Due to the nature of our business and operations through triple-net leases, we have limited exposure to human rights risks.  Nevertheless, we believe that respect for all human rights reflects our core values and, therefore, that it is our responsibility to minimize human rights risks in all activities of the Company.  We are committed to supporting the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons throughout our operations and support the efforts of our tenants and operators to abide by these principles in the operations at our properties.  These protocols and related instruments specifically address the protection of the human rights of individuals belonging to specific groups or populations that require particular attention, including, indigenous peoples; women; national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minority groups; children; persons with disabilities; and migrant workers and their families.

The Company strongly supports eliminating human trafficking and strictly prohibits employees from engaging in human trafficking-related activities, including, without limitation, sex trafficking, using force, fraud, or coercion to subject a person to involuntary servitude or obtaining labor from persons by threats of serious harm to that person or another person.   In addition, the Company also prohibits employees from engaging in practices related to trafficking in persons, including, without limitation, denying access to or destroying an employee’s identity or immigration documents and failing to provide an employment contract or other employment documentation where required by law.  Any director, officer or employee having credible knowledge of a violation of this human rights policy or human trafficking at any of our properties must report such information immediately.

Furthermore, the Company strives to create a workplace in which open and honest communication among all employees is valued. We respect our employees’ right to form, join or not join, labor unions, without fear of reprisal, intimidation or harassment. In the case of employees represented by a legally recognized union, we are committed to bargaining in good faith with that union. With respect to the Company’s operations, we adhere to the conventions of the International Labour Organization, including Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize (No. 87) and Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining (No. 98).

Last updated: September 9, 2024