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Social Responsibility

Our most important asset is our people. When we Invest for the Long Run®, our employees are at the core of that philosophy.

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Great Place to Work®

We’re proud to have achieved our U.S. certification as a Great Place to Work® for the second consecutive year. Highlights from survey respondents, include:

  • 96% believe W. P. Carey is a Great Place to Work® 
  • 95% reported they work in an inclusive environment that welcomes differences 

Results from a recent engagement survey of our European employees included:

  • 97% of participants believe that our management team is honest and ethical in business practices
  • 94% feel good about the ways we contribute to the community
A collage of W. P. Carey employees at different company events, with the 2023-2024 Great Places to Work logo in the middle

Supporting Our Communities

Our commitment to Doing Good While Doing Well® is evidenced by the way we work, how we treat one another and the way we engage in our communities. Together with the W. P. Carey Foundation, we continue to support local parks, educational programs, hospitals and other community organizations

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WPC employees gardening on the NYC highline during a day of volunteering.
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A blonde woman holds a green bowling ball at W. P. Carey's Amsterdam office volunteer event in 2023
5 WPC employees at a London volunteering event.

Our Workforce

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195+ employees globally
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27 languages spoken
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39 average employee age
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37% of U.S. employees are Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, or two or more races, based on data collected by our HR department
Careers

Our Social Programs

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In 2013, we established our Carey Forward employee volunteer program as a promise to continue our late founder’s unwavering generosity and dedication to Doing Good While Doing Well. Since then, the program has grown through the collective commitment of our employees. Carey Forward encourages employees to participate in philanthropic and charitable activities and devote time and resources to meaningful causes. Our focus is primarily on youth development and education, hunger relief, and the support of our local communities. For more information on our 2023 efforts, read our ESG Report.

WPC employees volunteering at a NYC foodbank through the CareyForward program.

Our Social Programs

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We believe in the power of diversification, and a diverse workforce is no exception. We strive to make W. P. Carey an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, respected, treated fairly and has the resources to advance their careers. Our DEI Advisory Committee actively supports these efforts by facilitating conversations around race, sexual orientation, gender and other important topics through regular communications and programming, turning W. P. Carey’s beliefs into concrete action. For more information on our 2023 efforts and Committee oversight, read our latest ESG Report.

A large group of W. P. Carey employees at New York City's 2024 Pride event

Our Social Programs

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Our Carey Wellness program provides employees with opportunities to engage in activities that promote and support their overall health and wellness through hands-on workshops and educational seminars, including those that focus on mental health. We are proud to offer some of the most robust and inclusive healthcare and wellness benefits in our industry. For information on our latest benefits and events, read our 2023 ESG Report. 

Two CareyWellness events in Amsterdam; smoothie bikes and a yoga class
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