Corporate
Governance
It’s no longer enough to focus solely on financial performance—we hold ourselves to a higher standard.
At SL Green, we address all material environmental, social, and governance issues that affect our business. Building meaningful relationships with our stakeholders is earned through clear and open communication, which is an integral component to our governance strategy.
Our Vision
Companies are expected to epitomize corporate citizenship and adopt socially responsible practices. Building meaningful relationships with our stakeholders is earned through clear and open communication, which is an integral component to our governance strategy. There is a shared accountability among SL Green’s employees to operate in accordance with the highest level of ethics.
“SL Green conducts its business in accordance with the highest moral, legal, and ethical standards. Our reputation for integrity is the backbone of the public’s confidence in our company.”
Edward V. Piccinich
Chief Operating Officer
Management Principles
SL Greenʼs risk management framework is built on sound governance, and we subscribe to the precautionary principle to mitigate risks and opportunities.
Policies governing environmental, social, and governance topics ensure SL Greenʼs operations balance financial responsibility with corporate citizenship while board-level oversight of environmental and social issues and climate-related risks and opportunities keeps us focused on improving our community’s quality of life.
Embracing Stewardship
of the Environment

Emissions Reduction

Efficient Use of Natural Resources

Environmental Awareness
Ensuring the Well-Being of Stakeholders, Employees, and Tenants

Diversity

Health & Safety

Community Involvement
Implementing Sound Governance Practices

Shareholder Engagement
We have a continuing dialogue with our larger shareholders, and solicit them on corporate governance and compensation matters at least twice each year. In 2019, we engaged with stockholders accounting for over 65% of our outstanding shares. We separately meet with shareholder portfolio managers throughout the year to outline and discuss business strategy.

Whistleblower Programs

Data Privacy

Business Ethics

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Fair Competition
“Trust from our stakeholders is built on transparency.”
Edward V. Piccinich
Chief Operating Officer
Stakeholder Engagement & Materiality
We define our stakeholders as those who affect SL Greenʼs business as well as those potentially affected by the business. We regularly engage with our Board of Directors, employees, executive team, industry peers, investors, local community, sustainability consultant, and tenants in the ways that are most impactful for them.