Better Health for All

UDR's core operations as a real estate investment trust do not directly involve healthcare, resulting in a neutral health impact from its principal goods or services and no harmful revenue. The company does not offer health-related products or services, nor does it engage in health-related R&D, clinical trials, or manage health data. However, UDR has implemented comprehensive health and wellness programs for its associates.

In 2024, the company upgraded its Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which resulted in a 10% increase in enrollment. The EAP offers counseling services, educational resources, and workshops on stress management, nutrition, and overall well-being for associates and their families. UDR also invested in virtual and in-person wellness fairs, providing learning opportunities on topics such as mental health and financial fitness. Additionally, associates receive a $1,000 annual Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness-related activities. Environmental sustainability efforts, while positive, are not considered under this value.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

UDR is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that primarily generates revenue from rental income, not direct financial services to consumers. The provided articles discuss UDR's environmental sustainability efforts, employee benefits, and investments in ESG and Climate Technology Funds

, some of which focus on technologies improving housing affordability . However, none of the articles provide specific, concrete data points or metrics that directly align with the quantitative thresholds defined for the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' KPIs, which are designed for financial institutions offering lending, insurance, or other direct financial products and services. Therefore, all KPIs are omitted due to a lack of relevant evidence.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

UDR has a very low insecure contract share, with 0.9% of its workforce being part-time associates

, all of whom are offered a comprehensive benefits package. At least 99% of associates are offered medical insurance, including full-time and part-time employees working 30+ hours a week . The lowest median pay for a minority group relative to the majority was 0.97 in 2024 . The associate engagement score was 77% in 2024, outperforming the industry average of 73% . The company's injury rate was 2.6% in 2024, with no fatalities . The associate turnover rate was 20% in 2024, which is below the industry benchmark of 34% . Seven percent of employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement .

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

The provided articles indicate that UDR Inc. has a vendor compliance program to ensure vendors adhere to ethical and legal standards

, and conducts periodic due diligence checks . The company also engages in DEI initiatives, including partnering with diverse organizations . However, the articles do not provide specific, quantifiable data points for any of the ethical sourcing KPIs, such as the percentage of fair-trade certified spend, audit frequency, number of labor incidents, supply chain traceability, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage in contracts, share of high-risk materials, or the percentage of procurement budget directed to diverse suppliers. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence.

Honest & Fair Business

UDR scored 87 on the GRESB survey, reflecting a strong commitment to transparency.

The company reported no financial restatements for the 2024 reporting period. UDR maintains a comprehensive whistleblower program with a third-party hotline, a pledge of non-retaliation, and anonymity protection, with the Audit and Risk Management Committee reviewing complaints. Ethics training completion rates were high, at 93-96%. The company also has a robust anti-corruption policy that strictly forbids bribery and corruption, references the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and includes internal and external compliance screening for all new vendors.

Kind to Animals

UDR Inc. operates as a Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).

Its business model, which focuses on multifamily apartment properties, does not involve activities such as animal testing, factory farming, or the production of animal-derived products. Therefore, the company's operations do not directly intersect with animal welfare issues, cruelty-free practices, or wildlife conservation initiatives.

No War, No Weapons

UDR Inc. operates as a multifamily real estate investment trust, focusing on developing and managing residential properties and civilian-oriented housing solutions.

The company has no involvement in military contracts, defense-related activities, or weapons manufacturing. Consequently, there is no revenue from arms or defense, no dual-use technology developed, no defense business for board oversight, no dual-use items to screen, no need for ethical red lines concerning weapons, no exposure to controversial weapons, no defense assets to divest, and no applicable technology development for peace tech investment.

Planet-Friendly Business

In 2023, UDR Inc. sourced 30% of its operationally controlled electricity from renewable energy.

As of December 31, 2024, 20% of its portfolio, comprising 38 communities, holds sustainability certifications such as LEED Silver, LEED Gold, and Fitwel.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

UDR has no reported cultural appropriation incidents.

The company's operations do not involve Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes. In 2024, 94% of associates completed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training.

Safe & Smart Tech

UDR demonstrates a strong commitment to security training, achieving a 97% completion rate for IT Security Awareness Training for all associates, which includes mandatory annual sessions and monthly phishing tests.

The company has implemented SmartLocks, a keyless entry system, in over 97% of its portfolio. UDR complies with multiple privacy regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Colorado Privacy Act, Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, Maryland Online Data Privacy Act, and Tennessee Information Protection Act. It also screens vendors for compliance with federal laws and industry standards, and its cybersecurity policies are based on NIST standards. UDR provides users with access, correction, and deletion rights for personal information, along with opt-out options for marketing and targeted advertising, and processes Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. The company audits and fine-tunes its AI algorithms to minimize biases. UDR engages third-parties for security assessments, including penetration testing of resident-facing apps and devices, and conducts regular vulnerability assessments. There are no documented incidents of unauthorized data use.