LaSalle REIT Advisors
LaSalle REIT Advisors is the asset manager of LaSalle LOGIPORT REIT
LaSalle REIT Advisors K.K. ("LRA"), is the asset manager to LaSalle LOGIPORT REIT ("LLR") which is a logistics focused J-REIT. LRA is a part of LaSalle Investment Management ("LaSalle Group"). LRA's direct parent company is LaSalle Investment Management K.K. ("LIM K.K."), which is the LaSalle Group's Japan based corporate entity established in 2001. LIM K.K. and the LaSalle Group are expanding upon its global real estate asset management businesses that currently operates out of 17 countries.
Since its inception, LIM K.K., through its various private real estate fund vehicles, has managed a wide exposure to multiple real estate sectors including office, retail, logistics and residential, totaling an investment track record in excess of JPY1.1 trillion. Within this, as it relates specifically to logistics real estate, the Japan platform quickly focused on the growth potential to this market, lending itself to become a pioneer and market leader in the acquisition, development, leasing and management of advanced logistics facilities since the nascent days in this industry. To date, LIM K.K. has worked on logistics real estate on a scale that exceeds a total gross floor area of 3.4 million square meters (1.0 million tsubo or 36.6 million Sq.Ft.)
In unison with utilizing the LaSalle Group's global real estate investment knowledge as a guide, LRA intends to fully leverage off of the logistics related intellectual expertise it has cultivated in Japan, and will incorporate this investor-oriented mind set as the asset manager to LLR. LRA would like to express how it is up for the challenge to meet everyone's expectations as the asset manager, by managing assets with a long-term investment view that will ensure sustained improvements toward unitholder values of LLR.
LaSalle REIT Advisors K.K.
President and CEO
Toshimitsu Fujiwara
LRA, as a real estate specialized asset management company, is a member of LaSalle Investment Management, a company that is proud to be one of the world's pre-eminent firms in this space with years of experience. LRA aims to build long term relationships which are based upon trust from its investor base, whom are its clients. Devoted to investor-oriented asset management, LRA strives to provide superior management performance and client service.
LRA, borne with asset management responsibilities on behalf of a LLR, inherits the management philosophy of the LaSalle Group. By leveraging off of the sustained operational support through its global real estate investment expertise along with its wealth of development and investment experience in Japanese logistics facilities, LRA strives to enhance unitholders value of LLR.
Trademark Name | LaSalle REIT Advisors K.K. |
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Date Established | March 18, 2002 |
Paid in Capital | JPY 164,500,000 |
Shareholder | LaSalle Investment Management K.K. 100% |
Directors |
President and CEO Toshimitsu Fujiwara Director Toshikazu Urushibata Director Daisuke Ishida Non-Executive Director Keith Takashi Fujii Non-Executive Director Marnie Elizabeth Prater |
Financial Instruments Business Registration Number | Director of the Kanto Local Financial Bureau No. 2863 A member of the General Investment Trust Association |
Realty business license | License Number: Governor of Tokyo (2) No. 97862 |
Discretionary trading agency approval | Authorization Number: Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport approved No. 92 |
Employees are the foundation of all activities at LRA. We aim to create such an organization and workplace culture that respects diversity, evaluates/rewards individual abilities, harnesses growth for skills to respond to future challenges, and fosters employee health/well-being. We will also remain competitive in the marketplace by attracting and retaining talented individuals to be able to provide the highest level of service for our shareholders.
LRA will not expose its employees to unfair working conditions or threats to safety such as the following:
・ | Payment of wages below fair amounts and working under inhumane conditions |
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・ | Require working hours in excess of statutory upper limits or force to work overtime with inadequate compensation |
・ | Engage in an environment that threatens mental/physical health and safety |
・ | Engage in linguistic violence, intimidation, discrimination such as sex and gender, and other harassment/bullying |
The following channels are open to all officers and employees if whistleblowing is necessary. Reports can be made anonymously. In addition, we promise to keep confidentiality of the reported content as much as possible.
・ | Direct contact with the Compliance Officer |
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・ | Ethics help line operated by an external organization |
・ | Online reports from the intranet to external organizations |
LRA believes that by fostering and maintaining a culture that respects the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and contributions of each employee, LRA and its employees can maximize their potential and generate better results.
Number of officers and employees(※1) |
Number of directors(※2) | Number of managerial staff(※3) |
Temporary workers (※4) |
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Total | Number of female employees |
Percentage of female employees |
Total | Number of female employees |
Percentage of female employees |
Total | Number of female employees |
Percentage of female employees |
Total | Number of female employees |
Percentage of female employees |
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FY2022 | 20 | (8) | 40.0% | 6 | (2) | 33.3% | 5 | (1) | 20.0% | 0 | - | - |
FY2021 | 19 | (7) | 36.8% | 6 | (2) | 33.3% | 5 | (1) | 20.0% | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
FY2020 | 17 | (6) | 35.3% | 6 | (2) | 33.3% | 4 | (1) | 25.0% | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
※1 | : Number of officers and employees (including part-time officers and employees) as of the end of the relevant fiscal year |
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※2 | : Number of directors and audit & supervisory board members (including Non-Executive Officers) as of the end of the relevant fiscal year |
※3 | : Number of managers of the relevant departments (including compliance officers) as of the end of the relevant fiscal year |
※4 | : Number of temporary employees at the end of the relevant fiscal year |
To invest in our employees and help them reach their full potential, we must build a culture committed to and attentive to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”). The following framework, which represents the relationship between a sense of belonging and culture of care fostered by DEI values, is the foundation of LaSalle’s employee culture.
LaSalle’s DEI Committee has been established to set effective goals and plans to promote each of the following basic policies in the Asia-Pacific region. Under the following policies promoted by this committee, LRA will meet the expectations of its shareholders through sustainable growth based on diversity and mutual respect.
・ | Charity & Community (Contributing to local communities) |
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・ | Diversity and Inclusion (Growth through acceptance of diversity and mutual respect) |
・ | Wellbeing (mental and physical health and an orientation toward a fulfilling life) |
The committee has established a plan, which is implemented in the following steps: promoting the understanding of DEI, discussion and action, and evaluation of their effectiveness.
・ | Selection of cultural of care champions (promotion of DEI culture) |
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・ | Designing programs to improve the sense of belonging (engagement with employees) |
・ | Strengthen collaboration among committee members and share best practices in each country (role of the DEI Committee) |
・ | Consideration of targets for measurement, such as training implementation rates and diversity indicators (establishment of indicators) |
For more information on the LaSalle's DEI Initiatives, see here.
LRA emphasizes the importance of the development of its employees. We support the improvement of employees' abilities and growth throughout their careers, from when they join the company to becoming senior members.
Training content | Subject Personnel | Implementation timing | Training length | |
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FY2022 | Security awareness training | All full-time officers and employees | Aug-2022 | 30 minutes |
Sustainability training | All full-time officers and employees | Jul-2022 | 1 hour | |
Training on modern slavery | All full-time officers and employees | Dec-2022 | 15 minutes | |
Leadership training on communication | Persons recommended by company | Oct-2022 | 3.5 hours | |
Leadership training on valuing diversity | Persons recommended by company | Oct-2022 | 3.5 hours | |
Essential program for managers | Persons in relevant positions | Dec-2022 | 2 hours | |
Global communication training (language training) | Persons recommended by superiors | May-Dec-2022 | 25-50 hours | |
On-boarding training for new employees | New employees | During on-boarding | 10 hours | |
FY2021 | Security awareness training | All full-time officers and employees | Jul-Aug-2021 | 1 hour |
Global communication training (language training) | Applicants and persons recommended by superiors | May-Nov-2021 | 24 hours | |
On-boarding training for new employees | New employees | During on-boarding | 10 hours | |
FY2020 | Security awareness training | All full-time officers and employees | Jul-2020 | 1 hour |
Basic training for personnel management | All full-time officers and employees | Jul-2020 | 1 hour | |
Sustainability training (4 times in total) | All full-time officers and employees | Nov-2020 | 1 hour each | |
On-boarding training for new employees | New employees | During on-boarding | 10 hours |
In addition to the above training, employees of LRA may attend the training as illustrated below at any time to learn about leadership, diversity, etc.
Leadership | Fundamentals of leadership |
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Inclusive leadership | |
Diversity | How to deal with unconscious beliefs |
Creating a comfortable work environment for the LGBT community | |
Succession Planning | Developing leadership presence |
Managing high potentials |
Employees are entitled to receive assistance from LRA with respect to the expenses required for obtaining certain qualifications/licenses (such as a real estate brokerage license, ARES certified securitization master, real estate appraisers license, and certified public accountants license). LRA supports employees with the expenses required to register and maintain such qualifications.
Qualification | Qualified employees(※1) | Ownership ratio(※2) | |
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FY2022 | Real Estate Brokerage License | 10 | 58.8% |
ARES Certified Master | 13 | 76.5% | |
Certified member of the Securities Analysts Association | 1 | 5.9% | |
Certified Public Accountant | 1 | 5.9% | |
Financial Planners (FP Technicians/CFP/AFP) | 1 | 5.9% |
※1 | : Number of full-time officers and employees as of the end of the relevant fiscal year |
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※2 | : Percentage of employees among full-time officers and employees as of the end of the relevant fiscal year |
Employees can have their voices heard through annual employee surveys which are conducted from time to time. During fiscal year 2020, a total of 2 surveys were conducted. The surveys were related to health conditions of employees as the COVID-19 pandemic affected many people in various ways.
Survey content | Subject Personnel | Implementation timing | |
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FY2022 | People Survey (Once), Pulse Survey (4 times in total) | All officers and employees | May-Dec-2022 |
FY2021 | People Survey (Employee well-being and sense of belonging) | All officers and employees | Apr-2021 |
FY2020 | People Survey (Employee health conditions survey) (twice in total) | All officers and employees | May-2020, Nov-2020 |
LRA holds 1-on-1 meetings between employees and their managers at the time of setting annual targets and at the end of the evaluation period, among other times. The performance and expectations of each employees' work is communicated multiple times throughout the year.
Employees of LRA are entitled to the use of a unique welfare system called "Premium Day". This enables them to take a paid holiday afternoon on any day of the month once a month. This is a modified version of the more socially practiced “Premium Friday” in Japan where the benefits are set at the last Friday of each month. LRA’s “Premium Day” enables employees to take the paid holiday afternoon on any day of the month. Other benefits include meal expenses for overtime work. In addition, all employees, including temporary staff, are provided with options for health-conscious beverages and breakfast in the cafeteria.
Premium Day | A system that enables employees to take a paid afternoon holiday once a month on any day in addition to regular paid holidays |
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Offering of various refreshments |
Offering a lineup of health-conscious beverages, such as vegetable juices and soymilk free of charge |
Breakfast (once a month) | Providing a free breakfast at the cafeteria once a month |
Payment of meal expenses for overtime work |
A fixed meal expense amount will be paid for overtime work after 8:00 p.m. |
Working from home | Establishment of work from home rules and promotion of flexible working styles for employees |
Breakfast service
Average overtime(※1) |
Number of paid holidays taken by employees (※2) |
Ratio of employees undergoing stress checks |
Number of work-related accidents and deaths |
Absence rate |
Number of turnovers (※3) |
Turnover rate(※4) |
Number of Employees Taking Childcare Leave |
Rate of returning to work after childcare leave (※5) |
Number of users using nursing leave |
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FY2022 | 15.3 hrs | 11.7 days | 94.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | Not applicable | 0 |
FY2021 | 22.0 hrs | 8.3 days | 93.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | Not applicable | 0 |
FY2020 | 13.2 hrs | 6.9 days | 93.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 5.6% | 0 | Not applicable | 0 |
※1 | : Average overtime hours per person during the relevant fiscal year (hours per month) |
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※2 | : Average number of paid holidays taken per person per year during the relevant fiscal year (days per year) |
※3 | : Number of employees leaving the company excluding transfers within the group |
※4 | : Number of employees terminating employment divided by the number of employees at the beginning of the relevant fiscal year |
※5 | : Return rate of employees that took childcare leave at the end of the fiscal year |
LRA's office is designed to be a work environment that improves employee comfort/productivity and enables a variety of work styles. Such work styles include adopting a layout that actively incorporates natural light into offices, the installation of high counter tables that can be used for seated/non-seated work or lunch consumption, and private booths that enable work concentration.
Counter table
Individual room booth
In addition, cafeteria spaces located in LRA's office is available to all executives and employees, including temporary staff. Beverages are provided free of charge and other items such as snacks are offered at discounted prices. This cafeteria space can be used as a workspace as well as a space for facilitating communication between employees.
cafeteria space