36 STRENGTH IN UNITY ESG Performance ESR Group is firmly committed to the principles of sustainability and strives to incorporate ESG factors into its business practices creating value for all stakeholders. To highlight the ESG priorities and performance for FY2023, the following pages provide the key updates from the Group’s ESG Report 2023 ("ESG Report"). The disclosure within the ESG Report complies with the requirements of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities (the “Listing Rules”) on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”) and in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative ("GRI") Universal Standards. Further details on ESR’s ESG approach and initiatives can be found in the ESG Report which is published on the websites of the Stock Exchange and the Company (refer to QR code). We aspire to be a leading provider of Space and Investment Solutions for a Sustainable Future. To drive long-term sustainable growth of the business by creating positive impact on the environment, our stakeholders and the communities around us. ESG Mission ESG Vision ESG FRAMEWORK Basic human needs are universal. As we strive to create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all employees, customers, suppliers and communities, meeting those needs today while ensuring they can be met in the future is the cornerstone of sustainable development. Focus Areas: • Stakeholder Engagement • Safety, Health and Wellbeing • Managing and Developing Talent • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • Community Investment HUMAN CENTRIC Strong corporate performance is the foundation upon which we will achieve sustained and balanced growth giving rise to stable and dependable returns over the long-term. We embrace the highest standards of corporate governance and ethics in all aspects of business conduct. Focus Areas: • Corporate Governance • Risk Management • Responsible Investment • Disclosure and Reporting • Supply Chain Management CORPORATE PERFORMANCE Sustainability is central to our mission because we aspire to improve the environmental prospects of our planet. We are committed to environmental stewardship by developing and maintaining sustainable and efficient buildings. Focus Areas: • Sustainable and Efficient Operations • SustainableBuilding Certifications • Climate Change Resilience • Flexible and Adaptable Properties • Strategic Locations PROPERTY PORTFOLIO ESR’s ESG Framework is aligned to six of the Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”) from the United Nations 2030 Agenda, the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (“UN PRI”), as well as global ESG frameworks, standards and industry best practices. Aligning the framework to these global ESG commitments helps guide the Group’s business strategies towards the desired sustainable outcomes.
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