ElmeESG & Sustainability Jobs

Elme Communities is focused on owning and managing apartment communities in high-growth metropolitan areas in the U.S.

Elme Communities is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates multifamily apartment communities, primarily serving middle-income renters in the Washington, DC metro region. The company targets well-located properties near employment centers, transit, and public services, and focuses on providing quality housing without requiring government subsidies.

Why it matters

Elme frames its ESG work around three areas. On the environmental side, it works to reduce energy and water use at the property level - replacing aging appliances, fixing leaks, supporting green commutes, and transitioning to cleaner energy sources. On the social side, it positions itself as addressing the affordability gap for middle-class renters who earn too much for subsidized housing but struggle with market-rate costs. Its governance commitments include a diverse board and a stated ethical standard for staff and suppliers.

The company operates across multiple communities in Virginia and Washington, DC, and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. It was formerly known as WashREIT before rebranding as Elme Communities.