Sustainability

We believe that sustainable practices are beneficial for the environment, society, as well as our bottom line. These practices are vital to our overall success and building long-term shareholder value. Mindful of the impact we have locally and nationally, we are committed to incorporating sustainability considerations into our business. At ELS, sustainability is at the core of Our Nature through Uniting People, Places & Purpose.

Our People | Our Places | Our Purpose

2024-25 Sustainability Report

We invite you to explore our 2024-25 Sustainability Report, which demonstrates ELS' sustainability strategy and initiatives. This report covers ELS' performance metrics for the year ended December 31, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

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Key Highlights

ENVIRONMENTAL: How we treat the planet

Invested over $14 million in sustainability initiatives in 2024

Our approximately 10,200 acres of forests sequester about 8,600 MT CO<sub>2</sub>e annually

On track to develop 10MW of on-site solar by 2030

Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emissions by 20% in 2024 from 2019

SOCIAL: How we treat each other

50 properties won the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award in 2024

Named one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2025 by Newsweek

Team members volunteered for over 10,400 Community Impact Hours

GOVERNANCE: How we hold ourselves accountable

Our People

We’re in the business of building community, and we understand the importance of extending those efforts beyond our individual property lines.

Making a positive impact in the greater communities in which we operate not only helps us make a difference in the lives of others, but also enhances our knowledge of and connection to the people and places we serve. Throughout its hundreds of properties across North America, we work to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for everyone – residents, guests, and employees. With a culture of recognition and a reputation for excellence, our teammates are empowered to take ownership in their jobs and make a difference. The company is a place where talent is recognized and internal growth is promoted, making it an ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career.

Our properties are destinations for people at many places and stages in life.

Our portfolio is about being where our customers want to be – where they want to live, work and grow, where they want to retire or raise their family, and where they want to vacation and spend their valued leisure time. Many ELS communities are irreplaceable assets – along lakes, near beaches, nestled among mountains or overlooking scenic desert landscapes. We preserve these landscapes and protect our 10,200 forested acres. These are one-of-a-kind properties, much sought after by residents and investors. As a result, the consideration of environmental factors has become part of our culture in the daily operation of our business. Through sustainable practices, we are taking action to use resources efficiently and reduce our impact on the environment. We consider it a great responsibility to own and operate lifestyle-oriented properties among diverse landscapes and natural habitats and to ensure our properties remain desirable destinations for future generations.

Our Purpose

It is of the utmost importance to ELS that we maintain the highest level of ethical standards in our processes, customs and policies.

With more than 50 years of experience in the business, ELS has a prominent history in the manufactured housing industry. By establishing a reputation of adding value to the communities we own and operate, we have forged lasting relationships throughout the industry and helped transform the image of manufactured housing. Whether we are working with customers or vendors, our actions are guided by a clear set of established principles. We hold ourselves accountable for ethical business practices. All facets of the Company, employees, management and the Board of Directors, are expected to act with honesty, integrity, fairness and respect.