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Stakeholder EngagementPILLAR 1: HUMAN CENTRICESR Group LimitedEnvironmental, Social and Governance Report 202420During the year, ESR hosted the 2024 Spring, Summer and Winter Schools at R:KIDS across its three assets %u2014 ESR Kuki Distribution Centre (%u201cDC%u201d), Redwood Fujiidera DC and Redwood Nanko DC1. First launched in 2019, these annual holiday schools have positively impacted 500 children with a variety of arts, sports and drama classes aimed at enhancing the overall well-being and supporting the development of our young. At present, there are nine R:KIDS daycare centres in Japan, with two more planned to open in 2025.CASE STUDYIntegrating the Human Centric TouchIn Japan, our properties are designed to prioritise the needs of occupants, featuring a variety of human centric amenities such as R:Lounges, fitness centres, skydecks, female-friendly spaces and children%u2019s day-care centres. These day-care centres, known as %u201cR:KIDS%u201d, are available in large-scale facilities exceeding 100,000 sqm. Offered at no cost and managed by licensed day-care providers, R:KIDS provide high-quality bilingual childcare services that are highly appreciated by families working for tenant companies. This initiative not only helps ESR%u2019s customers attract and retain essential talent, particularly working mothers, but also enhances employee well-being and boosts on-site productivity. It fosters greater inclusiveness, diversity and flexibility within the workplace. R:KIDS is a key differentiator that sets us apart from our peers.