ESR SR 2019 EN

An important element of our corporate culture is giving back to the communities in which we operate. Our regional offices participate in a range of volunteering and fund-raising activities to support environmental and social causes in partnership with local organisations. In accordance with our Code of Conduct, all charitable donations and sponsorships provided by the Group must be compatible with our commitment to operating in an ethical manner, and prior approval must be obtained from our Legal and Compliance departments. In India, our corporate sustainability initiatives focus on promoting health, hygiene and education to uplift the livelihoods of local communities and migrant workers living in the vicinity of our logistics parks. In addition to building sanitation facilities in nearby villages and schools as part of the Prime Minister’s Swach Bharat initiative, we have also helped to establish and run small dispensaries stocking basic medical provisions. On education, we work with local communities to reduce the dropout rate for girls in school by providing them with academic and material support. Our ESR Smart Program equips local schools with computer centres and high-speed Wi-Fi connections to give underprivileged children the opportunity of early exposure to technology. We also offer scholarships for high-performing graduates from local secondary schools to attend higher education. Corporate Social Responsibility “ In India, education and gender are big social issues so we are involved in libraries and schools as well as empowering women. ” Abhijit Malkani, Country Head, India Platform In South Korea, several representatives from our regional office attend bimonthly volunteering sessions at a local orphanage, serving over 60 hours of community service in 2019. Meanwhile, our colleagues in Australia have participated in a number of activities over the past year, such as fun-runs, tree-plantings and preparing meals for homeless people and youths who live on the street. 13 Focused Environmental, Social and Governance Report