Board Our VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the eventrsquos executive committee the past 23 years

bullAshforthrsquos team of 32 participants walked and raised $20139 in 2018 and over the past 23 years raised $282619

bullDonated marketing services in 2018 Total value of these services over the past 23 years is $365000

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

8

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Boys amp Girls Club of StamfordbullAshforth has been a supporter of the Boys amp Girls Club for over 24 years and our Executive Assistant to Ashforthrsquos

Co-CEO has been a member of the board the majority of these years

bullAshforth is a significant sponsor of the Clubrsquos City Chic event The event raised $380817 in 2018 and since 1991 has raised nearly $4 million

bullIn addition to financial support in 2018 Ashforth provided marketing services for the event valued at $7500 Total value of these services over the past seven years is $60000

bullAshforth also annually supports the Boys amp Girls Clubrsquos golf event which raised $160150 in 2018

March of DimesbullThe Ashforth Company was the first honoree of the March of Dimes Fairfield County Real

Estate Award event and has been a sponsor ever since

bullThe Real Estate Award event raised $383093 in 2018 and since 1996 has raised over $7 million

bullOur in-kind marketing services over the past 23 years are valued at $165000

bullOur VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the event committee for the past 23 years along with our EVP of our construction division for numerous years

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

9

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Future 5bullSince 2010 Ashforthrsquos total contribution which includes financial and in-kind marketing support has

exceeded $211000

bullAshforth provides an in-kind program to help Future 5 students further their job training skills and goals which includes site visits job shadowing and internships

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO and VP Marketing amp Communications were members of the board

bullIn 2018 100 of Future 5rsquos high school seniors graduated with 36 going on to attend four-year colleges and 19 going on to attend two-year colleges Founded in 2009 Future 5 has served 500+ students and overall has a 98 high school graduation rate

bullAshforth encourages volunteerism to nearly 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous community-oriented events

bull3000+ hours of volunteer time by employees chairing or participating on nonprofit committees

bull3 employees volunteered to fly the Bob the Builder balloon for the Stamford Downtown Special Services Districtrsquos annual Thanksgiving Parade Spectacular

bull7 employees donated several new school outfits sneakers fall and winter jackets and backpacks filled with school supplies to two children who attend Roxbury School and Stillmeadow School in Stamford

bullHeld building-wide drives at ownedmanaged properties and collected over 450 gifts and nearly 100 dresses shoes and accessories for the Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive benefitting Kids Helping Kids

bullIn the fall Ashforth held building-wide drives benefitting The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County collecting food for nonprofit organizations to feed the hungry SilverSource collecting clothing and personal items for older adults and Operation Gratitude collecting extra Halloween candy to act as packing in care packages for troops and first responders

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

10

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Focus on French Cinema presented by Alliance Franccedilaise of Greenwich

bullUse of parking space at Greenwich Plaza and two Ashforth shuttles plus driver expense donated to Greenwich Wine+Food Festival presented by Serendipity The event year-to-year supports multiple charitable organizations

bullDonated use of Ashforth shuttle plus driver expense to Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens for the ArborEarth Day Family Festival

bullDonated use of parking space at Greenwich Plaza for the annual Greenwich Town Party

bullProvided in-kind marketing and graphic design services for the Kids Helping Kidsrsquo annual Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Audubon Connecticut

bullSporting event tickets donated to various nonprofits

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

11

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Partial listing

Achievement First

Audubon Connecticut

Benchmark Edgehill

The Bennett Cancer Center

BOMA Southern CT amp BOMA Westchester

Boys amp Girls Club of Greenwich

Boys amp Girls Club of Stamford

Bruce Museum

The Business Council of Fairfield County

Childrenrsquos Learning Centers of Fairfield County

Family Centers

Family First in Education

The Freshwater Trust

Greens Farms Academy

Greenwich Community Projects Fund

Greenwich Historical Society

Greenwich Library

Greenwich Pool in Byram Park

Hamden Hall Country Day School (HHCDS) Development

Junior League of Greenwich

Kids Helping Kids

Literacy Volunteers at Family Centers

Lloyd EcoDistrict

Lloyd Enhanced Services District

March of Dimes

Maritime Aquarium

NAIOP

New Canaan YMCA

Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)

Regional Plan Association

Stamford 2030 District

Stamford Downtown Special Services District

Stamford Hospital

Stamford Health Foundation

Teach For America

United Way of Western Connecticut

White Plains Hospital

ASHFORTHCOM

12

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Proud to Support Nonprofits in 2018e

ASHFORTH AND ITS DIVISIONS WERE

Integrity bull Quality bull Expertise bull Since 1896

The Ashforth Company

STAMFORD CT bull 203 359-8500 bull ASHFORTHCOM

326

2015

273

2017

332

2016

251

2018

bullAshforth held its ninth Annual Environmental Awareness Week event at three owned and one managed buildings During the event employees brought in 2500 lbs of household e-waste for recycling In addition 18 bags of clothing were donated to Person-to-Person 230 books were donated to Ferguson Library and over 300 pairs of eyeglasses were donated to Stamfordrsquos Lions Club

bullAshforth introduced a new Farm-to-Office online produce service Field Goods with direct

delivery to several owned properties Fruit amp vegetable bag subscriptions as well as agrave la carte local produce items from over 60 small farms and producers are offered

bullAshforth continued its five-year-running Farm Shares at Work program at three owned buildings In 2018 33 participants ordered weekly CSA shares full of fresh farm products during the summer and fall seasons from a local CT farm

RecyclingbullAshforth implemented its first Daily Hydration

Challenge in May of 2018 with a 28 participation rate (33 employees) encouraging employees to drink more water during the work day The first Challenge was so successful that a second was held in October

bullE-mailed a monthly wellness newsletter to employees featuring articles on health awareness fitness and safety financial and emotional wellness in-season produce as well as offering nutritious recipes

bullE-mailed a quarterly sustainability newsletter to employees highlighting environmental information trends amp innovations how-to suggestions local events and initiatives and recycling tips

bullThe Business Council of Fairfield Countyrsquos Healthy Employer Recognition Program honored Ashforth with a Gold award for our Wellness program Ashforth has received seven consecutive awards

Wellness

2015 2016

205

2017

164

274

2018

182

Ashforth recycled 205 tons of e-waste ndash fluorescent lamps electronics and batteries ndash at our three owned CT buildings (an equivalent savings of 163262 hours of electric usage)

E-WASTE

WASTE DIVERSION

In Ashforthrsquos fourth year analyzing our three owned CT buildings we recycled 104 tons of cardboard office paper bottles cans and plastic (an equivalent savings of 3842 gallons of oil) while sending 311 tons of garbage to landfill ndash 251 of total waste diverted a decrease of 81 from 2017

A higher number is better The decrease in waste diversion over the past two years appears to be due to a reduction in paper use ndash a positive Ashforth has been tracking its waste diversion and e-waste recycling since 2015 Annual fluctuation is typical and related to volume of capital projects and tenantsrsquo improvements

ASHFORTHCOM

5

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

2018 Sustainability amp Wellness Reporte

320oz

64ozper day

GOAL

per week

4 x 16oz =

64oz x 5 =days

cups

39728 ounces of water consumed

Conservation

Reduce electric usage at Ashforth-owned buildings

by 3

Reduce water consumption at Ashforth-owned buildings by 3

Reduce gas usage at Ashforth-owned buildings

by 3

bullSource over 50 of electricity used by Ashforth-owned buildings from renewable energy sources

bullIncrease ENERGY STAR ratings at all Ashforth-owned buildings

bullReview and update all ENERGY STAR data to more accurately measure and track energy performance throughout the portfolio

bullAfter piloting a digital archiving program at Ashforth-owned buildings encourage owners of third-party managed assignments to adopt Ashforthrsquos paperless archiving system

RecyclingIncrease percentage of waste diverted from landfill at Ashforth-owned buildings in CT by 5

bullIncrease year-round e-cycling by tenants in Ashforth-owned buildings in CT by 5

bullImprove e-cycling participation by employees of tenants during Ashforthrsquos annual Environmental Awareness Week by holding an e-cycling collection competition at all participating buildings

bullIncorporate recycling standard into Tenant Rules and Regulations for all Ashforth-owned buildings

bullResearch cost-effective ways to recycle or donate more during demolition at AP Constructionrsquos project sites

PurchasingbullUpdate reporting system for improved tracking encourage all divisionsrsquo

purchases to be USA-made or locally-sourced

CommunicationbullExpand Ashforthrsquos sustainability awareness program with more

frequent communications regarding water conservation energy efficiency waste reduction and recycling across the company and all owned and managed properties

bullCreate an educational overview video describing recycling items and locations also create multiple video clips highlighting recycling tips how to be more sustainable in the office and at home etc

WellnessIdentify and implement new wellness initiatives that encourage our employees to lead healthy lifestyles

bullCreate an outdoor event at an Ashforth-owned building encouraging tenants to participate in fun physical activities

bullResearch cost-effective ways to encourage building occupants to use the stairs in our owned buildings

bullResearch opportunities where we can incorporate biophilic design (design features that reconnect people with nature and could help reduce stress in the workplace) in our buildings

2019 Sustainability amp Wellness Goalse

ASHFORTHCOM

6

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Stamford Hospitalrsquos Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion Walk amp Run

ASHFORTHCOM

7The Ashforth Company

Giving back is an intrinsic part of Ashforthrsquos company values and culture We are committed to making an

impact in our communities through corporate citizenship civic involvement and employee volunteerism

Ashforth focuses its philanthropic efforts on education and healthcare along with a priority to encourage and facilitate employee volunteerism Collectively our financial contributions our in-kind services and employee volunteer hours have helped to advance many worthy nonprofits where we live and work We also encourage volunteerism to over 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous events at our buildings that benefit local nonprofits With a long and respected history of giving back we understand helping our nonprofits whether with dollars or just a helping hand makes our communities stronger and that benefits everyone personally

e

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Philanthropy

Stamford Hospital amp The Bennett Cancer CenterbullAshforth is the founding amp presenting sponsor of the Stamford Hospitalrsquos Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion

Walk amp Run event Connecticutrsquos longest running and largest participatory charitable event It has raised over $152 million over 23 years

bullSince 1996 Ashforthrsquos total contribution including our annual corporate donation in-kind marketing and team donation has exceeded $125 million

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO has served as chairman of the hospital and is co-chairman of the Stamford Hospital Foundation Board Our VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the eventrsquos executive committee the past 23 years

bullAshforthrsquos team of 32 participants walked and raised $20139 in 2018 and over the past 23 years raised $282619

bullDonated marketing services in 2018 Total value of these services over the past 23 years is $365000

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

8

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Boys amp Girls Club of StamfordbullAshforth has been a supporter of the Boys amp Girls Club for over 24 years and our Executive Assistant to Ashforthrsquos

Co-CEO has been a member of the board the majority of these years

bullAshforth is a significant sponsor of the Clubrsquos City Chic event The event raised $380817 in 2018 and since 1991 has raised nearly $4 million

bullIn addition to financial support in 2018 Ashforth provided marketing services for the event valued at $7500 Total value of these services over the past seven years is $60000

bullAshforth also annually supports the Boys amp Girls Clubrsquos golf event which raised $160150 in 2018

March of DimesbullThe Ashforth Company was the first honoree of the March of Dimes Fairfield County Real

Estate Award event and has been a sponsor ever since

bullThe Real Estate Award event raised $383093 in 2018 and since 1996 has raised over $7 million

bullOur in-kind marketing services over the past 23 years are valued at $165000

bullOur VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the event committee for the past 23 years along with our EVP of our construction division for numerous years

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

9

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Future 5bullSince 2010 Ashforthrsquos total contribution which includes financial and in-kind marketing support has

exceeded $211000

bullAshforth provides an in-kind program to help Future 5 students further their job training skills and goals which includes site visits job shadowing and internships

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO and VP Marketing amp Communications were members of the board

bullIn 2018 100 of Future 5rsquos high school seniors graduated with 36 going on to attend four-year colleges and 19 going on to attend two-year colleges Founded in 2009 Future 5 has served 500+ students and overall has a 98 high school graduation rate

bullAshforth encourages volunteerism to nearly 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous community-oriented events

bull3000+ hours of volunteer time by employees chairing or participating on nonprofit committees

bull3 employees volunteered to fly the Bob the Builder balloon for the Stamford Downtown Special Services Districtrsquos annual Thanksgiving Parade Spectacular

bull7 employees donated several new school outfits sneakers fall and winter jackets and backpacks filled with school supplies to two children who attend Roxbury School and Stillmeadow School in Stamford

bullHeld building-wide drives at ownedmanaged properties and collected over 450 gifts and nearly 100 dresses shoes and accessories for the Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive benefitting Kids Helping Kids

bullIn the fall Ashforth held building-wide drives benefitting The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County collecting food for nonprofit organizations to feed the hungry SilverSource collecting clothing and personal items for older adults and Operation Gratitude collecting extra Halloween candy to act as packing in care packages for troops and first responders

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

10

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Focus on French Cinema presented by Alliance Franccedilaise of Greenwich

bullUse of parking space at Greenwich Plaza and two Ashforth shuttles plus driver expense donated to Greenwich Wine+Food Festival presented by Serendipity The event year-to-year supports multiple charitable organizations

bullDonated use of Ashforth shuttle plus driver expense to Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens for the ArborEarth Day Family Festival

bullDonated use of parking space at Greenwich Plaza for the annual Greenwich Town Party

bullProvided in-kind marketing and graphic design services for the Kids Helping Kidsrsquo annual Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Audubon Connecticut

bullSporting event tickets donated to various nonprofits

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

11

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Partial listing

Achievement First

Audubon Connecticut

Benchmark Edgehill

The Bennett Cancer Center

BOMA Southern CT amp BOMA Westchester

Boys amp Girls Club of Greenwich

Boys amp Girls Club of Stamford

Bruce Museum

The Business Council of Fairfield County

Childrenrsquos Learning Centers of Fairfield County

Family Centers

Family First in Education

The Freshwater Trust

Greens Farms Academy

Greenwich Community Projects Fund

Greenwich Historical Society

Greenwich Library

Greenwich Pool in Byram Park

Hamden Hall Country Day School (HHCDS) Development

Junior League of Greenwich

Kids Helping Kids

Literacy Volunteers at Family Centers

Lloyd EcoDistrict

Lloyd Enhanced Services District

March of Dimes

Maritime Aquarium

NAIOP

New Canaan YMCA

Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)

Regional Plan Association

Stamford 2030 District

Stamford Downtown Special Services District

Stamford Hospital

Stamford Health Foundation

Teach For America

United Way of Western Connecticut

White Plains Hospital

ASHFORTHCOM

12

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Proud to Support Nonprofits in 2018e

ASHFORTH AND ITS DIVISIONS WERE

Integrity bull Quality bull Expertise bull Since 1896

The Ashforth Company

STAMFORD CT bull 203 359-8500 bull ASHFORTHCOM

Conservation

Reduce electric usage at Ashforth-owned buildings

by 3

Reduce water consumption at Ashforth-owned buildings by 3

Reduce gas usage at Ashforth-owned buildings

by 3

bullSource over 50 of electricity used by Ashforth-owned buildings from renewable energy sources

bullIncrease ENERGY STAR ratings at all Ashforth-owned buildings

bullReview and update all ENERGY STAR data to more accurately measure and track energy performance throughout the portfolio

bullAfter piloting a digital archiving program at Ashforth-owned buildings encourage owners of third-party managed assignments to adopt Ashforthrsquos paperless archiving system

RecyclingIncrease percentage of waste diverted from landfill at Ashforth-owned buildings in CT by 5

bullIncrease year-round e-cycling by tenants in Ashforth-owned buildings in CT by 5

bullImprove e-cycling participation by employees of tenants during Ashforthrsquos annual Environmental Awareness Week by holding an e-cycling collection competition at all participating buildings

bullIncorporate recycling standard into Tenant Rules and Regulations for all Ashforth-owned buildings

bullResearch cost-effective ways to recycle or donate more during demolition at AP Constructionrsquos project sites

PurchasingbullUpdate reporting system for improved tracking encourage all divisionsrsquo

purchases to be USA-made or locally-sourced

CommunicationbullExpand Ashforthrsquos sustainability awareness program with more

frequent communications regarding water conservation energy efficiency waste reduction and recycling across the company and all owned and managed properties

bullCreate an educational overview video describing recycling items and locations also create multiple video clips highlighting recycling tips how to be more sustainable in the office and at home etc

WellnessIdentify and implement new wellness initiatives that encourage our employees to lead healthy lifestyles

bullCreate an outdoor event at an Ashforth-owned building encouraging tenants to participate in fun physical activities

bullResearch cost-effective ways to encourage building occupants to use the stairs in our owned buildings

bullResearch opportunities where we can incorporate biophilic design (design features that reconnect people with nature and could help reduce stress in the workplace) in our buildings

2019 Sustainability amp Wellness Goalse

ASHFORTHCOM

6

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Stamford Hospitalrsquos Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion Walk amp Run

ASHFORTHCOM

7The Ashforth Company

Giving back is an intrinsic part of Ashforthrsquos company values and culture We are committed to making an

impact in our communities through corporate citizenship civic involvement and employee volunteerism

Ashforth focuses its philanthropic efforts on education and healthcare along with a priority to encourage and facilitate employee volunteerism Collectively our financial contributions our in-kind services and employee volunteer hours have helped to advance many worthy nonprofits where we live and work We also encourage volunteerism to over 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous events at our buildings that benefit local nonprofits With a long and respected history of giving back we understand helping our nonprofits whether with dollars or just a helping hand makes our communities stronger and that benefits everyone personally

e

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Philanthropy

Stamford Hospital amp The Bennett Cancer CenterbullAshforth is the founding amp presenting sponsor of the Stamford Hospitalrsquos Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion

Walk amp Run event Connecticutrsquos longest running and largest participatory charitable event It has raised over $152 million over 23 years

bullSince 1996 Ashforthrsquos total contribution including our annual corporate donation in-kind marketing and team donation has exceeded $125 million

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO has served as chairman of the hospital and is co-chairman of the Stamford Hospital Foundation Board Our VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the eventrsquos executive committee the past 23 years

bullAshforthrsquos team of 32 participants walked and raised $20139 in 2018 and over the past 23 years raised $282619

bullDonated marketing services in 2018 Total value of these services over the past 23 years is $365000

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

8

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Boys amp Girls Club of StamfordbullAshforth has been a supporter of the Boys amp Girls Club for over 24 years and our Executive Assistant to Ashforthrsquos

Co-CEO has been a member of the board the majority of these years

bullAshforth is a significant sponsor of the Clubrsquos City Chic event The event raised $380817 in 2018 and since 1991 has raised nearly $4 million

bullIn addition to financial support in 2018 Ashforth provided marketing services for the event valued at $7500 Total value of these services over the past seven years is $60000

bullAshforth also annually supports the Boys amp Girls Clubrsquos golf event which raised $160150 in 2018

March of DimesbullThe Ashforth Company was the first honoree of the March of Dimes Fairfield County Real

Estate Award event and has been a sponsor ever since

bullThe Real Estate Award event raised $383093 in 2018 and since 1996 has raised over $7 million

bullOur in-kind marketing services over the past 23 years are valued at $165000

bullOur VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the event committee for the past 23 years along with our EVP of our construction division for numerous years

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

9

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Future 5bullSince 2010 Ashforthrsquos total contribution which includes financial and in-kind marketing support has

exceeded $211000

bullAshforth provides an in-kind program to help Future 5 students further their job training skills and goals which includes site visits job shadowing and internships

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO and VP Marketing amp Communications were members of the board

bullIn 2018 100 of Future 5rsquos high school seniors graduated with 36 going on to attend four-year colleges and 19 going on to attend two-year colleges Founded in 2009 Future 5 has served 500+ students and overall has a 98 high school graduation rate

bullAshforth encourages volunteerism to nearly 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous community-oriented events

bull3000+ hours of volunteer time by employees chairing or participating on nonprofit committees

bull3 employees volunteered to fly the Bob the Builder balloon for the Stamford Downtown Special Services Districtrsquos annual Thanksgiving Parade Spectacular

bull7 employees donated several new school outfits sneakers fall and winter jackets and backpacks filled with school supplies to two children who attend Roxbury School and Stillmeadow School in Stamford

bullHeld building-wide drives at ownedmanaged properties and collected over 450 gifts and nearly 100 dresses shoes and accessories for the Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive benefitting Kids Helping Kids

bullIn the fall Ashforth held building-wide drives benefitting The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County collecting food for nonprofit organizations to feed the hungry SilverSource collecting clothing and personal items for older adults and Operation Gratitude collecting extra Halloween candy to act as packing in care packages for troops and first responders

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

10

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Focus on French Cinema presented by Alliance Franccedilaise of Greenwich

bullUse of parking space at Greenwich Plaza and two Ashforth shuttles plus driver expense donated to Greenwich Wine+Food Festival presented by Serendipity The event year-to-year supports multiple charitable organizations

bullDonated use of Ashforth shuttle plus driver expense to Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens for the ArborEarth Day Family Festival

bullDonated use of parking space at Greenwich Plaza for the annual Greenwich Town Party

bullProvided in-kind marketing and graphic design services for the Kids Helping Kidsrsquo annual Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Audubon Connecticut

bullSporting event tickets donated to various nonprofits

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

11

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Partial listing

Achievement First

Audubon Connecticut

Benchmark Edgehill

The Bennett Cancer Center

BOMA Southern CT amp BOMA Westchester

Boys amp Girls Club of Greenwich

Boys amp Girls Club of Stamford

Bruce Museum

The Business Council of Fairfield County

Childrenrsquos Learning Centers of Fairfield County

Family Centers

Family First in Education

The Freshwater Trust

Greens Farms Academy

Greenwich Community Projects Fund

Greenwich Historical Society

Greenwich Library

Greenwich Pool in Byram Park

Hamden Hall Country Day School (HHCDS) Development

Junior League of Greenwich

Kids Helping Kids

Literacy Volunteers at Family Centers

Lloyd EcoDistrict

Lloyd Enhanced Services District

March of Dimes

Maritime Aquarium

NAIOP

New Canaan YMCA

Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)

Regional Plan Association

Stamford 2030 District

Stamford Downtown Special Services District

Stamford Hospital

Stamford Health Foundation

Teach For America

United Way of Western Connecticut

White Plains Hospital

ASHFORTHCOM

12

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Proud to Support Nonprofits in 2018e

ASHFORTH AND ITS DIVISIONS WERE

Integrity bull Quality bull Expertise bull Since 1896

The Ashforth Company

STAMFORD CT bull 203 359-8500 bull ASHFORTHCOM

Stamford Hospitalrsquos Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion Walk amp Run

ASHFORTHCOM

7The Ashforth Company

Giving back is an intrinsic part of Ashforthrsquos company values and culture We are committed to making an

impact in our communities through corporate citizenship civic involvement and employee volunteerism

Ashforth focuses its philanthropic efforts on education and healthcare along with a priority to encourage and facilitate employee volunteerism Collectively our financial contributions our in-kind services and employee volunteer hours have helped to advance many worthy nonprofits where we live and work We also encourage volunteerism to over 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous events at our buildings that benefit local nonprofits With a long and respected history of giving back we understand helping our nonprofits whether with dollars or just a helping hand makes our communities stronger and that benefits everyone personally

e

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Philanthropy

Stamford Hospital amp The Bennett Cancer CenterbullAshforth is the founding amp presenting sponsor of the Stamford Hospitalrsquos Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion

Walk amp Run event Connecticutrsquos longest running and largest participatory charitable event It has raised over $152 million over 23 years

bullSince 1996 Ashforthrsquos total contribution including our annual corporate donation in-kind marketing and team donation has exceeded $125 million

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO has served as chairman of the hospital and is co-chairman of the Stamford Hospital Foundation Board Our VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the eventrsquos executive committee the past 23 years

bullAshforthrsquos team of 32 participants walked and raised $20139 in 2018 and over the past 23 years raised $282619

bullDonated marketing services in 2018 Total value of these services over the past 23 years is $365000

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

8

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Boys amp Girls Club of StamfordbullAshforth has been a supporter of the Boys amp Girls Club for over 24 years and our Executive Assistant to Ashforthrsquos

Co-CEO has been a member of the board the majority of these years

bullAshforth is a significant sponsor of the Clubrsquos City Chic event The event raised $380817 in 2018 and since 1991 has raised nearly $4 million

bullIn addition to financial support in 2018 Ashforth provided marketing services for the event valued at $7500 Total value of these services over the past seven years is $60000

bullAshforth also annually supports the Boys amp Girls Clubrsquos golf event which raised $160150 in 2018

March of DimesbullThe Ashforth Company was the first honoree of the March of Dimes Fairfield County Real

Estate Award event and has been a sponsor ever since

bullThe Real Estate Award event raised $383093 in 2018 and since 1996 has raised over $7 million

bullOur in-kind marketing services over the past 23 years are valued at $165000

bullOur VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the event committee for the past 23 years along with our EVP of our construction division for numerous years

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

9

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Future 5bullSince 2010 Ashforthrsquos total contribution which includes financial and in-kind marketing support has

exceeded $211000

bullAshforth provides an in-kind program to help Future 5 students further their job training skills and goals which includes site visits job shadowing and internships

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO and VP Marketing amp Communications were members of the board

bullIn 2018 100 of Future 5rsquos high school seniors graduated with 36 going on to attend four-year colleges and 19 going on to attend two-year colleges Founded in 2009 Future 5 has served 500+ students and overall has a 98 high school graduation rate

bullAshforth encourages volunteerism to nearly 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous community-oriented events

bull3000+ hours of volunteer time by employees chairing or participating on nonprofit committees

bull3 employees volunteered to fly the Bob the Builder balloon for the Stamford Downtown Special Services Districtrsquos annual Thanksgiving Parade Spectacular

bull7 employees donated several new school outfits sneakers fall and winter jackets and backpacks filled with school supplies to two children who attend Roxbury School and Stillmeadow School in Stamford

bullHeld building-wide drives at ownedmanaged properties and collected over 450 gifts and nearly 100 dresses shoes and accessories for the Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive benefitting Kids Helping Kids

bullIn the fall Ashforth held building-wide drives benefitting The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County collecting food for nonprofit organizations to feed the hungry SilverSource collecting clothing and personal items for older adults and Operation Gratitude collecting extra Halloween candy to act as packing in care packages for troops and first responders

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

10

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Focus on French Cinema presented by Alliance Franccedilaise of Greenwich

bullUse of parking space at Greenwich Plaza and two Ashforth shuttles plus driver expense donated to Greenwich Wine+Food Festival presented by Serendipity The event year-to-year supports multiple charitable organizations

bullDonated use of Ashforth shuttle plus driver expense to Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens for the ArborEarth Day Family Festival

bullDonated use of parking space at Greenwich Plaza for the annual Greenwich Town Party

bullProvided in-kind marketing and graphic design services for the Kids Helping Kidsrsquo annual Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Audubon Connecticut

bullSporting event tickets donated to various nonprofits

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

11

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Partial listing

Achievement First

Audubon Connecticut

Benchmark Edgehill

The Bennett Cancer Center

BOMA Southern CT amp BOMA Westchester

Boys amp Girls Club of Greenwich

Boys amp Girls Club of Stamford

Bruce Museum

The Business Council of Fairfield County

Childrenrsquos Learning Centers of Fairfield County

Family Centers

Family First in Education

The Freshwater Trust

Greens Farms Academy

Greenwich Community Projects Fund

Greenwich Historical Society

Greenwich Library

Greenwich Pool in Byram Park

Hamden Hall Country Day School (HHCDS) Development

Junior League of Greenwich

Kids Helping Kids

Literacy Volunteers at Family Centers

Lloyd EcoDistrict

Lloyd Enhanced Services District

March of Dimes

Maritime Aquarium

NAIOP

New Canaan YMCA

Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)

Regional Plan Association

Stamford 2030 District

Stamford Downtown Special Services District

Stamford Hospital

Stamford Health Foundation

Teach For America

United Way of Western Connecticut

White Plains Hospital

ASHFORTHCOM

12

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Proud to Support Nonprofits in 2018e

ASHFORTH AND ITS DIVISIONS WERE

Integrity bull Quality bull Expertise bull Since 1896

The Ashforth Company

STAMFORD CT bull 203 359-8500 bull ASHFORTHCOM

Stamford Hospital amp The Bennett Cancer CenterbullAshforth is the founding amp presenting sponsor of the Stamford Hospitalrsquos Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion

Walk amp Run event Connecticutrsquos longest running and largest participatory charitable event It has raised over $152 million over 23 years

bullSince 1996 Ashforthrsquos total contribution including our annual corporate donation in-kind marketing and team donation has exceeded $125 million

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO has served as chairman of the hospital and is co-chairman of the Stamford Hospital Foundation Board Our VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the eventrsquos executive committee the past 23 years

bullAshforthrsquos team of 32 participants walked and raised $20139 in 2018 and over the past 23 years raised $282619

bullDonated marketing services in 2018 Total value of these services over the past 23 years is $365000

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

8

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Boys amp Girls Club of StamfordbullAshforth has been a supporter of the Boys amp Girls Club for over 24 years and our Executive Assistant to Ashforthrsquos

Co-CEO has been a member of the board the majority of these years

bullAshforth is a significant sponsor of the Clubrsquos City Chic event The event raised $380817 in 2018 and since 1991 has raised nearly $4 million

bullIn addition to financial support in 2018 Ashforth provided marketing services for the event valued at $7500 Total value of these services over the past seven years is $60000

bullAshforth also annually supports the Boys amp Girls Clubrsquos golf event which raised $160150 in 2018

March of DimesbullThe Ashforth Company was the first honoree of the March of Dimes Fairfield County Real

Estate Award event and has been a sponsor ever since

bullThe Real Estate Award event raised $383093 in 2018 and since 1996 has raised over $7 million

bullOur in-kind marketing services over the past 23 years are valued at $165000

bullOur VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the event committee for the past 23 years along with our EVP of our construction division for numerous years

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

9

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Future 5bullSince 2010 Ashforthrsquos total contribution which includes financial and in-kind marketing support has

exceeded $211000

bullAshforth provides an in-kind program to help Future 5 students further their job training skills and goals which includes site visits job shadowing and internships

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO and VP Marketing amp Communications were members of the board

bullIn 2018 100 of Future 5rsquos high school seniors graduated with 36 going on to attend four-year colleges and 19 going on to attend two-year colleges Founded in 2009 Future 5 has served 500+ students and overall has a 98 high school graduation rate

bullAshforth encourages volunteerism to nearly 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous community-oriented events

bull3000+ hours of volunteer time by employees chairing or participating on nonprofit committees

bull3 employees volunteered to fly the Bob the Builder balloon for the Stamford Downtown Special Services Districtrsquos annual Thanksgiving Parade Spectacular

bull7 employees donated several new school outfits sneakers fall and winter jackets and backpacks filled with school supplies to two children who attend Roxbury School and Stillmeadow School in Stamford

bullHeld building-wide drives at ownedmanaged properties and collected over 450 gifts and nearly 100 dresses shoes and accessories for the Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive benefitting Kids Helping Kids

bullIn the fall Ashforth held building-wide drives benefitting The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County collecting food for nonprofit organizations to feed the hungry SilverSource collecting clothing and personal items for older adults and Operation Gratitude collecting extra Halloween candy to act as packing in care packages for troops and first responders

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

10

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Focus on French Cinema presented by Alliance Franccedilaise of Greenwich

bullUse of parking space at Greenwich Plaza and two Ashforth shuttles plus driver expense donated to Greenwich Wine+Food Festival presented by Serendipity The event year-to-year supports multiple charitable organizations

bullDonated use of Ashforth shuttle plus driver expense to Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens for the ArborEarth Day Family Festival

bullDonated use of parking space at Greenwich Plaza for the annual Greenwich Town Party

bullProvided in-kind marketing and graphic design services for the Kids Helping Kidsrsquo annual Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Audubon Connecticut

bullSporting event tickets donated to various nonprofits

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

11

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Partial listing

Achievement First

Audubon Connecticut

Benchmark Edgehill

The Bennett Cancer Center

BOMA Southern CT amp BOMA Westchester

Boys amp Girls Club of Greenwich

Boys amp Girls Club of Stamford

Bruce Museum

The Business Council of Fairfield County

Childrenrsquos Learning Centers of Fairfield County

Family Centers

Family First in Education

The Freshwater Trust

Greens Farms Academy

Greenwich Community Projects Fund

Greenwich Historical Society

Greenwich Library

Greenwich Pool in Byram Park

Hamden Hall Country Day School (HHCDS) Development

Junior League of Greenwich

Kids Helping Kids

Literacy Volunteers at Family Centers

Lloyd EcoDistrict

Lloyd Enhanced Services District

March of Dimes

Maritime Aquarium

NAIOP

New Canaan YMCA

Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)

Regional Plan Association

Stamford 2030 District

Stamford Downtown Special Services District

Stamford Hospital

Stamford Health Foundation

Teach For America

United Way of Western Connecticut

White Plains Hospital

ASHFORTHCOM

12

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Proud to Support Nonprofits in 2018e

ASHFORTH AND ITS DIVISIONS WERE

Integrity bull Quality bull Expertise bull Since 1896

The Ashforth Company

STAMFORD CT bull 203 359-8500 bull ASHFORTHCOM

March of DimesbullThe Ashforth Company was the first honoree of the March of Dimes Fairfield County Real

Estate Award event and has been a sponsor ever since

bullThe Real Estate Award event raised $383093 in 2018 and since 1996 has raised over $7 million

bullOur in-kind marketing services over the past 23 years are valued at $165000

bullOur VP Marketing amp Communications has been on the event committee for the past 23 years along with our EVP of our construction division for numerous years

Key Community Partnershipse

ASHFORTHCOM

9

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Future 5bullSince 2010 Ashforthrsquos total contribution which includes financial and in-kind marketing support has

exceeded $211000

bullAshforth provides an in-kind program to help Future 5 students further their job training skills and goals which includes site visits job shadowing and internships

bullAshforthrsquos Co-CEO and VP Marketing amp Communications were members of the board

bullIn 2018 100 of Future 5rsquos high school seniors graduated with 36 going on to attend four-year colleges and 19 going on to attend two-year colleges Founded in 2009 Future 5 has served 500+ students and overall has a 98 high school graduation rate

bullAshforth encourages volunteerism to nearly 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous community-oriented events

bull3000+ hours of volunteer time by employees chairing or participating on nonprofit committees

bull3 employees volunteered to fly the Bob the Builder balloon for the Stamford Downtown Special Services Districtrsquos annual Thanksgiving Parade Spectacular

bull7 employees donated several new school outfits sneakers fall and winter jackets and backpacks filled with school supplies to two children who attend Roxbury School and Stillmeadow School in Stamford

bullHeld building-wide drives at ownedmanaged properties and collected over 450 gifts and nearly 100 dresses shoes and accessories for the Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive benefitting Kids Helping Kids

bullIn the fall Ashforth held building-wide drives benefitting The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County collecting food for nonprofit organizations to feed the hungry SilverSource collecting clothing and personal items for older adults and Operation Gratitude collecting extra Halloween candy to act as packing in care packages for troops and first responders

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Focus on French Cinema presented by Alliance Franccedilaise of Greenwich

bullUse of parking space at Greenwich Plaza and two Ashforth shuttles plus driver expense donated to Greenwich Wine+Food Festival presented by Serendipity The event year-to-year supports multiple charitable organizations

bullDonated use of Ashforth shuttle plus driver expense to Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens for the ArborEarth Day Family Festival

bullDonated use of parking space at Greenwich Plaza for the annual Greenwich Town Party

bullProvided in-kind marketing and graphic design services for the Kids Helping Kidsrsquo annual Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Audubon Connecticut

bullSporting event tickets donated to various nonprofits

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

11

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Partial listing

Achievement First

Audubon Connecticut

Benchmark Edgehill

The Bennett Cancer Center

BOMA Southern CT amp BOMA Westchester

Boys amp Girls Club of Greenwich

Boys amp Girls Club of Stamford

Bruce Museum

The Business Council of Fairfield County

Childrenrsquos Learning Centers of Fairfield County

Family Centers

Family First in Education

The Freshwater Trust

Greens Farms Academy

Greenwich Community Projects Fund

Greenwich Historical Society

Greenwich Library

Greenwich Pool in Byram Park

Hamden Hall Country Day School (HHCDS) Development

Junior League of Greenwich

Kids Helping Kids

Literacy Volunteers at Family Centers

Lloyd EcoDistrict

Lloyd Enhanced Services District

March of Dimes

Maritime Aquarium

NAIOP

New Canaan YMCA

Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)

Regional Plan Association

Stamford 2030 District

Stamford Downtown Special Services District

Stamford Hospital

Stamford Health Foundation

Teach For America

United Way of Western Connecticut

White Plains Hospital

ASHFORTHCOM

12

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Proud to Support Nonprofits in 2018e

ASHFORTH AND ITS DIVISIONS WERE

Integrity bull Quality bull Expertise bull Since 1896

The Ashforth Company

STAMFORD CT bull 203 359-8500 bull ASHFORTHCOM

bullAshforth encourages volunteerism to nearly 7500 employees in 200 companies at our owned and managed buildings by organizing numerous community-oriented events

bull3000+ hours of volunteer time by employees chairing or participating on nonprofit committees

bull3 employees volunteered to fly the Bob the Builder balloon for the Stamford Downtown Special Services Districtrsquos annual Thanksgiving Parade Spectacular

bull7 employees donated several new school outfits sneakers fall and winter jackets and backpacks filled with school supplies to two children who attend Roxbury School and Stillmeadow School in Stamford

bullHeld building-wide drives at ownedmanaged properties and collected over 450 gifts and nearly 100 dresses shoes and accessories for the Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive benefitting Kids Helping Kids

bullIn the fall Ashforth held building-wide drives benefitting The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County collecting food for nonprofit organizations to feed the hungry SilverSource collecting clothing and personal items for older adults and Operation Gratitude collecting extra Halloween candy to act as packing in care packages for troops and first responders

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

10

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Focus on French Cinema presented by Alliance Franccedilaise of Greenwich

bullUse of parking space at Greenwich Plaza and two Ashforth shuttles plus driver expense donated to Greenwich Wine+Food Festival presented by Serendipity The event year-to-year supports multiple charitable organizations

bullDonated use of Ashforth shuttle plus driver expense to Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens for the ArborEarth Day Family Festival

bullDonated use of parking space at Greenwich Plaza for the annual Greenwich Town Party

bullProvided in-kind marketing and graphic design services for the Kids Helping Kidsrsquo annual Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Audubon Connecticut

bullSporting event tickets donated to various nonprofits

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

11

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Partial listing

Achievement First

Audubon Connecticut

Benchmark Edgehill

The Bennett Cancer Center

BOMA Southern CT amp BOMA Westchester

Boys amp Girls Club of Greenwich

Boys amp Girls Club of Stamford

Bruce Museum

The Business Council of Fairfield County

Childrenrsquos Learning Centers of Fairfield County

Family Centers

Family First in Education

The Freshwater Trust

Greens Farms Academy

Greenwich Community Projects Fund

Greenwich Historical Society

Greenwich Library

Greenwich Pool in Byram Park

Hamden Hall Country Day School (HHCDS) Development

Junior League of Greenwich

Kids Helping Kids

Literacy Volunteers at Family Centers

Lloyd EcoDistrict

Lloyd Enhanced Services District

March of Dimes

Maritime Aquarium

NAIOP

New Canaan YMCA

Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)

Regional Plan Association

Stamford 2030 District

Stamford Downtown Special Services District

Stamford Hospital

Stamford Health Foundation

Teach For America

United Way of Western Connecticut

White Plains Hospital

ASHFORTHCOM

12

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Proud to Support Nonprofits in 2018e

ASHFORTH AND ITS DIVISIONS WERE

Integrity bull Quality bull Expertise bull Since 1896

The Ashforth Company

STAMFORD CT bull 203 359-8500 bull ASHFORTHCOM

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Focus on French Cinema presented by Alliance Franccedilaise of Greenwich

bullUse of parking space at Greenwich Plaza and two Ashforth shuttles plus driver expense donated to Greenwich Wine+Food Festival presented by Serendipity The event year-to-year supports multiple charitable organizations

bullDonated use of Ashforth shuttle plus driver expense to Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens for the ArborEarth Day Family Festival

bullDonated use of parking space at Greenwich Plaza for the annual Greenwich Town Party

bullProvided in-kind marketing and graphic design services for the Kids Helping Kidsrsquo annual Handled with Care boutique and Gift of Giving drive

bullUse of Greenwich Plaza train station space donated to Audubon Connecticut

bullSporting event tickets donated to various nonprofits

Ashforth Employeesrsquo Volunteer SupporteAND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

ASHFORTHCOM

11

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Partial listing

Achievement First

Audubon Connecticut

Benchmark Edgehill

The Bennett Cancer Center

BOMA Southern CT amp BOMA Westchester

Boys amp Girls Club of Greenwich

Boys amp Girls Club of Stamford

Bruce Museum

The Business Council of Fairfield County

Childrenrsquos Learning Centers of Fairfield County

Family Centers

Family First in Education

The Freshwater Trust

Greens Farms Academy

Greenwich Community Projects Fund

Greenwich Historical Society

Greenwich Library

Greenwich Pool in Byram Park

Hamden Hall Country Day School (HHCDS) Development

Junior League of Greenwich

Kids Helping Kids

Literacy Volunteers at Family Centers

Lloyd EcoDistrict

Lloyd Enhanced Services District

March of Dimes

Maritime Aquarium

NAIOP

New Canaan YMCA

Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)

Regional Plan Association

Stamford 2030 District

Stamford Downtown Special Services District

Stamford Hospital

Stamford Health Foundation

Teach For America

United Way of Western Connecticut

White Plains Hospital

ASHFORTHCOM

12

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Proud to Support Nonprofits in 2018e

ASHFORTH AND ITS DIVISIONS WERE

Integrity bull Quality bull Expertise bull Since 1896

The Ashforth Company

STAMFORD CT bull 203 359-8500 bull ASHFORTHCOM

Partial listing

Achievement First

Audubon Connecticut

Benchmark Edgehill

The Bennett Cancer Center

BOMA Southern CT amp BOMA Westchester

Boys amp Girls Club of Greenwich

Boys amp Girls Club of Stamford

Bruce Museum

The Business Council of Fairfield County

Childrenrsquos Learning Centers of Fairfield County

Family Centers

Family First in Education

The Freshwater Trust

Greens Farms Academy

Greenwich Community Projects Fund

Greenwich Historical Society

Greenwich Library

Greenwich Pool in Byram Park

Hamden Hall Country Day School (HHCDS) Development

Junior League of Greenwich

Kids Helping Kids

Literacy Volunteers at Family Centers

Lloyd EcoDistrict

Lloyd Enhanced Services District

March of Dimes

Maritime Aquarium

NAIOP

New Canaan YMCA

Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)

Regional Plan Association

Stamford 2030 District

Stamford Downtown Special Services District

Stamford Hospital

Stamford Health Foundation

Teach For America

United Way of Western Connecticut

White Plains Hospital

ASHFORTHCOM

12

ASHFORTHrsquoS 2018

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Proud to Support Nonprofits in 2018e

ASHFORTH AND ITS DIVISIONS WERE

Integrity bull Quality bull Expertise bull Since 1896

The Ashforth Company

STAMFORD CT bull 203 359-8500 bull ASHFORTHCOM

Integrity bull Quality bull Expertise bull Since 1896

The Ashforth Company

STAMFORD CT bull 203 359-8500 bull ASHFORTHCOM