Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2022 13 VISION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ESG in Action At the forefront of driving change and integrating ESG into our business, we undertook numerous initiatives to reduce our impact on the environment. We built a resilient portfolio which incorporates ESG considerations into the design, construction and management of our assets. Key development features were aligned with the focus areas under the Group’s ESG Framework. Stakeholder Engagement 20-month build project in collaboration with leading local partners: • Shiohama Industry Corporation (Architect and Contractor) • Takato Tamagami Architectural Design, Ltd. (Amenity Space Designer) • Seismic structure specialist and interior designer involved Sustainable Building Certifications Received the following sustainability credentials certified by leading industry bodies: • Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency (CASBEE A Rank) • BELS 5 stars (Building-Housing Energy-Efficiency Labelling System) • Zero-emission building (ZEB) Strategic Locations Exceptional access to Yokohama City within close proximity to a wide range of 3PLs, importers, exporters manufacturers and strategically located near the Tokyo International Airport Sustainable & Efficient Operations Full array of sustainable features to mitigate environmental impact including: • Energy-saving features • On-site solar power generation of 5 MW • Preserved gantry crane as industrial heritage • Individual work booth under COVID Flexible & Adaptable Properties Four-storey distribution centre epitomising the highest specifications for modern logistics: • 5.5m clear height, maximum 6.4m at the fourth floor • 2.0/1.5 tonnes/sqm floor loading • Seismic base isolation structure • Ocean view and panoramic view of Mount Fuji Reporting & Disclosure Part of ESR’s Redwood Japan Logistics Fund II Limited Partnership and RJLF 3 Co-Investment Platform, which both rated 5-Star in GRESB’s 2022 Development category. They were ranked 2nd and 3rd out of 25 peers within Industrial Asia ESR YOKOHAMA SACHIURA DISTRIBUTION CENTRE 2 We established a new standard for contemporary, durable and sustainable New Economy real estate with the completion of ESR Yokohama Sachiura Distribution Centre 2 in Greater Tokyo, Japan. This asset is located within the ESR Yokohama Sachiura Logistics Park, a multi-phase development with approximately 750,000 sqm of logistics space to be developed over four phases, and the park is set to be the largest logistics park (by value) in Japan and in APAC upon completion. In addition, the Group revitalised a 7,000 sqm degraded urban forest at ESR Yokohama Sachiura DC 1&2 to conserve the natural environment for a rich mix of flora and wildlife. In addition, greenery playground equipment was erected to further improve the forest’s natural and pleasant atmosphere, which will be available to the local community in the future.
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