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Guiding policies

Invitation Homes is committed to delivering on our company’s mission statement – “Together with you, we make a house a home.” In doing so, our actions are guided by our company’s core values: Unshakable Integrity, Genuine Care, Continuous Excellence, and Standout Citizenship.  

Invitation Homes has adopted business and workplace policies that apply to our directors, officers, associates, and vendors, aimed at creating a culture that aligns with our core values and high ethical standards and complies with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. 

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

Invitation Homes maintains a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”) that is applicable to all of our directors, officers, and associates.  Our Code sets forth our policies and expectations on a number of topics, including, but not limited to, conflicts of interest, compliance with laws, use of our assets, gifts and entertainment, fraud, outside activities, political contributions, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, and business conduct and fair dealing. The Code is a tool designed to help guide us as we work to accomplish our goals together, while holding ourselves individually responsible for our work and accountable for our actions. 

Vendor Code of Conduct

Everyone who works at or with Invitation Homes should feel confident regarding our high ethical standards, our honesty, and our integrity. Invitation Homes’ Vendor Code of Conduct is an extension of our values to include our vendors, and it serves to highlight our commitment to ethical business practices, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance.  Vendors of Invitation Homes and their representatives are expected to conduct their business interactions and activities with integrity and in accordance with their obligations under their agreements with the Company and to adhere to the business practices set forth in the Vendor Code of Conduct. 

Anti-bribery and anti-corruption

Invitation Homes is committed to conducting business in accordance with the highest ethical standards and prohibits all forms of bribery and corruption. Invitation Homes does not tolerate bribery of government officials as well as private sector bribery, including the offering, promising, authorizing or providing anything of value to any customer, business partner, vendor, contract or other third party in order to induce or reward the improper performance of any activity connected with Invitation Homes’s business.

Pursuant to the terms of Invitation Homes Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy all of our directors, officers, and associates, and third parties working with Invitation Homes or on our behalf are prohibited from engaging in any form of bribery or corruption.

Invitation Homes’ Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy specifically prohibits any conduct in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits any person from giving, offering, promising to pay, or authorizing the giving or payment of money or other things of value to any foreign government official for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business for any person, or directing business to any person, or for securing any improper benefit.

Antitrust and competition

In accordance with the Invitation Homes Antitrust Compliance Policy, we are committed to fostering and maintaining free and open competition. We are committed to full compliance with all relevant antitrust laws, including but not limited to the Sherman Act, the Clayton Act, the Robinson-Patman Act, and the Federal Trade Commission Act.

Cybersecurity

In line with our Information Security Policy, we are committed to safeguarding our information and technology assets through rigorous security practices. We prioritize the protection of data integrity, confidentiality, and availability, ensuring compliance with all relevant cybersecurity laws and standards. Our approach includes proactive risk management, continuous monitoring, and robust response strategies to protect against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

We have established information security processes and policies using principles from industry recognized cybersecurity frameworks focused on: (i) developing organizational understanding to manage cybersecurity risks; (ii) applying safeguards to protect our systems; (iii) detecting the occurrence of a cybersecurity incident; (iv) responding to a cybersecurity incident; and (v) recovering from a cybersecurity incident.

Equal employment opportunity

Invitation Homes is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Invitation Homes strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital or familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Invitation Homes is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, all associate activities, and general treatment during employment. This commitment to equal employment opportunity extends not only to associates of Invitation Homes but also to independent contractors, trainees, apprentices, interns, or any participant in a program to provide unpaid experience in the workplace or our business.

Fair housing

At Invitation Homes we believe that our residents deserve to be treated fairly at all times. As an equal opportunity housing provider, in each and every aspect of the housing process, Invitation Homes will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, political affiliation, marital status, source of income, or any other basis deemed unlawful by state or local law. Invitation Homes provides reasonable accommodations upon request to its residents and occupants with disabilities.

Anti-discrimination and anti-harassment

Invitation Homes is committed to treating all our employees with dignity and respect and to maintaining a workplace free from harassment, intimidation, and hostility. Invitation Homes prohibits the intentional and unintentional harassment or bullying of any individual by another person on the basis of any protected classification, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, marital status, U.S. veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic characteristics or information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


Human rights

At Invitation Homes, we are committed to the protection and advancement of human rights and to ensuring that our operations function with integrity. We endeavor to respect and promote human rights in our relationships with our associates, residents, and vendors. The following principles apply to all Invitation Homes associates and anyone acting on behalf of Invitation Homes:

  • We prohibit the use of child labor, in accordance with International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 138.

  • Invitation Homes provides fair compensation, benefits and working hours to all its associates. Invitation Homes does not and will not engage in human trafficking in any capacity, and does not use child labor.

  • Invitation Homes does not and will not use any forced, compulsory, or involuntary labor, and employees shall be able to terminate their employment within reasonable notice.

  • We forbid any form of corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion, or verbal abuse.

We recognize the right to water as a fundamental human right. Invitation Homes respects the human need for sustainable water supplies, safe drinking water, and protection of both ecosystems and communities through proper sanitation.


Reporting violations and anti-retaliation

Associates may report any violations or suspected workplace violations or misconduct openly, confidentially, or anonymously. Unless necessary to conduct an adequate investigation or compelled by judicial or other legal process, Invitation Homes will protect the identity of any person who reports potential misconduct and who asks that their identity remain confidential. Neither Invitation Homes, the Board of Directors, its Committees, nor any individual director, officer, associate, contractor, subcontractor, or agent of Invitation Homes will, directly or indirectly, discharge, demote, suspend, threaten, harass, or in any manner discriminate or retaliate against any person who, in good faith, makes a report to or otherwise assists the Board of Directors, its Committees, management, or any other person or group, including any governmental, regulatory, or law enforcement body, in investigating a report.

Sustainability

Invitation Homes’ Sustainability policies are directed at managing environmental impacts and climate-related risks and opportunities through optimized, financially responsible capital investments, innovative technologies, and sustainable operational practices. Our sustainability programs drive long-term asset value, responsibly manage risk, and minimize our environmental footprint. We actively engage with our communities, residents, associates, and stakeholders as part of our broader ESG strategy, demonstrating our commitment to good corporate citizenship, maximizing performance, and fostering resilience in the face of environmental challenges.