Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. – 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) has published its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report, detailing its commitment to responsible business practices, strong corporate governance, risk management, environmental stewardship, and employee investment. The report highlights EPRT's strategic focus on acquiring and managing single-tenant, net-leased properties leased to middle-market companies, primarily in service-oriented and experience-based industries. In 2025, the company achieved a record $1.3 billion in gross investments across 270 properties, expanding its portfolio to 2,300 properties leased to 447 tenants with 99.7% occupancy. EPRT emphasizes its diversified portfolio, long lease terms, and contractual rent escalations as key strengths. The report also outlines the company's governance structure, including board composition, committee oversight, and a commitment to diversity. Environmental stewardship focuses on practical opportunities within its tenant-controlled portfolio, including green leasing initiatives and sustainability partnerships. Socially, EPRT invests in its employees through competitive compensation, professional development, and a culture of shared ownership, with 100% of employees participating in the equity incentive program. The company also engages in community support through charitable contributions and employee volunteerism. EPRT is committed to transparency and continuous improvement in its corporate responsibility efforts.