ESR ESG 2020 - EN

Building for the New Economy 31 RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT “We recognise that ESG factors can and will affect the performance of our investments and determine the prosperity of our business over the long-term.” In order to protect and promote the long-term interests of our stakeholders, ESR endorses the United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), which contains an aspirational set of goals for aligning investment practices with broader objectives for sustainable development. >100,000 Books donated >56,000 Student beneficiaries RMB7M Invested 73 “Future classrooms” ESR volunteers help to construct modern classrooms and bring the latest learning tools and resources into rural schools. In 2020, we helped to complete the sixth “Future Classroom” for children in Shandong province. A completion ceremony took place on 11 September 2020 in Qufu city, where QCF has now supported eight different primary schools to deliver modern educational opportunities for their students. Qin Charity Fund KPIs (since 2016) Foundations of our Social Investment Programme As part of our ESG Framework, we commit to developing and implementing a Group-wide social investment programme inspired by the contributions of ESR China to promoting sustainable development through the Qin Charity Fund (QCF) since 2016. In partnership with China Red Cross and other organisations, QCF works relentlessly to expand access to modern educational opportunities for students in rural areas. Its national initiative spans 13 provinces and municipalities, raising funds and coordinating resources to equip students with essential skills for employability in the future economy. ESG incorporation ESG stewardship • Investment analysis and decision-making processes • Asset ownership policies and practices • Disclosure on ESG issues and progress • Collaboration to enhance implementation of PRI