Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) filed a Form 8-K on September 16, 2026, announcing the publication of its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report details the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and performance metrics for the year ended December 31, 2025.
The report highlights EPRT's continued growth and disciplined investment strategy. In 2025, the company completed a record $1.3 billion in gross investments across 270 properties, marking the highest level of annual gross investment in its history. As of December 31, 2025, the company’s portfolio consisted of 2,300 properties located across 48 states, leased to 447 tenants with a 99.7% occupancy rate.
The company’s portfolio is focused on service-oriented and experience-based businesses that are considered e-commerce resistant. Approximately 91.5% of the company's annualized base rent is derived from tenants in these sectors. The report outlines the company’s approach to risk management, including the adoption of new policies regarding artificial intelligence, file sharing, and incident response, as well as expanded use of data analytics.
Regarding environmental stewardship, the company noted its focus on portfolio resilience. In 2025, EPRT utilized third-party catastrophe modeling to evaluate approximately 2,291 properties representing nearly $4 billion of total insured value. The company also engages with tenants through its Green Lease program to improve property efficiency.
The report details the company’s corporate governance structure, including board composition and committee functions. It also covers workforce development, community impact, and the company’s technology and cybersecurity governance policies.
